Outside Dining for Bolton Street Tavern

The former Piccadilly Pub restaurant will bring outdoor, family-style dining as it becomes a part of the community, say owners

The owner's of Bolton Street Tavern, John and Sharon Stounaras, say their new restaurant at the former Piccadilly Pub location that was recently announced will become a part of the community that includes outside dining from its location overlooking the water. "The beauty of this location is really overlooking the water... it almost reminds you of a place outside of where you live. We are trying to aim for that cozy home away from home atmosphere," said Sharon. The family-style tavern will appeal to all ages, said the couple. It will be similar in concept to the Morse Tavern in Natick, which they also own. John described the food as contemporary classics with a flair. "We will really knock it out of the park with the atmosphere, the food …

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Piccadilly Pub Appears to be Gone for Good

The Marlborough and other Piccadilly Pub locations are up for lease.

Almost two months after the Piccadilly Pub on Bolton Street closed its doors without notice, the company that owns the property has issued a sign that the restaurant will not reopen. "The landlords for the Piccadilly Pub restaurant chain have acquired its bank obligations and are seeking new tenants for the properties it occupied in Massachusetts," the landlords' attorney wrote in a letter to Auburn, MA officials as reported by the Worcester Business Journal. Restaurant chain owner Elephant & Castle filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June of 2011, and the business that ran the nine Piccadilly Pub locations in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Pub Group (MPG), reportedly owes the State of Massachusetts almost $460,000 in overdue …

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Piccadilly Pub Shuts its Doors Indefinitely

Piccadilly Pub's parent company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The Marlborough location of Piccadilly Pub at 587 Bolton St. is closed. A memo is posted on the front door, dated Feb. 6, and reads in part, “Piccadilly Pub Restaurants have temporarily closed. Currently, a date has not been set for a re-opening.” Restaurant chain owner Elephant & Castle filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June. Management thanked customers for their patronage of the restaurant in the message posted, adding that they hope to serve the public again sometime soon. (see photo) Piccadilly Pub is part of a chain of restaurants with locations in both Canada and the United States, including locations in Auburn, Worcester, Westborough and Marlborough. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest …

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5 Things to Know Today: Jan. 26

Here is a list of things Marlborough residents might want to know today.

Superintendent of the Marlborough public schools Anthony Pope has rescheduled the community forum he was set to host this evening due to the forecasted snow. The event has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the District Education Center. Another event, a reception to welcome the newly installed director of the Marlborough Public Library, has also been moved due to impending weather. Planned to run from 6-8 p.m. in the Bigelow Auditorium at the library, it will now be hosted Tuesday, Feb. 15 at the same time and place. The First Church of Marlborough is scheduled to host a spaghetti supper this evening from 5-7 p.m. Before you head down there though, make sure they have not rescheduled by call 508-485-6297 or go to their …

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