Boston-area dive bar hosting sale after water damage prompted closure

Charlie’s Kitchen is selling all of its furniture and “starting over” after the Harvard Square dive bar suffered extreme water damage earlier this year.

By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com

An iconic Cambridge dive bar is “starting over” after severe water damage caused the establishment to close earlier this year.

Charlie’s Kitchen, one of Harvard Square’s longstanding establishments, is selling its entire inventory this weekend, the restaurant announced on Facebook Tuesday.

“Charlie’s will be starting over and NEEDS YOUR HELP,” the bar wrote in a post dated Sept. 29.