Somerville Rosebud Bar & Kitchen Closes Permanently

The Davis Square restaurant officially surrendered its liquor license following a failed property purchase negotiation.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Dining Out

Gouache-painted illustration of a quiet, empty brick restaurant facade with a simple awning, reflecting a local community business closure. — Rosebud Bar & Kitchen has permanently closed in Somerville's Davis Square after owner Koushik Koganti surrendered the establishment's liquor license this month. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Rosebud Bar & Kitchen has permanently ceased operations in Somerville after the restaurant's owner, Koushik Koganti, canceled his lease. The Somerville Licensing Commission confirmed the closure on October 20, 2026, after the establishment surrendered its liquor license.

Why it matters

The closure marks the end of a multi-year effort to stabilize the historic site after negotiations to purchase the property from the landlord stalled. Property owner Martin Bloom is now actively seeking a new tenant for the high-profile Davis Square location.

The restaurant is housed in a dining car originally built in 1941. The site is located in Davis Square, an area currently seeing expansion including a 500-unit planned building project.

The players

Koushik Koganti

He is the owner of Bindaas Concepts who purchased the restaurant in 2023 and also manages dining locations in the Back Bay.

Martin Bloom

He is the landlord and owner of the restaurant property currently seeking a new tenant for the Davis Square site.

Somerville Licensing Commission

This is the local regulatory agency that oversaw the restaurant's liquor license status and held hearings regarding the property.

The details

Koushik Koganti of Bindaas Concepts, who bought the restaurant in 2023, finalized the lease cancellation agreement this month. The property owner, Martin Bloom, is now negotiating with potential new operators to take over the space.

Koushik Koganti purchased the restaurant in 2023.
The Rosebud Bar & Kitchen closed its doors in May 2026.
A Licensing Commission hearing was held via Zoom on July 21, 2026.
The establishment surrendered its liquor license on October 20, 2026.

Culture Shift

This closure highlights the rapid commercial turnover in Davis Square as the neighborhood continues its transition toward higher density. The site follows a pattern of legacy spaces adapting to the demands of modern developers and shifting tenant expectations.

Davis Square residents will see the vacant space continue to transition as negotiations for a new tenant proceed. Diners who frequented the location will need to look to other local options while the property remains under negotiation.

The takeaway

Historic restaurant properties often face significant pressure when ownership changes or lease terms shift in rapidly developing neighborhoods. Residents should monitor local business filings for announcements regarding the future use of the Davis Square space.