Meat Has Temporarily Closed

"Meat has temporarily closed," the Butchertown speakeasy-esque bar announced yesterday via its Twitter account.

A voice message was left for Meat's owner, Peyton Ray, at 11:14 a.m. This article will be updated should he respond. Meat's website, Facebook page, and outgoing voice mail message contained no further information.

UPDATE April 10, 5:14 p.m.: Meat Owner: Liquor License Dispute With Blind Pig Behind Temporary Closure

UPDATED 10:13 p.m.: Meat Issues Statement: 'Behind-the-Scenes Changes' Required Temporary Closing

In November 2012, Drinks International magazine ranked Meat the 38th best bar in the world.

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[Photo: Courtesy Facebook/Meat]