A chain eatery known for bar bites and cocktails has vacated Promenade Saucon Valley for good.

Bar Louie on Aug. 29 marked its last day in business at the Upper Saucon shopping destination. It opened in 2015 in space that formerly occupied Shula’s Steak House.

Madeleine Convery, marketing manager of the Promenade, told lehighvalleylive.com on Monday Bar Louie didn’t specify a reason for its closure.

The Texas-based chain i n March filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The chain then cited various financial and operational challenges, including a number of underperforming locations.

The eatery attracted faithful patrons with the slogan: “Eat. Drink. Be Merry.” Menu options included craft burgers, scratch-built sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, salads and desserts.

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