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October 25, 2009
Thurmont Bar and Grill Has Long History
by Eleanor Crampton
The Thurmont Bar and Grill is owned and operated by Skipper & Penny Misner, who purchased the bar and grill in 1992. A former plumber and backhoe operator, Skipper has also tended bar since 1970. He operated a bar and grill in Emmitsburg for five years, until he purchased the property at 10 East Main Street when the former owner passed away. Penny does all the cooking at the grill.
The Citizens Bank occupied the building at 10 East Main Street in 1921. After that, several owners occupied the building, including the Fry Family who operated a pool room with sodas and sandwiches. Eventually, it was turned into a restaurant.
The Thurmont Bar and Grill is unique. It has a pool table, a juke box, a TV, a Mickey Mantle wall, and three deer heads. Skipper shot all three deer. There are many memories in pictures and memorabilia hanging on the walls of the restaurant.
Hamburgers and hotdogs are the specialty of the house, which is open every day, except Wednesdays. Thurmont Bar & Grill hosts daily specials and soups. The bar and grill’s hours are Monday through Friday 7 am-10 pm, Saturday 6:30 am-12 midnight, and Sunday 11 am-8 pm. The phone no. is 301-271-7422 if you want to call and check out the special for the day.
If you visit the Thurmont Bar and Grill on a Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday, be sure to say Hi to the grill’s favorite customer, Billy Wilson from Gettysburg, PA. Mr. Wilson is a Viet Nam veteran. You will even see a sign on the wall that says Mr. Wilson is quite and humble.
Support your local businesses, stop by and enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Thurmont Bar and Grill. Be sure to ask Skipper about the history of the building.
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