The Peabody, an upscale sports bar, is set to open this fall in the former location of The Draught Horse Pub & Grill on Temple University's main campus. The beloved campus bar closed in early 2021 after a 20-year run due to significantly reduced foot traffic on campus throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The sports bar is closing because its owners failed to reach a new lease agreement with Temple University. The bar is closing Sunday its 20th anniversary. Director of Operations Mike Frost said it could relocate in the future, but no plans are yet in place. We understand the last year has been difficult on many restaurants in the region, Raymond Betzner, a university spokesperson, told Temple Update. The lease at the Draught Horse is ending its term. We offered them a one-year extension on the same terms as the current agreement. That extension was not picked up.