Another Bushwick bar bites the dust… The story is a really overplayed and a sad one. Cain’s Tavern (36 Wilson Ave) just emailed us that they will be closing at the end of August because their landlord is requesting a 500% increase in rent, which they cannot afford.
The owners are currently looking for a new location for their bar; they didn’t rule Bushwick entirely out. “We are keeping our options open,” said Aaron Augenblick who co-owns the bar with his wife, Stevie Cain.
Cain’s Tavern opened in 2011, with the intent to serve the neighborhood as an unpretentious drinker’s bar. They don’t serve any fancy artisanal drinks or cocktails. To the contrary, they are well-known for their $5 ‘Breakfast of Champions’ special, which contains a can of Budweiser, a pickle (spicy or garlic), Slim Jim and chips (Lays or Doritos).
