Denver Sweet, a well-loved rooftop and video bar, permanently closed on Sunday, July 27 after nearly six years in business. The bar announced its closure on July 21, citing ongoing business challenges following the pandemic.
Highlights
- Denver Sweet closed its doors permanently on July 27 after six years in service.
- Owners pointed to ongoing financial struggles stemming from the pandemic as the reason behind the closure.
- The final day featured a Lumberjack Brunch and Farewell Beerbust, inviting guests to celebrate one last time.
Denver Sweet Says Goodbye
Inside view of Denver Sweet (Source: Facebook@Denver Sweet)
The beloved downtown Denver bar shut its food operations permanently on Sunday, July 27. Denver Sweet announced its closure on July 21 through their website. The post noted that the business never returned to pre-pandemic levels in recent years.
The post by the LGBTQ bar read, “Business has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, and over the last two years, we’ve seen a significant decline in traffic. Changing customer habits, tough economic conditions, and increased operational costs have made it increasingly difficult to sustain the business.”
Additionally, Denver Sweet emphasized rising labor costs, especially from living wage laws in Denver and Colorado. Rising costs and financial strain ultimately led the rooftop and video bar to close its doors.
About Denver Sweet
Located near the Colorado State Capitol, the bar served a casual American menu of burgers, pizzas, and draft beers. The menu highlights were black bean burgers, taco pizzas, and quesadillas. The drink lineup featured eight draft beers, seltzers, and seasonal cocktails.
The closure of Denver Sweet highlights the lasting challenges many hospitality businesses continue to face post-pandemic.
