The Copper Still signage is up, and an opening is near

As we mentioned last Thursday, Ryan's Irish Pub at 151 Second Ave. closed after 22 years here near East Ninth Street ... to make way for The Copper Still, run by partners who include a former Ryan's manager.

Workers finished up the façade yesterday, as you can see from the above photo. According to the bar's Facebook page, they'll be opening today, if all goes well.

Meanwhile, you can check out the Still's food and drink menus here.

Updated:

They are now open.

On 2nd Avenue, Ryan's Irish Pub has closed to make way for the Copper Still

Ryan's Irish Pub, a dependable enough place through the years (it opened in 1992), has closed at 151 Second Ave., as these photos by EVG regular esquared™ show.



Meanwhile, new operators are opening The Copper Still here between East Ninth Street and East 10th Street. One of the principals served as a manager of Ryan's the past year.



A look at their menu shows an emphasis on whiskey ... with a menu featuring pub fare such as burgers, mac n' cheese, fish n' chips, etc.

Perhaps the Copper Still will continue to serve as a less woo-ey alternative to The 13th Step next door.

CB3 approved the new liquor license for this address last month.