<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3yadwx_0vvgbEzO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3yadwx_0vvgbEzO00" width="980" height="691" ><figcaption>Kerri Mac</figcaption></figure>A unique bar in the heart of downtown Waterloo is now closed.I was scrolling through Facebook on Thursday afternoon when something surprising popped up on my feed. One of the first businesses I recall ever writing about is shutting down.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DaqKingWaterloo/">Daq King</a>, a bar that specialized in delicious daquiri drinks will be no more.A daquiri is a drink that mainly consists of rum, citrus juice, and some sort of sugar/sweetener. It <a href="https://www.thespruceeats.com/classic-daiquiri-recipe-759294">reportedly</a> originated in the late 1880s in Cuba. One business owner wanted to bring this delicious drink to Waterloo.Daq King opened for business in the winter of 2021 at its location in downtown Waterloo at 632 Sycamore Street.This announcement was made quite suddenly on Thursday, October 3rd. In text written in all capital letters, the team behind the unique bar confirmed that they are closed."SORRY BUT THE DAQ KING DAIQUIRI SHOP AND BAR IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED!!!!!"This statement continued on by saying that they would now be renting out their daiquiri machines for events and parties. There is no word on what went into the company's decision to close up the bar.We will keep you updated if any additional information is released regarding this business closure.Stay up to date with everything going on in Eastern Iowa by downloading the free station app from your app store.Also, do not forget to follow the station across all social media platforms for the latest updates about businesses opening and closing in our neck of the woods.</div></body>

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Waterloo Bar Shuts Down Abruptly, Announces New Direction

A unique bar in the heart of downtown Waterloo is now closed. I was scrolling through Facebook on Thursday afternoon when something surprising popped up on my feed. One of the first businesses I recall ever writing about is shutting down. Daq King, a bar that specialized in delicious daquiri...