A restaurant with three decades as a pillar of Broadway in Denver will soon serve its last guests.
The Hornet, which opened in 1995 at 76 Broadway, is preparing to close after a nearly 30-year run, according to a post on Facebook. Its last day will be Saturday, Aug. 9.
A representative from the business could not immediately be reached to discuss the circumstances of the closure, but The Hornet’s social media announcement alluded to the changing dynamics at its building. This spring, an investment group called 76 N Broadway LLC purchased the property and in July, The Hornet’s space was listed for lease.
Despite the changes, BusinessDen previously reported that The Hornet had multiple years left on its lease and the option for an extension. The two-story building is also home to another ground-floor restaurant called Lucky Noodles, which relocated there from East Colfax Avenue in April.
“While many things have changed and become more complicated over the years at 1st & Broadway, we would prefer to celebrate all of the amazing times that you shared with us,” The Hornet posted, in part. “We are profoundly thankful for our incredible neighborhood and this city for supporting our local business over the years. Serving our guests was always our greatest privilege.”
With its bright blue facade, The Hornet was a favorite among the weekend brunch crowd as well as happy hour revelers in the entertainment-focused neighborhood.
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