For the past few decades, the Carioca Cafe — better known as "Bar Bar," because of the repetitive sign over the entry — has looked a little rough. And then things got really rough over the past few years: The classic dive bar survived COVID, but then suffered a fire ...and repairs were almost complete when a car crashed into the old building at the end of June, rendering it beyond salvaging.

So in the next few weeks, the rest of the walls at 2060 Champa Street will come tumbling down, leaving nothing but memories. Fans of the place are already sharing some on the Westword Facebook post of the sad news , while other readers wonder what will become of Bar Bar's location. Says Tara:

Sad. I made it my place for a while and got to work there as well!

Adds Lance:

Loved that place

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