hopeful 1357 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 Barbarellas received their Eviction notice last week, they have to be out by April 1, but they could close earlier. The building must be vacated by April 1, that means all the tenants assets have to be out, then Claridge takes over. Heard this from a dancer that knows the manager. I didn't get the impression that I was being misled. I'm surprised that Claridge has made this move so quickly, granted there is the sign outside about the new development but no Public Hearing has been scheduled for those new towers. It's almost as if they assume it's a foregone conclusion the development will be approved. I thought that building, as ugly as it is on the outside, was going to be granted a protected Heritage status as it was a Coca Cola factory but I guess the City doesn't want a fight with Claridge. Deeply saddened by this news. My memories of Barbs and the sister club Diamonds go back many years. Mostly good experiences at both clubs, met many interesting people. I can only hope the staff and dancers are given sufficient notice of whenever the last day will be, many times clubs don't say anything till the last minute so the girls don't quit too early and then they have no staff left lol. It seems hard to visualize Barbs girls going to other clubs, Pigale and Nuden and Barefax are already over staffed and I believe the clientelle that goes to Barbs may not necessarily fit in with the Barefax crowd, Barbs is an older more conservative crowd I find, but maybe I'm wrong. Would be interested to know if they will have a big Party near the last day. Hate to say it folks but Barbarellas will be a big loss. just doesn't seem right, not happy. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r__d 12698 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 Would be interested to know when the last day will be - definitely would make a special effort to be present sometime on the last day to recall the past and enjoy a final visit to Barb's. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2bigalow2 2938 Report post Posted December 21, 2018 This is sad day coming true. We are also losing the Glue Pot Pub. So I hope they run till mid March and have a closing out parties! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marchtame 106 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 Such bad news! I've enjoyed Barbs and the Glue Pot for many years. As they are so close to the hill, you can go for a short walk, have a quick lunch and a beer, perhaps a dance, and still be back in an hour. I was hoping that the train station opening right there would help breath new life into the place. Many great memories of many wonderful ladies at Barbs. I do hope they have a grand party to close the place. I'll be there and will bring all the buddies I know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.O.F.W. 223 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 Well the news hasn't been passed on to staff yet anyway, as of Saturday. The sales office isn't open yet so no units are sold and who knows if they will be. Don't cry in your beer yet and support the ladies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2bigalow2 2938 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 I would not want to live above the O-train it would be so noisy!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marchtame 106 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 At this rate it will be 2025 before it starts running anyway LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopeful 1357 Report post Posted January 3, 2019 I heard all this eviction stuff from a dancer at Tease which has reopened as Casino Cabaret, she apparently knows the manager at Barbs, I dunno maybe she was B.S.ing me, never know who or what to believe, so I hope the girl was B.S.ing me. At any rate the Development hasn't even gone to Public Hearing, nobody in their sane mind would post a deposit on a unit in a building that hasn't even been approved by the City yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curmudgeon 10469 Report post Posted January 12, 2019 On 12/18/2018 at 10:00 PM, hopeful said: Heard this from a dancer that knows the manager. Well I heard from an employee who knows the manager and the owner, and she says they have a valid lease through the summer. So we still don't know yet - we'll find out some time. Until then - enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyJimJam 1030 Report post Posted January 12, 2019 Anyone know if Havana still dances at Barb's? Thanks. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopeful 1357 Report post Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) OK that's good to hear, sounds like that dancer at Tease was just jealous that she wasn't working at Barbs and just wanted to stick me with B.S. to make me feel bad cause she sensed I liked Barbs, I gotta start getting away from believing things I hear in bars, just like I heard people saying the Cowboys absolutely will win and they didn't, lesson learned Edited January 13, 2019 by hopeful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim1 286 Report post Posted January 25, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 8:44 AM, hopeful said: OK that's good to hear, sounds like that dancer at Tease was just jealous that she wasn't working at Barbs and just wanted to stick me with B.S. to make me feel bad cause she sensed I liked Barbs, I gotta start getting away from believing things I hear in bars, just like I heard people saying the Cowboys absolutely will win and they didn't, lesson learned lol, Cowboys winning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ftn40 824 Report post Posted February 8, 2019 Spring is coming, Barb's is going. Friday, March 22, 2019, a day that shall live in infamy. (unless, of course, there is a closing party finale!) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilt Boy 29353 Report post Posted February 10, 2019 I've been talking to some buddies and some dancers and we're trying to work out a day to all go together. So far it looks like the Wednesday before, March 20th. The 22nd is going to be a zoo, so I want to try to get a little celebrating in before the very last day. Close enough for me. The bar should still be stocked pretty well. I imagine that on Friday they'll start running out of stuff. There may be good prices on the remainders of bottles or other bar specials, but there may be standing room only waiting for tables. I'm just trying to manage expectations. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lookingforlove 111 Report post Posted February 11, 2019 is it just me or does a Friday seem a bit odd to be the last day...I would have thought a saturday' 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterat 20911 Report post Posted February 13, 2019 Doesn't seem odd to me... the only odd thing I noticed is a fifth post in over seven years! lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilt Boy 29353 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 The poles are already spoken for after they close down. Don't even try. FYI 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterat 20911 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Those poles will hold many spectacular memories ...... are you certain a bidding war isn't in order? Perhaps someone would consider re-locating them to a new Private Member's Strip club! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopeful 1357 Report post Posted March 2, 2019 one of those poles spins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilt Boy 29353 Report post Posted March 2, 2019 I was hoping to pick them up, cut them down into short lengths, and make little memorabilia plaques. They were spoken for long before I asked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r__d 12698 Report post Posted March 10, 2019 Ottawa Citizen article re the closing of The Glue Pot/Barbarella's in which it's suggested that business has fallen about 60% at Barb's in recent years and that "most" of the dancers will be heading to the 'Fax. According to this piece, the owner (owners?) considered re-opening elsewhere but figured it would cost $500-600k to open a new place.https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local...to-say-goodbye 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curmudgeon 10469 Report post Posted March 10, 2019 The Glue Pot Pub has had a short reprieve and will be open until the 30th. Fri March 22nd will be the last night for Barb's, and also the last Burlesque night at the Glue Pot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilt Boy 29353 Report post Posted March 11, 2019 18 hours ago, curmudgeon said: Fri March 22nd will be the last night for Barb's, and also the last Burlesque night at the Glue Pot. I believe that the last GP burlesque will be on the 29th. I was speaking with the organizer about that on Friday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilt Boy 29353 Report post Posted March 11, 2019 21 hours ago, r__d said: Ottawa Citizen article re the closing of The Glue Pot/Barbarella's in which it's suggested that business has fallen about 60% at Barb's in recent years and that "most" of the dancers will be heading to the 'Fax. According to this piece, the owner (owners?) considered re-opening elsewhere but figured it would cost $500-600k to open a new place.https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local...to-say-goodbye A nice picture of Natasha there. Yummy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conquistador 18487 Report post Posted March 12, 2019 i'm planning to visit this week. barbs is such a great place and will be missed....hard to believe it's actually closing. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
