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Bellingham board game pub closing

6 years ago in Local

Photo: KGMI

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — After nearly three years of operation, a popular Bellingham board game pub will be closing its doors.

The Rook & Rogue Board Game Pub is a restaurant and bar that offers a huge library of board games to check out and play while in the restaurant,

According to a blog post, Rook & Rogue says they have run out of funding and are looking for a buyer.

If a new owner has not been found by December 15th, the owners plan to sell off assets and close the doors permanently on December 31st.

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