The bar announced its closure via social media today.
The Nun took over the spot at 2501 Central Ave in 2022, which was occupied for the previous two years by Swingers.
Owners Barbara Banno and J.P. Brewer maintained Swingers’ wooden swing seats and relaxed patio, bringing their mostly LGBTQ+ crowd.
Like Banno’s Gulfport restaurant, Stella’s, the spot was named for her aunt who was indeed a nun.
The Nun was known for hosting live music and drag shows several nights a week, and its loaded breakfast and brunch menu.
The bar hosts its final acoustic karaoke night tomorrow from 4-7 p.m.
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