Bill Ash's Lounge at Revere Beach Has Closed

A decades-old dive bar just north of Boston has shut down.

According to a source, Bill Ash's Lounge at Revere Beach is no longer in business, with the social media for the place indicating that it closed its doors on Halloween. The Revere Beach Boulevard watering hole was a cash-only spot that featured live music and had been around since the 1970s; an earlier Revere Journal article indicates that the space in which it resided will be home to a new mixed-use development that will include condos.

The address for the now-closed Bill Ash's Lounge was 78 Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere, MA, 02151.

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Twist & Shake at Revere Beach Is Closing; Winthrop Location to Remain in Operation

A seaside ice cream shop is shutting down after a quarter century in business.

According to an Instagram post from the place, Twist & Shake at Revere Beach is closing its doors on October 13, with the post hinting that it could return in a new space, saying that "this isn't the end of Twist & Shake on Revere Beach - we promise you that. Stay tuned! We will be back! Bigger, Better, and Sweeter than ever." The post also states that their other location on Shirley Street in Winthrop will remain in operation.

The website for Twist & Shake gives a bit of history on the business, saying that "Twist & Shake, established in 1998, has always been family owned and operated. Since 2002, we have continued the tradition of providing the best ice cream at exceptional customer service on Revere Beach." The Winthrop shop debuted in 2008.

The address for Twist & Shake at Revere Beach is 82 Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere, MA, 02151. The website for the business is at https://revere.twistnshake.com/

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