Quiet Man Public House Closes In Peekskill

PEEKSKILL, NY — The Quiet Man Public House was preparing to re-open with pandemic protocols when the owner learned from the landlord that the lease would not be renewed.

So after 10 years, the Irish pub on Division Street has closed. Chuck McGreal posted a moving video on Facebook saying goodbye.

"Back in March when the Covid-19 pandemic was beginning its devastating run through NY, I made a conscious decision to close until the time was right to reopen," he said. "While working toward our safe re-opening, we entered into negotiations to extend our lease. It was during this time that we were advised by the estate of our landlord that they wanted to go in a different direction.We would like to thank the BID and Mayor Rainey for attempting, over these past couple of weeks, to get the landlord to reconsider their decision. Though unsuccessful, both reached out more than once in hopes of keeping The Quiet Man alive. For that, I will always be grateful."

Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch covered its opening, admiring the atmosphere, the great food and, of course, the Guinness.

This article originally appeared on the Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch