by Emma Davey 
After 11 years in business, The Shanty, the bar space at the New York Distilling Company, announced on Instagram that April 22 will be its last day.
At the moment, details are limited, but it seems like the bar closing is at least in connection with NYDC’s decision to move, rather than other, more nefarious reasons that we’ve seen behind some recent beloved businesses shuttering.
“Our lease is up and after 11+ years on Richardson…
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I haven’t been to this pub in about 2 years, sorry to hear, 11 years in business is no easy feat!