Amid nuisance allegations, Galla Park at The Banks files for bankruptcy; pledges to remain open – The Cincinnati Enquirer

Galla Parkopened in October 2018 as a restaurant and bar at Third Street and Joe Nuxhall Way, a few stepsfrom the entrance to Great American Ball Park.(Photo: Enquirer file)

The operator of Galla Park at The Banks, PMG Cincinnati, Inc., announced Tuesday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

A press release notes Galla Park will stay open and continue to employ its roughly 60employees, but the restaurant and bar is urging supporters to defend it against the city of Cincinnati's allegations that the business is a nuisance.

The city filed a nuisance complaint against Galla Park last week in Hamilton County Common PleasCourt and is asking a judge to shut the business down for a year.

The complaint outlined underage drinking, bar fights and repeated police intervention among the reasons for seeking the designation.

Galla Park management has said it takes 'full responsibility for any and all reported circumstances within our control."

A court hearing on the matter has not yet been scheduled.

"Galla Park remains committed to the Downtown and Banks communities, and we are encouraged by the incredible support and words of encouragement we have received from our loyal employees, guests, and patrons," the press release posted on Galla Park's Facebook page said.

"We want to use that strength to preserve our investment in the Downtown and Banks communities, and if you want to help Galla Park to continue to thrive, then we encourage you to dine with us, and support us on your evenings on the town," the press release goes on to say. "After all, without you, none of what we have been able to achieve would have been possible."

It then asks supporters to "share your feelings of support with the City Manager and the Mayor's Office with the same enthusiasm you have shown us in the last week."

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