Countless patrons have walked through this door located at 216 Front St. in Owego.\u00a0Specials will be offered through March 30, the Barleycorn’s last day.\u00a0The Barleycorn opens at noon for St. Patrick’s Day.\u00a0For information, call (607) 687-6501.\u00a0Barleycorn Pizza will be open during its regular Thursday, Friday and Saturday hours through March 30 and can be reached at (607) 327-0361.\u00a0 (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nRegarding the sale of the property, Dunnigan commented, \u201cThere have been several interested parties,\u201d adding, \u201cHowever, we\u2019re looking for the right match. We\u2019d like owners who will keep it as the Barleycorn and who really love it, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of this writing, no offers have been accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Built in 1861, the property has been home to the Defiance Hook & Ladder Company #5, Embers Restaurant, a gym and sauna, The Stables Restaurant, Kevin\u2019s Place, and most recently, the John Barleycorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four years ago, a new sign was hung outside the entrance to the Barleycorn since the original was weathered and aged. A local artist was able to replicate the details of the design created by well-known cartoonist Johnny Hart. Hart gifted the original sign to Don and Marguerite Adams shortly after they opened the Barleycorn in 1975. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dunnigan is sentimental about the closing of the Barleycorn, and rightly so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m so pleased and thankful for all of my devoted staff, they have been great,\u201d Dunnigan remarked, adding, \u201cThere are so many good memories, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dunnigan said that she has enjoyed all of the bands, musicians and disk jockeys that have played at the Barleycorn through the years, as well as special nights that featured karaoke and trivia. She understands that the community is sad about the closing, and sincerely hopes that positive memories will remain. Dunnigan shared, too, that countless friendships were born at the Barleycorn, including several individuals who met their spouses there. In addition, the establishment has been a popular place for get-togethers and class reunions, among other events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bartender Janelle Brailsford shared that she enjoys the Barleycorn\u2019s \u201chometown bar atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brailsford said, \u201cIt\u2019s the kind of place where names are remembered, and where relationships are formed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2013, Bob Tiddick opened Barleycorn Pizza in the upstairs kitchen of the building. Creating thin-crust, hand-tossed New York style specialty pizzas, along with calzones and Stromboli and other take-out menu items, the Barleycorn closing also means a change for Tiddick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tiddick commented that he would be open his usual Thursday, Friday and Saturday hours as Barleycorn Pizza through the end of March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for a new place to call home, Tiddick said that several individuals, with some business options that will offer him a similar situation, have approached him. He is thankful for the loyal following and looks forward to continuing his pizza-making passion. As of this writing, a decision has not been made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt may not be called Barleycorn Pizza anymore,\u201d Tiddick said, adding, \u201cBut it will still be the same specialty pizza that I made at the Barleycorn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through March 30, the Barleycorn will be offering a variety of specials and live music. On St. Patrick\u2019s Day, March 17, the Barleycorn is set to open at noon and will offer, among other specials, green beer for the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dunnigan recalled a past St. Patrick\u2019s Day when the weather was more like spring and guests were able to enjoy time on the back deck, which overlooks the Susquehanna River, and one of the fond memories she will always remember. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dunnigan remarked, \u201cI would like the last days to be positive, and I want to see everyone going out with a smile on their face.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Barleycorn is now closed on Monday and Wednesday. Other weekdays they are open at 3 p.m., Saturday hours start at 2 p.m., and Sunday hours start at 8 p.m. with March 17 being the exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A limited amount of merchandise will be available for purchase. For information, call (607) 687-6501 or find the John Barleycorn-Owego on Facebook or Instagram. Barleycorn Pizza can be reached by calling (607) 327-0361.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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