The Shanty Tavern has been a staple in Lake City for several decades, but John Spaccarotelli says “it’s time” to move on.
SEATTLE — John Spaccarotelli has been serving drinks at Seattle’s last roadhouse bar for more than six decades, but soon the 94-year-old will retire and shut down The Shanty Tavern.
He simply said, “It’s time.”
The bar gradually reduced hours over the years and now opens only on Friday nights with live music.
The last regularly scheduled show is set for Dec. 19, with a final party tentatively planned for January.
“Ms. Shanty, that’s what I call her,
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