The westside landmark Bridge Tavern was recently closed down, after liquor inspectors discovered they were operating without a license.
It’s always sad to see a long time business close its doors.
I’m not sure how long the Bridge Tavern has been around, but it shows up as the “Bridge Ave. Hotel” on the 1937 maps. My guess the building is somewhere in the neighbourhood of around 100 years of age.
Hopefully, someone will come in and take over the business and turn the ship around.
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During the early 1960's one of my best friends was Michael Shorser, whose father owned the Bridge. I remember going there specifically to see the Queen and her motorcade during one of her visits to the area. Mr. Shorser was a hardworking honest entrepreneur who was murdered by a couple of punks during a robbery attempt in his own driveway after arriving home from the Bridge late one evening. Great website. I was born and raised in Windsor, moving away in 1973. Don't get back as often as I would like.
Monday nights reserved for the "Riv" Tuesday nights were reserved for the Lauzon Tavern..we covered Abars, the Sandhill, the Golden Tavern in Tecumseh, The Royal on Wyandotte, The Air Port Tavern and who can forget the Drop In and the infamous Embassy. How many have I missed and I know I did. I Remember parking at the A&W. When Jefferson and Lauzon took you to EC Row. WE used to use the back entrance to get to the Riviera...first time I saw a band called Crystal Palace..The Queensmen, The Lobos. The Curling Club on Central. I moved from Windsor and Canada many years ago..Some of the greatest and fondest memories when the world seems like it's spinning out of control are of all those places mentioned..Wouldn't have traded it for nuthin...