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How owners of The Tavern have kept a timeless pub ticking

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How owners of The Tavern have kept a timeless pub ticking

From its past as a grocery store, brothel and speakeasy to its modern iteration as a sports-loving pub, The Tavern is a slice of old Austin at 12th Street and Lamar Boulevard. The owners share how they’ve kept it open amid the city’s rapid growth and a pandemic.