River Beach Pub, a mainstay in the Chillicothe area, closes its doors
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:30 pm
The longtime popular restaurant along the Illinois River about 5½ miles south of Chillicothe has closed.
It wasn’t clear if the coronavirus pandemic had anything to do with the closure. But owners Larry and Brenda Erikson suggested they are retiring, and the business at 13637 N. River Beach Drive in South Rome is for sale.
“It’s a sad day in a way, but we’re looking forward to moving forward with retirement and looking forward to new ownership that can make it the same or even better,” a voice message at the restaurant’s telephone number stated.
It wasn’t clear if the coronavirus pandemic had anything to do with the closure. But owners Larry and Brenda Erikson suggested they are retiring, and the business at 13637 N. River Beach Drive in South Rome is for sale.
“It’s a sad day in a way, but we’re looking forward to moving forward with retirement and looking forward to new ownership that can make it the same or even better,” a voice message at the restaurant’s telephone number stated.