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The new Creek's Bar and Grille was scheduled to open in August 2018 in the former Bootleggers Bar & Grill, shown July 12, 2018, in Harborcreek Township. Bootleggers opened in 2006 in the former Snoozie's Pub and Eatery and closed in autumn 2017.The new Creek’s Bar and Grille was scheduled to open in August 2018 in the former Bootleggers Bar & Grill, shown July 12, 2018, in Harborcreek Township. Bootleggers opened in 2006 in the former Snoozie’s Pub and Eatery and closed in autumn 2017.
Jack Hanrahan/Erie Times-News File PhotoMusician Claire Stuczynski warms up before playing at Bootleggers Bar & Grill in Harborcreek Township on Sept. 21, 2013.

Musician Claire Stuczynski warms up before playing at Bootleggers Bar & Grill in Harborcreek Township on Sept. 21, 2013.

Greg Wohlford/Erie Times-News File PhotoBootleggers owner and General Manager Amy Chilcott, mixes a Drunken Monkey smoothie at the restaurant's bar in Harborcreek Township on May 26, 2013. You might also enjoy photos of Erie PA-area bartenders you've known and tippedAndy Colwell/Erie Times-News File PhotoThe bar area of Bootleggers in Harborcreek Township on May 26, 2013.

The bar area of Bootleggers in Harborcreek Township on May 26, 2013.

Andy Colwell/Erie Times-News File PhotoBootleggers, 4935 East Lake Road, in Harborcreek Township, on Feb. 12, 2012.

Bootleggers, 4935 East Lake Road, in Harborcreek Township, on Feb. 12, 2012.

Janet B. Kummerer/Erie Times-News File PhotoServer Chris Wakley, left, finishes taking the order of patrons Garrett Lander, at back, and Nick Jones, both of North East, at Bootleggers on Feb. 12, 2012.

Server Chris Wakley, left, finishes taking the order of patrons Garrett Lander, at back, and Nick Jones, both of North East, at Bootleggers on Feb. 12, 2012.

Janet B. Kummerer/Erie Times-News File PhotoBootleggers restaurant and bar in Harborcreek Township was a local hotspot on NFL game days, including Sept. 7, 2008.

Bootleggers restaurant and bar in Harborcreek Township was a local hotspot on NFL game days, including Sept. 7, 2008.

Ryan Randolph/Erie Times-News File PhotoA group of regulars have a good time on game day at Bootleggers in Harborcreek Township on Sept. 7, 2008.

A group of regulars have a good time on game day at Bootleggers in Harborcreek Township on Sept. 7, 2008.

Ryan Randolph/Erie Times-News File PhotoSome of the locals enjoy the food and the game at Bootleggers in Harborcreek Township on Sept. 7, 2008.

Some of the locals enjoy the food and the game at Bootleggers in Harborcreek Township on Sept. 7, 2008.

Ryan Randolph/Erie Times-News File PhotoRegulars at Bootleggers restaurant and bar in Harborcreek Township, from left, Joe Ward, Tom Erickson and Andy Pius enjoy a Sunday afternoon of beer and football on Sept. 7, 2008.

Regulars at Bootleggers restaurant and bar in Harborcreek Township, from left, Joe Ward, Tom Erickson and Andy Pius enjoy a Sunday afternoon of beer and football on Sept. 7, 2008.

Ryan Randolph/Erie Times-News File PhotoDon Witherow, manager of Bootleggers in Harborcreek Township, mixes a Drunken Monkey on Sept. 7, 2008.

Don Witherow, manager of Bootleggers in Harborcreek Township, mixes a Drunken Monkey on Sept. 7, 2008.

Ryan Randolph/Erie Times-News File PhotoBootleggers restaurant and bar in Harborcreek Township offers some added entertainment. You might also enjoy Erie PA bar photos of Plymouth, Sullivan's, Sherlocks and moreRyan Randolph/Erie Times-News File Photo