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and general information, contact us at info@longstoryshortpub.com.
Announcement posted on Facebook, December 6th 2024
from Bryan McGonigal
On December 4, 2023 a heavyhearted announcement was made: after fourteen years of serving the community,
McGonigal’s Pub would be closing at years end. So here we are one year later with some more news to report… but
this time it’s significantly more positive!
Through the collaboration of two long-time Barrington business owners – Brian Long and Bryan McGonigal - the
Village of Barrington will soon be home to Long Story Short Pub & Eatery. This new establishment will be filled with
village memorabilia and reflect similarities to the Pub with its warm, friendly, and comfortable atmosphere, a true
“Cheers” vibe where everyone will always feel welcome. To honor local village history, the food service portion of
the business will be referred to as “Boloney’s East,” featuring menu offerings from the once wildly popular
establishment that was connected to the iconic Catlow Theatre. Everything that’s part of this project has a story
behind it - some lengthy and some less so - thus the genesis of the business name!
Speaking of the theatre, Brian Long – who has owned and operated Long & Co. Jewelers for nineteen years - took on a
huge personal project by purchasing The Catlow Theatre two years ago. He has since created Catlow 1927
Foundation, which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to restoring the theatre to its former glory while creating
a vibrant cultural hub for the region. Full details can be found at www.catlow1927.org. Though “Long Story Short” is a
separate business venture, it will still be indirectly related to The Catlow, as the establishment will bring attention to
all patrons on the efforts of the foundation.
The teaming up of the Long and McGonigal families is natural since both have a love for Barrington and truly want it
to grow & flourish. With other developments also happening in the area, we are absolutely thrilled to be part of what
should be exciting new times - not just for our village but the entire region!
Long Story Short Pub & Eatery will be in the center of Barrington at 113 E. Main Street, just two storefronts east of
Long & Co. Jewelers (Main Street & Hough Street), a block west of the former McGonigal’s Pub buildings and also
kitty-corner from The Catlow. Our tentative opening date is late spring 2025; preliminary work has commenced with
quite a bit of the necessary furniture, fixtures & equipment already acquired. Plenty of additional details will be
provided as they become available, so please continue to check back here and our Facebook page for updates.