Comments on: Banyan Forever: A Goodbye Letter to An Old Friend

By: Meigan

Meigan — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:53:46 +0000

In reply to Steph Dring. If I remember correctly, it was a sign that read come in, we're cunts that drew us in to the banyan, to this day, the only bar in which I have awoken under a table in my many years of alcohol abuse. Many thanks to those who ran such a stellar establishment.one Love.Xxx

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:02:09 +0000

In reply to Matt.

Christmas at Banyan is — ah, was, heartbreak — always a special experience. Lucky us to have been able to experience it!

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:00:20 +0000

Fantastic writing!

I only found my way to Banyan this past year but I had a blast there in both Feb and Dec. Camped out at the bar over Christmas as it pissed down rain and we gorged ourselves on the feast and tight bastards is something I will long remember….as well as the next morning seeing a few of the folks dragging themselves in haggard and sick for the next round!

Wish I had been able to spend more time there and that it would be around for my next round but sadly not.

Farewell to Banyan and everyone who loved ye!

-Matt

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 02:01:18 +0000

In reply to Lucy. Indeed, it was a sad day for all...

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 05:47:41 +0000

In reply to Jasmijn. Their lease was up and the landlord would not renew it. Several surrounding businesses all lost their leases.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 05:46:09 +0000

In reply to becky hutner. Beautiful comment as always, Becky. I'm so grateful for this era in my life, even if I wasn't quite ready for it to be over yet.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:50:31 +0000

Booooooo, I didn’t realise Banyan had closed!!! I had my pre wedding there and wore Banyan t-shirts (gifted by Scottie!) the night of my real wedding……drunk, Banyan style obvs 😉

What a gorge post L x

By: Jasmijn

Jasmijn — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 20:59:43 +0000

But why did Banyan Bar close if it makes everyone upset? Where they forced or something? Why?

By: becky hutner

becky hutner — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:33:23 +0000

Ok so at first I thought this was an ode to a human friend and choked up before I started reading. Then when I realised it was a bar, I was a little less sad. Then as I kept reading, I found myself choking up AGAIN and reflecting on those special chapters in my life that in retrospect, always had a shelf life but at the time, felt like they would last forever 🙁 I’ve never been to Ko Tao or Banyan but you’ve done a superb job of capturing the spirit of a place & time & that end-of-an-era feeling. Indeed all good things must come to an end but how lucky we are to be blessed with good things in the first place x

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:11:06 +0000

In reply to Maddh. Indeed, I know all kinds of doors are going to open for this crew! But goodbyes just don't get easier...