Two veterans of Slammers are set to open a bar in Merion Village as early as this month.

Rumours will open at the former site of Daddy's bar and nightclub at 1071 Parsons Ave.

The bar is set to appeal to a range of patrons, said owner Jackie Sansavera, with five televisions, darts, Keno, and a small stage and DJ booth. The bar hopes to bring crowds out for music, dancing and happy hours. Because the space does not have a kitchen, it will host food truck offerings.

Named after the Fleetwood Mac album, the bar is particularly focused on inclusivity, said Sansavera.

"I am a member of the LGBTQIA community, and my wife Nicole and I both spent years bartending at Slammers Downtown," she said. "While Rumours will not be defined as a 'queer bar' per se, it is obviously queer/woman-owned, and I won't shy away from that."

"It is very important to me and my wife that our community continues to find safe spaces, as well as bring in diversity on all fronts to create a melting pot of fun and camaraderie in Merion Village," she continued. She envisions a variety of events taking place at the bar, from open mics to drag shows, trivia nights and sporting events.

Sansavera sees Rumours being a part of a continued resurgence of Parsons Avenue businesses.

"We believe we are very fortunate to have landed this location on Parsons Avenue," she said. "Our hope is we got in early and set ourselves up for a long road ahead."

Hours are currently set for Thursdays 4 p.m. to midnight, Fridays 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturdays 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Sundays 2 p.m. to midnight.

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