Western-Themed Bar Will Open in East Boston
The Spur is scheduled to debut at 34 Maverick Square in October 2026.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Business partners Joe Skoczylas and Corinne Balesano will open The Spur, a new Western-themed bar, in East Boston this October. The establishment replaces the former Eddie C's at 34 Maverick Square.
Why it matters
The owners designed the space to combine their hospitality experience with a passion for Western culture while supporting local animal welfare. The project also represents a long-term investment in a property held by the Skoczylas family for over a century.
The Spur will operate until 2 a.m. and occupies a building owned by the same family for over 100 years. Owners also pledged to match every dollar tipped to live bands with additional donations to animal welfare initiatives.
The players
Joe Skoczylas
He is a business partner and property owner who has overseen the renovation of the family-held building for the new venture.
Corinne Balesano
She is a business partner co-launching The Spur and bringing her background in hospitality to the East Boston community.
The details
After gutting the interior to address structural issues, the owners renovated the space over nearly two years. The bar will offer a selection of spirits, including Happy Cow and Tito's vodka, and the owners are currently seeking permits to operate a food truck as the establishment's kitchen.
Timeline
The former business, Eddie C's, closed in early 2025.
The Spur is expected to open in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The launch of The Spur reflects a broader trend of small business owners rehabilitating historic properties to cater to evolving neighborhood demographics. This development aims to stabilize the local nightlife scene and encourages other businesses to extend their operating hours.
Residents can expect a new nightlife option with a 2 a.m. closing time once the bar officially opens. Patrons will have the opportunity to support animal welfare causes through their merchandise purchases and by tipping live musical acts.
The takeaway
The Spur represents a unique fusion of hospitality and philanthropy by linking financial contributions to live performance support. Residents planning to visit should note the focus on animal welfare and the intended expansion of the local culinary scene via a future food truck.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Boston Globe.
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