The Abbey is shuttering due to COVID-19.David Cooley, the owner of the most prominent gay bar in the Los Angeles area, released a statement Friday saying the establishment will be "closed temporarily" with no confirmed end date."Never in almost three decades, did I think I would have to post a message like this.
For the safety of our staff, guests and entire community, The Abbey will be closed temporarily," Cooley wrote in an open letter."The situation with COVID-19 is changing quickly.