Setting up GoFundMe to help raise money for The Old Pink

As you may have heard, around 5:30 a.m. on June 17, The Old Pink, 223 Allen Street, caught fire and has since been deemed a total loss. Luckily everyone is safe, but we are all trying to deal with this news as best we can. Molly Brinkworth has navigated the past 33 years of ownership through her love of the business. She’s the hardest-working person I know, she gives without asking for anything in return, and if you’ve had the pleasure of sharing a drink or a shot of Rumple Minze, then you already know how much she loved her job. Supported by an incredible staff, you probably knew who you were going to see working each night and looked forward to it. It is difficult for all of us to find the words to express this type of loss.

The bar was a staple in the Buffalo community and chances are you’ll have an interesting story to share after a late night at Pink. It has become a home, a family for many people. Open daily, it was the first place you wanted to cheer home on Thanksgiving Day, or the perfect place to grab a steak sandwich on Christmas Eve, the place you could always count on to have you covered meet or make new friends, and so that all generations can enjoy it. . It was…now it’s gone.
We are asking for your assistance in dealing with the emerging situation that has been imposed on our owner, our staff and the difficulties ahead. We don’t know what’s next, but we want to thank everyone who reached out. We hope you can be patient as we will update the information as soon as possible. Until then, let’s raise a glass to the legacy of 223 Allen St. Cheers to all the good times.