The Three Legged Monkey bar has been battling in bankruptcy court for more than six months. The court's ruling came down on Friday saying the bar can stay open right where it is located.

"It's taken me $700,000 to get this verdict and substantiate my position," said Three Legged Monkey bar owner Mike Armstrong.

"The judge decided we were able to assume the lease. It allows us to stay in business," said Armstrong

He was forced to file bankruptcy to keep the city from trying to buy out his lease. Complaints of noise level, parking  issues and fights have spurred impressions of the local sports bar hot spot.

The City Council had previously voted to stop the bar from getting its liquor license, and tried to buy the shopping center that the bar is in. The council even tried to void the bar's lease at its current location.

"Location is an asset and a reason why businesses are successful," said Armstrong.

The bankruptcy judge agreed with Armstrong, saying that if the bar did not stay in its current location, that it would be out of business and his employees would lose their jobs. The bar must pay toward debts and property taxes within 30 days to stay open. Neighbors in the area had mixed reactions about the ruling.

"If the law comes down and says to abide. We've got to go ahead and live with it," said local resident Gary Lucas.

"I was disappointed when I heard the court's decision. I mean you get angry, and then you just have to move on," said Ellen Brissette. 

The ruling, however, has Armstrong looking for a little payback in the courtroom.

"Oh, I'm talking about me filing litigation. We're no longer going to be on the defensive. We're going to be on the offensive. This gives me substantiation to take action against entities such as the city manager," said Armstrong.

Some changes are planned for inside the bar as well, including new menu items and some celebrities making appearances.