Revered Pittsburgh Bar Closing After Four Decades

PITTSBURGH, PA — A bar that has been a staple on the University of Pittsburgh campus for more than 40 years is going out of business.

Hemingway’s Café will close sometime in May. The announcement was made in a social media post on Thursday.

"Since opening in 1983, Hemingway’s has been more than just a bar — it’s been a home, a meeting place, and an Oakland staple for generations of students, alumni, locals, and friends at the heart of the University of Pittsburgh," a Facebook post stated.

"We are incredibly sad to be closing this chapter, but we are deeply grateful for over 40 years of memories, laughter, late nights, friendships, and traditions shared within these walls.

"We invite everyone to stop in before we close for good:
• Grab a shot pitcher
• Find your picture on the wall
• Relive the moments that made Hems Hems

"Send us your favorite stories, photos, and moments over the years — our “Hems Mems” — so we can celebrate this incredible community together."

Along with Peter's Pub, C.J. Barney's, Zelda's Greenhouse, Fuel & Fuddle and the Original Hot Dog Shop, Hemingway's with a part of the social fabric of a Pitt student's college experience. All of those places have closed in recent year.