Comments on: Colonel Brooks Tavern Closing Tonight After 32 Years in Brookland

By: Pablo

Pablo — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:46:04 +0000

What a shame. I like the new developments, but I feel there’s no place left with a bit of character. Will these buildings bring some? I doubt, but at least they will bring people, and some news bars may pop up
Will miss you, Colonel!

By: january jones

january jones — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:44:24 +0000

You are correct, Nathaniel.

By: boristbone

boristbone — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:28:43 +0000

Indeed, it really is a sad day. I went to CUA in the late 70s and remember when the place first opened. It was a great addition to a neighborhood that consisted of places like Fred’s, which was a complete dump. Good food, a great atmoshphere, it will be sorely missed.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 03:22:46 +0000

It is definitely sad to see Colonel Brooks go. But, I think you’re selling our neighborhood short … there are plenty of reasons to come to Brookland, and definitely some places for locals to go! San Antonio Bar & Grille, Menomale, Brookland Grill, B Cafe. And don’t forget the new places opening: Little Ricky’s cuban restaurant and the new restaurant filling the old Library space. So, cheer up! There’s some hope.

By: Frank X

Frank X — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:20:03 +0000

Enjoyed many evenings there while my son was at CUA. Good times with family and friends. Always enjoyed the music.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 16:10:26 +0000

new places are coming.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:41:33 +0000

wow for a long time that was the only thing many people knew about the neighborhood. And Island Jims. Now why will anyone go to Brookland (who doesn’t live there?) other than picking up a car at Enterprise? And where will locals go? It used to draw folks in from Brentwood, Cottage City etc.

By: brookland_rez

brookland_rez — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:42:20 +0000

I had heard they were closing soon to begin development but didn’t know it was Friday.

By: u_street_buzz

u_street_buzz — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 02:13:40 +0000

Really sorry to see them go. It was an institution in Brookland.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:41:01 +0000

*Grisly. Sorry it’s Friday, been a long week.