A bit of news
Added 2025-03-13 17:21:47 +0000 UTCHi everyone,
This is a weird and sad post to write, but it's impacting my work this week so you deserve to know.
High Hill, the bar in which I have worked and hosted game nights for the last two years, will be closing at the end of this month. I am absolutely heartbroken.
The next game night will be the last, though I am considering finding a new venue so that we don't lose the fantastic community we've fostered over a shared love of pints and video games.
High Hill is more than a second job for me, it's been a lifeline. I love the work I do online but sometimes it's a very lonely experience. High Hill gave me an opportunity to work as part of a team again, with some of the best people I've ever had the privilege to call colleagues. I will miss it dearly for the rest of my life.
The news has hit me hard so, with regret, I'm not streaming today and I'm also going to have to put this week's episode of Press Any Chiodini on ice.
Cherish your favourite places, everyone - you don't always know how long they'll be there.
Thank you for reading
Johnny
Comments
Sorry to hear the news, Johnny. Sounds like it was the kind of place where anyone was welcome, which made it a staple of the community. Not only that, but also it's near and dear to your heart. Take care of yourself, Johnny, and we'll wait for the next Press Any Chiodini to go live; we can't enjoy you without you - you matter, too.
Dexter L. Pearson
2025-03-15 22:33:21 +0000 UTCReally sad and completely understand the impact this must be having on you. Take care. x
Esther Scholey
2025-03-14 09:45:45 +0000 UTCSorry to hear about it, Johnny. I used to play in a regular Monday night Poker league - it DID have prizes for the winners, but was a friendly atmosphere, and great fun - unfortunately COVID saw the night die off... Hope you find somewhere else to host.
Nick Jeffery
2025-03-14 00:34:42 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry. I really enjoyed the unfeasibly large D&D night I came to and was hoping to come back again soon.
Raven
2025-03-13 21:49:32 +0000 UTCDamn. Please take time to grieve the loss of what sounds like a wonderful place.
Monstah
2025-03-13 21:45:19 +0000 UTCBeing in Montreal, I have never been able to attend game night, but it seemed like a ton of fun!!! And has someone who likes to go back to the same places and had an enjoyable work place with good coworkers; I understand and feel your pain. My heart goes out to you... Take good care of yourself.
Someguy Sittindown
2025-03-13 21:05:30 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry to hear this Johnny, I hope you take decent time to look after number 1 and look after the health in general. Here's to communities in general.
Dominic Carter
2025-03-13 20:15:44 +0000 UTCOh, that's so sad, I love our Johnny Games Night community and the High Hill staff are so wonderful and lovely I hope you can find another place to do games nights Johnny, it's been so wonderful to meet like minded people whilst being absolutely absurd with you all!
Oliver Beckham
2025-03-13 19:46:59 +0000 UTCSo sorry Johnny. Always enjoyed your updates from working there ❤️
Matthew Reynolds
2025-03-13 19:31:13 +0000 UTCI am so very sorry. Sending hugs over the airwaves.
Freya Ingram
2025-03-13 19:05:07 +0000 UTCI am so sorry for you and the rest of the team who work there ❤️
Retro_Futurologist
2025-03-13 19:01:23 +0000 UTCDamn this is so sad to hear, I’ve loved every game night I’ve managed to come to and everyone there had been so welcoming, especially as I usually come alone! Sending all the love to you and everyone there 🫂
Tee
2025-03-13 18:19:21 +0000 UTCI was so sorry to see this news on twitter 😞 I've never had the pleasure of visiting, but my heart goes out to you, the owners/staff, and all of the lovely folks who came to your game nights & the taproom. one of my favorite boston breweries had to close down last year due to landlord BS, so I feel your pain. hope you can find a new spot to host your game nights x
spooky shran
2025-03-13 18:03:57 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry to hear that! Take all the time you need, we re not going anywhere ❤️
Etopirynka aka. Kate
2025-03-13 18:02:26 +0000 UTCI'm sorry, Johnny. That sucks big time. Take care of yourself.
Merissa J
2025-03-13 17:57:47 +0000 UTCSorry to hear this Johnny. Always sucks to lose a place you love. We're all here for you if needed :) x
Adam Garnett
2025-03-13 17:52:10 +0000 UTCJohnny I am so sorry to hear this. I'm very far away on the other side of the pond, so I can't say I know exactly what the circumstances are locally, but I have faith that someone as cool, thoughtful, and kind as you are would be welcomed to bring the community you've built to a new place with open arms. God knows they'd be lucky to have you. Please take all the time you need to mourn this loss - unexpectedly having your 'third place' taken from you most certainly is one.
Baudlairean
2025-03-13 17:46:40 +0000 UTCTerrible news. Even in my one night there I could tell how special it was to so many. 🫂 Take care.
Kara Dennison
2025-03-13 17:36:27 +0000 UTCConsensual internet fist-bump of support.
Bill
2025-03-13 17:35:58 +0000 UTCOh, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Sending love to you and everyone else who works there.
Lisa Hunt
2025-03-13 17:35:37 +0000 UTC🫂
Weaver
2025-03-13 17:32:26 +0000 UTCDang, I'm sorry to hear that your third space is closing down, I know it's a major part of your life. Big hugs to ya 🫂
Alex Greenhouse
2025-03-13 17:28:43 +0000 UTCOof, that sucks. Haven’t had the opportunity to go there myself but it’s always sad when a beloved community place is forced to shut down. Best of luck in finding a new place❤️
Minna L
2025-03-13 17:24:30 +0000 UTCThat sucks I'm so sorry. Look after yourself
Mat Wetton
2025-03-13 17:23:53 +0000 UTC
