Update 10/14 8:00am

The closure will start November 1.

Original post 10/12

Tim's Tavern in White Center has been dealing with a lot of issues over the last couple of years, from noise complaints, to an improperly sited or built outdoor venue (built by the previous owners) to plumbing problems. It's that last one that has caught up with them. They are closed until repairs can be made.

Owner Mason Reed said, "Basically, the sewer line is getting worse. It’s collapsed outside the building and every time we jet it now it causes more damage.  They need to replace at least 45 feet and then fix a couple of holes in the cast iron pipes inside as well."

The estimate is more than $50,000, which for a small venue is a big lift.

"It’s really a tough spot to be in.  The plumber has been out 5 times in the last 10 days.  And we have cleared the line every day since Friday.  

It’s no longer manageable without the big fix.  We were really hoping to make it through October as we have a bunch of events planned but at this point that’s just not possible."

So for now the venue is dark and the exact reopening date is not clear. 'We are trying to work with our landlords since it a structural failure and capital repair."