Unfortunately, The Old Original Bookbinder's restaurant in Philadelphia was hit hard by the recession in 2008 and closed its doors in March 2009 amid bankruptcy.

Is Bookbinders restaurant in Philadelphia closed?

Folks knew that for a classic and delicious meal in the city, you went to Old Original Bookbinders, and the place didn't disappoint – for more than 110 years. Now, it's open again and operating under the official name The Olde Bar.

Who owns Bookbinders?

Bookbinder's lives on in Richmond's Tobacco Row in the beautiful American Cigar Building, circa 1901. The Taxin family continues to own and operate it and is there daily to greet every guest.