TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Devil’s Advocate, a popular sports bar near ASU’s Tempe campus, announced it will close its doors next week.

In a social media post, the sports bar said that after 15 years of serving the Tempe community, its last day would be December 28th.

Every game day you could watch from the street as fans lined up in front of the bar to support the Sun Devils.

On Thursdays, students flocked to the bar and grilled out for great drink and food deals. It became an integral part of both the ASU and Tempe communities.

“Our team, our loyal customers and the support of Arizona State University fans have been at the heart of everything we have done. It is bittersweet to say goodbye, but we are truly grateful to have been a part of something so special,” said Jarred Stetser, the owner of Devil’s Advocate Sports Grill, in the social media post.

The bar’s owners made the difficult decision to sell the long-term lease back to the property owners. They said that despite the closure of Devil’s, a new development project is being built in the area.

Rumors of the bar’s closure circulated last year as developers considered the site for a new high-rise apartment complex.

In our previous reporting, Stetser said he intended to remain at the current location for the remainder of the lease, which would have ended in 2029.

“It was a very difficult decision, but we are incredibly proud of everything we have accomplished at Devil’s Advocate,” said Stetser.

The Sports Grill thanked its employees in the final announcement on Instagram, saying that without their hard work from day one they would not have been able to create such a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Stetser said he wanted to thank all of his loyal customers for their years of support.

“Your smiles, stories and laughter made every game day, every meal and every meeting unforgettable. You will always have a place in our hearts,” he said.

Fans of the sports bar didn’t take the news well. One bar-goer said on Instagram: “I’ll never forget the 2 for 1 from Thirsty Thursday 😭.”

Others chimed in, saying, “I accept the offer” and “I’m sick (at the moment).”

If you would like to recall your favorite memory at Devil’s Advocate, you can submit your story on their Instagram account @devilsaz.

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