The Jofama bar closes its doors after 70 years serving Barcelona
The Jofama baremblematic establishment that has served its customers at the confluence of Girona street and Diagonal avenue during almost 70 years, has closed its doors forever yesterday, Saturday December 4th. Anna, the third generation of the family that has run the business since it opened, has written a farewell letter with a marker on the walls outside the premises.
“Saturday, December 3, 22, the Jofama definitely lowers the blinds by force,” he explained. Neighbors and clients of the Jofama have also said goodbye to the premises, placing messages of affection on the walls of the entrance.
The granddaughter of Siscu and Antònia, the first owners of the bar, and daughter of Carles has ensured that the closure is due to the fact that an investment fund has bought the property in the Dreta de l’Eixample. “Where there were families and life, now so only remain tourist rental apartments your vulture backgroundsadly, it has managed to make us close”, has indicated Anna.
“This letter is to thank all those Siscus, Antònies and Carles who are everywhere”, has praised Anna, referring to her grandparents and her father, “who have given everything and have fought until the last minute.” “You will always be my pride, my compass, an example of struggle, effort and courage”, she said.