{"id":27995,"date":"2021-06-13T11:54:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-13T18:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/?p=27995"},"modified":"2021-06-13T12:41:43","modified_gmt":"2021-06-13T19:41:43","slug":"toby-keiths-i-love-this-bar-grill-closes-permanently-at-harrahs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/toby-keiths-i-love-this-bar-grill-closes-permanently-at-harrahs\/","title":{"rendered":"Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill Closes Permanently at Harrah’s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Toby Keith’s fans will no longer be able to hoist their red Solo cups at Harrah’s Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

Signs point to Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill being closed permanently at the mid-Strip  casino.<\/p>\n

\"Toby
Toby Keith has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and you still didn’t know “Keith” is his middle name. Last name: Covel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill never reopened following a closure in March 2020 due to the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Harrah’s, nor its owner, Caesars Entertainment, have officially confirmed the venue has closed for good, despite multiple requests.<\/p>\n

However, Harrah’s staffers say the restaurant is current being used for storage, the gift shop has been completely cleared out and Harrah’s management is looking for a new concept for the space.<\/p>\n

\"Toby
Dibs on one of these Solo cup chandeliers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The closure wasn’t too much of a surprise given some of the drama around Toby Keith-branded restaurants in 2020<\/a>, the culmination of years of controversy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Toby Keith’s restaurant and bar opened at Harrah’s Las Vegas on June 29, 2005.<\/p>\n

I Love This Bar & Grill had an impressive run, given the fact most restaurants in the chain averaged a two-year lifespan.<\/p>\n

The 262-seat venue featured live music, a dance floor, country-themed decor and a guitar-shaped bar.<\/p>\n

\"Toby
Many honkeys were tonked here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Harrah’s recently finished what’s been touted as a $200 million renovation project.<\/p>\n

All 2,542 rooms at Harrah’s have been redesigned, and the casino floor has been remodeled. Harrah’s has two new high-definition LED screens to show off its amenities.<\/p>\n

About a year ago, Harrah’s removed a lot of the theming from its facade, and now the hotel boasts a more modern feel.<\/p>\n

\"\"
Creepy jesters are out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The investments made at Harrah’s are directly attributable to the construction of the new Caesars Forum Conference Center nearby.<\/p>\n

Yes, there’s already a Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. This will not cause any confusion whatsoever.<\/p>\n

Anyhoo, conventioneers don’t love cheesy themes, so Harrah’s has largely gotten rid of its Mardi Gras jesters and other outdated touches.<\/p>\n

In anticipation of your question, yes, Winnie and Buck survived the renovation.<\/p>\n

\"Winnie
Are you Vegas enough to know the dog’s name is Chip?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Today’s rabbit hole: If you look closely at that photo of Winnie and Buck, you’ll notice Winnie’s hand is in great shape.<\/p>\n

\"\"
Back in 2017, Winnie’s fingers were intact and sporting a huge rock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thanks to some asshattery, Winnie’s fingers have since been vandalized. We’d argue some of that $200 million spent on the Harrah’s renovations should’ve been devoted to restoring Winnie’s digits to their former glory.<\/p>\n

\"Winnie
This is why we can’t have nice things.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bringing things full circle, it’s worth noting the news release<\/a> touting the Harrah’s renovations and entertainment offerings did not include Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill. (It also didn’t mention the awkward departure of Mac King after 22 years. He’s relocating to Excalibur<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill will be missed by country music fans, and we look forward to seeing what’s in the works for the space.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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