ARLINGTON, Va. — Whitlow's on Wilson has been an institution in Arlington, Virginia, for nearly three decades. Now, the local bar will be closing its doors permanently and auctioning off assets online before hosting one final bash this coming weekend.
Some of the items being actioned off include the large Parrot sign that hangs outside the restaurant and "tiki head" totems that were an iconic fixture of the bar's decor, alongside more practical items, like assorted bar stools, tables, heat lamps and TVs.
The auction will happen on Thursday, June 24, with an online preview of the items for sale happening Wednesday, June 23. Items sold will be available for pick up, by appointment, starting June 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Here are the auction rules:
- The first three items in catalog order will close at 11 a.m., then three items per minute, thereafter.
- If there are any bids in the final 3 minutes, that item(s) will be extended for 3 additional minutes, and keep extending as long as there is a bid in the 3-minute extension(s).
Whitlow’s on Wilson has been family-owned and operated since 1995. The business said it enjoyed being able to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic to support its employees.
Whitlow's had closed at the end of June 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic struggles that impacted a lot of restaurants and bars in the region.
The auction will happen at this link.
