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Le Bar Chez Roger will reopen this summer

After a change of owner, the Bar Chez Roger, which announced its final closure in mid-April, will be renovated with a view to reopening during the summer.

Loïc Gauthier is a former employee of the Chez Roger bar, located on Beaubien Street. After having bought shares in the company in 2014, he became the owner of Bistro Chez Roger founded by Normand Guérin.

When he learns that the bar is going to close, Mr. Gauthier is very sad and worried that the establishment next to his restaurant could be taken over by anyone. Despite the difficulties linked to the crisis, he plans to take over the bar.

“I was sad for the neighborhood that an institution like Bar Chez Roger closed. It has been part of Rosemont neighborhood life since the 1940s. I felt challenged by the need to take over, ”says Mr. Gauthier.

With his partner Maxime Lalonde, he reached an agreement with the former owner of the bar, Mr. Guérin, to buy the name of Bar Chez Roger and the equipment. He also finds an agreement with the owner of the building to obtain a lease.

“Since there are accommodations above the bar, the lease included quite a few constraints and restrictions. But, in the end, I think we found a compromise that suited everyone, ”explains Mr. Gauthier.

Keep the spirit of the bar

With this purchase, Mr. Gauthier and his partner do not intend to enlarge the bistro. On the contrary, despite the fact that the two establishments are side by side, they want to keep the two separate entities.

“We keep the same name and we also keep the same concept: the bar on one side for a drink, and the bistro on the other for catering,” he said.

Before the reopening, Mr. Gauthier plans some renovations and decoration work, always in the same spirit as the original bar. The bar should make its comeback “during the summer”, but no date can be announced yet, the license transfer process is still underway.

“We can’t wait to be able to open and find the customers of the bar,” added Mr. Gauthier. There will be nice surprises to discover at the reopening. ”

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