RALEIGH -- After 18 years,Tir na Nog is closing its doors.
The owner of the downtown Raleigh Irish pub is leasing it to his neighbors, the owners of Bida Manda, for their restaurant and brewery.
Tir na Nog owner Pete Pagano says he's closing to focus on his software company, Beverage Io, which tries to find software solutions to restaurant challenges.
Bida Manda says they plan to convert the 8-thousand square foot pub into a brewery, Dim Sum Restaurant, Florist Shop & Bookstore.
The restaurant will close on November 22nd.