Bulldog Ale House In New Lenox Closes Abruptly

NEW LENOX, IL — The New Lenox location of Bulldog Ale House has closed abruptly, effective immediately.

A letter was taped to the door at 2387 Joliet Highway announcing the closing.

"It is with bittersweet emotions that we announce the end of an era," the letter reads. "After ten wonderful years, we have made the difficult decision to cease our operation effective immediately for the New Lenox location.

"Bulldog Ale House New Lenox has been an integral part of the New Lenox scene, and we are immensely grateful for the support we have received from our loyal patrons, dedicated staff, and the vibrant New Lenox community city and surrounding community."

The New Lenox location opened in April 2014 in the spot in Bluestone Commons. Prior to Bulldog Ale House, it was previously occupied by Bluestone Bar and Grill, and most recently by Prime Time Restaurant.

Bulldog Ale House was known for its extensive, 72-tap beer offerings.

Phone calls to the restaurant went unanswered Tuesday.

The New Lenox location was one of five Bulldog Ale House locations still open: the others are located in Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, Lansing and North Aurora. The bar shuttered a location in McHenry and another in Rogers Park earlier this year. Other locations in Roselle and Algonquin also closed in recent years.

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