"For a while there, it looked as though a classic Central Square dive bar had closed for good. The Cantab Lounge — which hosted countless spoken word nights and local bands over the years — closed last year because of the pandemic, and owner Richard “Fitzy” Fitzgerald decided to sell the beloved bar and venue in July 2020. But now it looks as though the Cantab is being revived. Last week, the Cambridge License Commission approved a liquor license for a new version of the Cantab Lounge, under the ownership of Tim Dibble, who is a partner at Alta Equity, a private equity firm based in Concord. Speaking with Cambridge Day, Dibble said the Cantab “is a legendary local landmark” before saying that it needs some improvements and updates, including new floors (which will, ostensibly, not be sticky with five decades of spilled alcohol), bathrooms, and other renovations to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act." - Terrence Doyle
