Mad River Bar And Grille, ‘Anchor Business On Main Street’ In Manayunk, Closing After 11 Years Due To Pandemic

A popular bar in Manayunk is the latest business in the Philadelphia area to close its doors because of the coronavirus pandemic. Flowers were placed on the front door of the Mad River Bar and Grille, which was a mainstay on Main Street in Manayunk for just over a decade.

Jamie Powell, the general manager, wrote about its closure on Facebook on Saturday night, saying, “Welp. With a heavy heart, it’s time to announce the ol’ Riv won’t make it thru this mess (I truly hope this doesn’t start a string of these announcements).” Read More