Garage Bar in NuLu temporarily closes amid ownership change

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A popular bar in NuLu has closed temporarily.

Garage Bar at 700 East Market Street is being purchased by new ownership. While it will eventually reopen as Garage Bar, the establishment is closed for now.

"Due to construction disruption and the new owner's need to evaluate the business and the building, Garage Bar will close as of tonight," the bar posted on Instagram. "From the bottom of our hearts: thank you for being part of our story. Here's to all the good times and to whatever comes next."

Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown sold garage bar to Todd Moore, according to a news release. Moore is a local entrepreneur and proprietor of The Taj at 811 East Market Street.

“I am humbled to continue the legacy that Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown built at Garage Bar,” Moore said in a news release. “This bar has long been a cornerstone of the NuLu community, and I look forward to honoring its roots while introducing thoughtful updates to the drink and food menus. We will announce a reopening date following the completion of ongoing Market Street construction.”

Garage Bar was previously an auto service garage. The bar served a variety of drinks, beers and offered pizzas from a wood-fired brick oven. Garage Bar was founded 14 years ago.