O’Meara’s closes its doors
O’Meara’s located on Center Street shut its doors in late April
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By Kipp Hanley
Published: May 8, 2008
Once known for its vibrant nightlife, Old Town Manassas Irish pub O'Meara's closed for good in late April.
Established in 2003, O'Meara's was located in a strip mall on Center Street next to Prince William County/Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce and sandwich shop Deli Depot.
Owner Mike O'Meara, 50, was the co-host of the "Don and Mike" syndicated radio program and currently hosts the Mike O'Meara Show on WJFK-FM.
Some of O'Meara's business neighbors were unclear as to why he closed his place but at least one noticed it was struggling. Since late March, it was only operating on Fridays and Saturdays, said Deli Depot owner Casey Becker.
Becker said this year's St. Patrick's Day—normally a "zoo"—was the worst he'd seen since the business opened five years ago.
O'Meara didn't return phone calls Tuesday.
Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Jones said her employees often had business lunches there. "We are sad they are gone," Jones said. "It was very convenient for us."
O'Meara is a part-owner of the shopping center, which includes the city of Manassas Family Services and the Recreation and Parks departments, Jones and Becker said.
Staff writer Kipp Hanley can be reached at 703-369-5738.
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Posted by ( phdee ) on May 10, 2008 at 9:18 pm
zcx, why should I not be proud of myself? I had nothing to do with Manass’ dying. It was HSM, Stewart, Letieca, et al and the resolution. Immigrants moved to Manassas because Americans sold or rented to them - the housing bubble of greed. As a man soeth, so shall he reap. The PWC economy sure lived good for years off the Hispanics cheap labor didb’t they?>i
Posted by ( zcxnissan ) on May 10, 2008 at 8:18 pm
I have steadily seen that area go downhill over the years, maybe with all these sleazy restaurants disappearing something nice will take its place. Chris Cummings
Posted by ( blue_doggette ) on May 09, 2008 at 2:07 am
Too bad they couldn’t keep that young guy Mike who was the general manager there. Things went downhill once he left for greener pastures. Service was bad after that and it got sleazy.
Posted by ( zcxnissan ) on May 09, 2008 at 1:59 am
Phdee Manassas started dying when all the illegal immigrants started flooding it. This has been going on for a while. Especially since the failure of the 1986 Amnesty Act and has only worsened since the 90’s when illegal immigration increased catastrophically. Enforcement of “Federal Law” and a fair living wage for legal workers is the only solution. Manassas is being killed by those so called by the media as saviours of the US economy. Are you proud of yourself Phdee? Chris Cummings
Posted by ( City Resident ) on May 08, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Glad to see it close. Less work for the cops on Friday and Saturday night, less drunks on the road. Now someone put a decent priced family restaurant there. How about a nice steakhouse.
Posted by ( Cletus ) on May 08, 2008 at 5:29 pm
It’s sad to see any business fail. I hope someone steps up and make great use of the place. We need more places within the “old town” area.
Posted by ( phdee ) on May 08, 2008 at 5:17 pm
More evidence of the dying of Manassas.
Posted by ( simm ) on May 08, 2008 at 3:29 pm
That palce had the worst costomer service.
Posted by ( Go Away ) on May 08, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Just goes to show us all that the economy is really bad. People just aren’t getting out as much as they used to. Gas and groceries priced like they are, who can really go out to eat anymore? I’m surprised with all the places to eat in Manassas, that more haven’t shut down.
Posted by ( cricket ) on May 08, 2008 at 11:40 am
It was a very sleazy place to go to, being a women. Very young girls worked there in very little clothing. I’m glad to see it go!