Pub II closes for renovations

Posted on September 28, 2017

By Breanna Lea/WMBD-TV

NORMAL – A popular Twin Cities restaurant is partially closed for renovations.

Pub II is redoing its floor this week with help from Sublime Flooring. Pub II closed the indoor portion of the restaurant, after the Packers game on Sunday night. The beer garden is open to the public during renovations.

“It gives us a good opportunity to do, just some general polishing up, as well,” said Luke Rokos, Pub II General Manager. “And little, good scrub down from top to bottom.”

Rokos said their goal is to open back up for ISU’s home game this Saturday, but it’s not guaranteed.

“You know, people always have their own opinions, but generally it’s pretty positive,” Rokos said. “People are excited for a little change, little freshen up, always is good for everybody.”

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