Opry Cocktail Bar Closes After 2 Years in Western Springs

Owners Dan and Anne Schovain also run Daydream Coffee in the area

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:07am

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph depicting the dimly lit interior of a bar, with blurred silhouettes of people enjoying drinks and conversation. Warm, soft pools of light and color create an atmospheric, dreamlike mood.The sudden closure of a beloved local cocktail bar leaves a void in the Western Springs community's vibrant social scene.Western Springs Today

The Opry cocktail bar on Johnson Avenue in Western Springs has quietly closed after just two years in business, giving up its liquor license. The Nashville-style listening room with coffee, cocktails, and live music was opened by local residents Dan and Anne Schovain, who also run the Daydream Coffee shop.

Why it matters

The closure of The Opry is a notable loss for the Western Springs community, which had embraced the cocktail bar as a new local destination for entertainment and socializing. The Schovains' vision for a Nashville-inspired venue with a focus on music, drinks, and community had resonated with residents, making the sudden shuttering an unexpected development.

The details

According to the village, The Opry has closed and surrendered its liquor license after operating for just two years. The cocktail bar was opened by Western Springs residents Dan and Anne Schovain, who also run the Daydream Coffee shop in the area. The Opry was envisioned as a Nashville-style listening room that would offer coffee, cocktails, and live music performances.

  • The Opry cocktail bar opened in Western Springs approximately 2 years ago.
  • The Opry has now closed and surrendered its liquor license.

The players

Dan and Anne Schovain

The owners of The Opry cocktail bar and the Daydream Coffee shop in Western Springs.

Western Springs

The local community where The Opry cocktail bar was located and had built a following.

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The takeaway

The sudden closure of The Opry cocktail bar, a local favorite that had been open for just two years, is a disappointing development for the Western Springs community. The venue's unique Nashville-inspired concept and focus on music, drinks, and community had resonated with residents, making its abrupt shuttering an unexpected loss for the area.