Tom Bergin's, a historic bar in Los Angeles, was saved from closure in 2018 by a dedicated group of patrons. The operating partners, Francis and Dave Castagnetti, took responsibility for preserving its legacy and character. They recognized the significance of the bar, which has been part of LA history since 1936. Community efforts led to its designation as a Historic-Cultural Monument, allowing Tom Bergin's to continue serving its loyal patrons and contributing to the local culture.
"What we wanted to focus on was, you can't erase what came before you," says operating partner Francis Castagnetti, who runs Tom Bergin's with his brother, Dave Castagnetti. "Everybody in this city has a chunk of time in this place and it will always be that to them."
The duo has been operating the bar since 2019, just after it was saved from demolition. "My brother and I knew right away that we were stewards of this place," Francis says.
In June 2019, the bar was officially designated a Historic-Cultural Monument; Tom Bergin's was saved.
Hundreds more sent messages from across the country. In June 2019, the bar was officially designated a Historic-Cultural Monument; Tom Bergin's was saved.
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