Pour one out for James's Gate: The Irish pub on South Street has seemingly served the JP community for the final time.
According to a sign posted on its doors this afternoon:
Dear faithful patrons,
We regret to inform you James's Gate had to close its doors.
Thank you all for all your support over the years.
We will miss all and hope to see you around the JP community.
Sincerely,
James's Gate staff.
The pub has been open since 1997, according to Boston Restaurant Talk, which had the 
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