Hangar Bar and Grill closing permanently
Natalie Chuck
The original bar has been in Pueblo since the late 1940s, the current owners have been running the business for 10 years
and last updated 2021-05-05 20:25:04-04
PUEBLO â An iconic restaurant in Pueblo that s been around for over 70 years, is closing its doors for good.
When Brian and Shawn Valencia took ownership of the Hangar Bar and Grill 10 years ago, they knew that the nearby interstate would eventually consume the property. However, the couple thought they has at least 10 more years from 2021 until they had to face that issue, so when the state called recently about purchasing the property, they were surprised .
May 4—Fans of The Hangar Bar and Grill, 100 23rd St., are planning one last meal at the historic eatery before in closes June 15 and the building falls to the wrecking ball. An Interstate 25 realignment project forced Hangar owners Brian and Shawn Valencia to decide if they wanted to move to a new location or take a buyout from the Colorado Department of Transportation. In a poignant Facebook .
Fans of The Hangar Bar and Grill, 100 23rd St., are planning one last meal at the historic eatery before in closes June 15 and the building falls to the wrecking ball.
An Interstate 25 realignment project forced Hangar owners Brian and Shawn Valencia to decide if they wanted to move to a new location or take a buyout from the Colorado Department of Transportation.
In a poignant Facebook announcement, the Valencias let their customers know the bittersweet news the buyout option was their choice. The post generated 176 comments and 286 shares.
Customers praised the hard-working couple and talked about the many memories they made at the restaurant. Sam Romero, his wife Resa and their six children are among Hangar fans saddened by the impending closure.