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    Abbey founder and CEO David Cooley speaks about the future of his famous bar leading up to the premiere of the new reality show What Happens At The Abbey.
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 Daniel Reynolds Apr 17, 2017
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Is The Abbey Still A Gay Bar? The Owner Responds

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Is The Abbey Still A Gay Bar? The Owner Responds

Abbey founder and CEO David Cooley speaks about the future of his famous bar leading up to the premiere of the new reality show What Happens At The Abbey.

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