Venerable S.F. dive bar in Tenderloin evicted by sheriff's deputies with 'shields & batons'
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Edinburgh Castle Pub, a Scottish bar and music venue in San Francisco's Tenderloin, has closed following a foreclosure. Owner Tay Kim stated that sheriff's deputies forcibly closed the venue, which opened in 1960, on August 6. The pub was listed for sale in 2019 but did not change owners. U.S. Bank filed a foreclosure motion for $706,000 in February 2024, leading to a court order for repossession in June. The venue was known for hosting live music and events, creating an intimate atmosphere for performances.
The Tenderloin's Edinburgh Castle Pub has shuttered after being foreclosed on, with sheriff's deputies closing the business on August 6, according to the bar's owner, Tay Kim.
The pub, which served as a music venue and filming location since its opening in 1960, was taken over by current owner Tay Kim in 1999 and listed for sale in 2019.
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