A popular LoDo bar that’s often a destination ahead of Colorado Rockies games won’t be serving beers in time for home opening weekend.
The Tavern on Blake Street, a new concept taking over the building formerly known as Blake Street Tavern, had hoped to open this weekend, coinciding with the launch of baseball season. That timeline has been delayed, however, due to “mechanical issues,” the business posted on Instagram.
Five of the 26 HVAC units on the roof need to be replaced, so there is no air conditioning in the main dining room, basement or kitchen currently, the post says. Additionally, the back deck needs to be replaced.
“With that being said our grand opening is delayed until further notice,” the post states. Owner Jeff Moerke could not immediately be reached for additional comment.
When Blake Street Tavern closed in 2023, Denver lost one of its most iconic sports bars. Moerke, founder of Harper & Hudson Hospitality Group, previously told The Denver Post he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to revive the space because the branding aligned with this other restaurant in Snowmass, called The Tavern Kitchen and Bar.
Moerke is also working to open a flagship version of The Tavern restaurant in Las Vegas, which will inhabit a 40,000-square-foot space and employ several robots to flip burgers and make pizzas.
When it opens, The Tavern on Blake Street will join that family of brands and feature a menu similar to the location in Snowmass, where dishes range from casual bites like chicken wings and burgers to high-dollar items like a seafood tower and $130 prime Tomahawk steak. The restaurant is also a popular spot to catch live music.
