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    Deep Ellum News

    Pandemic aftermath smites popular decade-old bar in Dallas' Deep Ellum

    Teresa Gubbins
    Nov 1, 2021 | 9:31 am
    Anvil Pub in Deep Ellum
    The bar opened at a time when Deep Ellum was at its nadir.
    Photo courtesy of Anvil Pub

    One of the most authentic and laid-back bars in Dallas' Deep Ellum has closed: Anvil Pub, which had been open in a prime spot at 2638 Elm St., closed on October 31 after more than a decade.

    The closure was only announced that day.

    "We are closing down but hoping everyone shows up for our last night," their statement said. "I know it's short notice, but tonight is it, how fitting on Halloween."

    Like every other restaurant and bar, Anvil's business was hit hard by the pandemic — but things had gotten back to normal.

    But it was a pandemic-related situation that did them in. Co-owner Joshua Bridges says they got hit with a surprise rent payment that made their survival impossible.

    "The landlord had said the rent during the 11-month shutdown was not an issue," Bridges says. "But two weeks ago, he changed his mind and hit me with a $155,000 bill, payable by the 31st. We are closed as of now."

    It's a huge loss for the neighborhood, considering the role Anvil Pub played in the revival of Deep Ellum, opening in 2010 at a time when the neighborhood was down and out.

    Founded by Patrick "Pop" Bridges and his sons Joshua and Jeremy, Anvil was a down-to-earth bar for anyone who wanted to avoid pretension and a place to share space with a variety of people — drawing nearby residents as well as people from Uptown, downtown, SMU, and beyond.

    Patrick built it as an homage to his grandfather and wanted to create a pub, "a place for the common man," as he told Andrea Grimes in this excellent Eater profile she wrote a year after Anvil opened.

    The Anvil was a place you could walk into alone and not feel out of place. It had lots of things going for it, including a sidewalk patio at the front entrance that created a welcoming walk-right-in vibe.

    The bar was one of the early practitioners of the now-common stacked bloody Mary trend, where you stack a whole bunch of food like doughnuts and even burgers onto your bloody Mary.

    They had a notable selection of interesting beer, and a good food menu that was like a polished version of home cooking: pastas, steak & potatoes, chili mac & cheese, nachos, pizza, really good onion rings, salads, sandwiches, wings.

    They were also an early adopter on vegan offerings, eventually adding an entire vegan menu and were rewarded for their attentiveness, becoming a favorite destination for the monthly meet-ups of the "Dallas Vegan Drinks" group.

    "All good things must come to an end," their statement said. "We thank everyone in the neighborhood for 11 amazing years filled with laughing, love, tears, and most importantly, FAMILY."

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    Closure news

    Longtime Thai restaurant Bangkok on Dallas' Greenville Ave to close

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 20, 2025 | 11:23 am
    Bangkok Thai Greenville Avenue
    Bangkok
    Bangkok Thai Greenville Ave

    A longtime Asian restaurant on Dallas' Greenville Avenue is closing: Bangkok, which has been authentic Thai flavors and heartfelt hospitality at 4503 Greenville Ave. since 1993, will close its doors on June 30.

    According to a release, owners Joe and Sunny Pumphaung, who have run the restaurant together since Joe, who was a server, took ownership in 2005, are closing due to rising operational costs and a desire to spend more time with their aging parents.

    The couple, who married shortly after Joe took over the restaurant, have spent their lives building a restaurant rooted in family, culture, and community.

    “While this was not an easy decision, we know in our hearts that it’s time,” Sunny says in a statement. “We’re so proud of the memories and meals shared here. Bangkok has been our home, and we’re grateful to have shared it with so many.”

    Joe grew up in a family of restaurateurs in Thailand and studied culinary arts at the Royal Family’s cooking school, where he was trained not only in Thai cuisine but also in the art of fruit and vegetable carving and floral arrangement — elements that reflected the importance of presentation, beauty, and tradition in Thai culture.

    These values were brought to life at Bangkok at Greenville in every dish served and every guest interaction.

    At one point, they had locations in Addison, which has closed; and Richardson (which hosted a Thai-themed afternoon tea); Richardson is still open, but Joe and Sunny are no longer the owners.

    Over the years, Greenville Avenue became more than a dining destination—it became a second home for guests who returned time and time again to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, quiet weeknights, and special occasions.

    “Many of our staff have been with us for 20 to 30 years,” Joe says. “They’re not just employees—they’re family. And to our guests, you are family too. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives.”

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