Tobacco road....R.I.P. ....or not?

I think the answer is kinda obvious when you look at where it's at. Is the establishment RIP... no prob not. But is the current location going to remain a run down looking single story building in the heart of Miami... no FLORIDA's, hottest neighborhood? Hell no. The next thing on that site will be no less than 20 stories (prob alot more).

CalleOchoGringo said:

So this is the building (CES) Tobacco Road is moving into?

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That's correct according to the ExMiami article.

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/crossfade/2014/04/tobacco-road-bar_sale_relocation_miami_2014.php

http://www.yellowpages.com/miami-fl/mip/city-electric-supply-12199432

That building ties to the parking lot they currently use. Guessing they won't be able to use the parking lot for concerts and such then eh? How about for parking?

I cheer most development but you guys will have to forgive me if I don't pick up any pom-poms for Tobacco Road moving from there.

Nothing that replaces it will be nearly as interesting or as essentially Miami to me. Makes me kinda sad, actually.

What a damn shame Tobacco Road is leaving that iconic spot. That whole strip gives character to the area and is a nice change to all the high rises. However, it was only a matter before this news became public once this land was bought by that Columbian developer.

Brickell can't live on skyscrapers alone.

viper1165 said:

What a damn shame Tobacco Road is leaving that iconic spot. That whole strip gives character to the area and is a nice change to all the high rises.

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Amen!

Brickell is soon to just be banks and condos.

So in the name of research I've gone to a few NEW beer bars this week (another one tonight) in the wynwood area: KUSH, brick house.... And my conclusion is Tobacco Road should move to wynwood. Like my hipster wannabe buddy I was with who said "this is more my style than brickell".

I think he has a point. Brickell is becoming a fancier bar establishment. Which has it's market in Miami indeed (me, depending on mood and company). And wynwood should absorb the tobacco roads and blackbirds that are being pushed out of brickell. I don't know. It's my opinion. Anyhow check those out those who live close by!

^^You know, Wynwood WOULD be a great location for a new Tobacco Road...agreed.

You can't replace the history, though. I'm generally as positive towards new developments as most here (as long as it's well-designed stuff, which some isn't) but in this instance I really don't care what goes up in that spot. For me, it's better with a genuine Miami landmark enduring there. But that's not to be.

(fully approve of your "research," by the way) :cheers:

spellbound said:

. (fully approve of your "research," by the way) :cheers:

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Lol

Read that last call is Oct 25. Funny exmiami is saying 2015 but channel 10 said Oct 25. Gonna call and find out tomorrow. Id like one last very very very large beer.

A final look at Tobacco Road before it closes tomorrow night

http://www.goldenduskphotography.com/blog/2014/10/22/tobacco-road-end-of-the-road

A Final Look - A Photo Tour of Tobacco Road

http://www.goldenduskphotography.com/blog/2014/10/23/a-photo-tour-of-tobacco-road

Photos of Tobacco Road Before Demolition

http://www.goldenduskphotography.com/blog/2014/11/13/photos-of-tobacco-road-miami-before-demolition

Employees are trying to raise money through kickstarter and only have until December 2. Click the link if you would like to donate. https://www.kickstarter.com/project...oldest-bar-legendary-tobacco-r?ref=nav_search

They should've started their campaign for donations months ago not 2 weeks ago. Smh

marcvader said:

They should've started their campaign for donations months ago not 2 weeks ago. Smh

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They started about a month ago. Employees didn't know the place was going to shut down until about 3-4 weeks before it actually did. They didn't have much time.