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Blue Leprechaun Closed After 17 Years on South University

The campus bar at 1220 South University ended service on December 13, 2025.

Kent
December 18, 2025 · 2 min read Updated Jul 9

Blue Leprechaun closed December 13, 2025, after 17 years at 1220 South University Avenue. The Ann Arbor Observer reported the closing and noted that the bar opened in 2008 in the former Touchdown Cafe space.

The Observer could not reach proprietor Perry Porikos or the building owner for comment, and no reason for the closing was publicly established.

Blue Leprechaun was a campus bar with televisions, drinks, and pub food. Its 17-year run covered several generations of University of Michigan students. As of this update, no replacement tenant has been publicly confirmed.

Blue Leprechaun operated at 1220 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, from 2008 to December 13, 2025.

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