Inclusive and laid-back watering hole Dakota East Side Icehouse will serve its last Grape Dranks and Briscuit Biskets next month.
The casual hangout known for a melting-pot clientele and its “Just be nice, dammit!” ethos will permanently close on Sunday, Aug. 9, KSAT reports, citing a statement from owner Kent Oliver.
Opened in 2018, the Dakota became known as a community gathering space just as likely to host live music, poetry readings and drag shows as it was political watch parties and neighborhood meetings. The fact that the food and drinks were pretty damn good was a nice bonus.
“More than anything, The Dakota became a safe space where people of any background could come together and feel human,” Oliver said in the statement cited by the TV station. “It was never just a business to me — it was a living piece of my heart, and the community shaped what it became.”
The establishment will continue operating Tuesday through Sunday until it’s close, KSAT reports.
“We plan to celebrate this place properly and welcome everyone back through the doors at least a few more times,” Oliver said. “Thank you to every employee, musician, artist, regular, neighbor, dancer, poet, and friend who came through our doors. You gave this place its soul.”
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