Old Naples Pub is closing: 5 facts about popular Naples restaurant off Third Street South

Diana Biederman, Naples Daily News
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You might have heard (right here, in fact) that Old Naples Pub is closing on May 31.

Founded in 1990, It’s one of the oldest restaurants in Collier County, but far from the oldest.

Whether you've stopped by the restaurant or not over the years, here's some interesting tidbits you may not have known about Old Naples Pub along Third Street South.

Who were Old Naples Pub's original partners?

Old Naples Pub’s original partners were friends Stephen Briggs and Donald Flock, Flock’s son Tim Flock, and Kent Schooley. According to Sunbiz, the latter two gentlemen remain partners at The Village Pub, which, like Old Naples Pub, is also managed by Bottleneck Management in Chicago.

An affordable menu at Old Naples Pub

Affordable pub grub rules, with menu items for less than $20. This includes nachos grande, gator tots, beer-battered onion rings, burger, fish & chips and more.

Gator tots at Old Naples Pub.
Gator tots at Old Naples Pub.

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Old Naples history everywhere

Inside is a veritable museum of Old Naples history. At every turn, including the restrooms, a treasure trove of memorabilia can be admired.

There's a vintage postcard in the women's restroom, an old piano, nearby guitar and more.

A vintage postcard in the ladies loo at Old Naples Pub.
A vintage postcard in the ladies loo at Old Naples Pub.

What else to know about Old Naples Pub

Though the address is officially 255 13th Ave. S., the Third Street South entrance makes it the street’s southernmost.

Other popular restaurants on and near Third Street South include Campiello, The Continental, Jane’s Café, Ridgway Bar & Grill, Barbatella, Sea Salt, Mediterrano and Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar.

Three more long-time Naples restaurants

Naples restaurants: What are the oldest ones left when Old Naples Pub closes May 31?

  • Kelly’s Fish House near Tin City opened in 1953.

  • The Dock at Crayton Cove was opened in 1976 by Vin DePasquale. The restaurant changed ownership in 2019.

  • Brothers Richard and Joseph Ballo opened Marco Island's The Snook Inn in 1985. The current owner is Luigi Carvelli of Carvelli Restaurant Group.

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