The Licenciado Vidriera bar, a classic of Zaragoza's nightlife since 1987, will close its doors in the coming months. Founded by Juanjo Hervías and Mario Meneses, the establishment in the Casco Viejo has been a meeting point for illustrious clients and generations of Zaragozans. After retiring in 2024 and handing the business over to their children, the owners have decided to shut down permanently to focus on their other two venues on Calle del Temple.
The generational handover fails to keep the bar open 🍺
The generational transition in the hospitality industry does not always guarantee business continuity. In this case, Hervías and Meneses transferred management to their children in May 2024, but the operation has not prevented the closure. The founders have prioritized the viability of Manolo La Nuit and La Cucaracha, two establishments also located on Calle del Temple. The decision reflects a trend in the sector: the difficulty of maintaining multiple venues with tight margins and the need to concentrate resources on the most profitable businesses.
From Plaza del Justicia to Calle del Temple: a move and express closure 🚪
The Licenciado Vidriera has had two lives: one in Plaza del Justicia and another on Calle del Temple since 2017. Now, its owners have decided that a third life is not in the cards. With clients like Bardem or Casas, the bar has witnessed illustrious drinking sessions, but not even Hollywood glamour could prevent the electricity bill. That said, the founders are leaving without sentimentality, though they will surely miss seeing Maribel Verdú ordering a round.