Get Happy, the former Kildare’s on 2nd Street closed yesterday after a disagreement with Kildare’s founder Dave Magrogan over the liquor license. Get Happy had been running with the at Kildare’s license since it opened back in January.

Owners Paul and Christine Lauriello just emailed out this note.

To Our Valued Guests and Friends,

Get Happy Pub and Restaurant was forced to close on Wednesday, April 8th when Dave Magrogan and the Kildare’s group came and took the liquor license that we were operating under. When we refused to sign a questionable agreement written by Dave, the “deal” was off.

We apologize for the abrupt closing! Be assured that the Lauriello family is working hard to re-open as soon as we can to continue to serve our friends and guests. We appreciate the support during our first 3 months of operation. The local support from the neighborhood allows us to continue the quest towards independence from Dave Magrogan & Kildares.

We hope that shortly we will be able to spread the Get Happy Spirit once again in the Society Hill Neighborhood!

Paul & Christine Lauriello

Email us: gethappypub@gmail.com

Kildare’s Headhouse Square location is no longer affiliated with its corporate overlord and is reopening today as Get Happy.

We’ve been told a partner in Kildare’s and his wife have taken over the former Pizzeria Uno. The employees and beer taps remain the same. The food menu will change with an emphasis on “homemade food” and hours will be shortened to Tuesday through Saturday.