Less than two months after reopening the Vine Street Pub in Denver — following a four-year closure — Mountain Sun Pubs said it will close one of its three Boulder locations.
Under the Sun Pub & Pizza, which is located below the Southern Sun Pub & Brewery, at 627 S. Broadway, will shut its doors on Aug. 17 after 11 years, owner Kevin Daly wrote on Facebook. The space will be used for private events, and staff members have been offered jobs at the company’s four other properties, which include the Mountain Sun Pub and the Long’s Peak Pub.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Under the Sun. This decision was not made lightly, and after much reflection and consideration, we have come to the difficult conclusion that continuing our operations is no longer sustainable. We share in the sadness that this news may bring to the Boulder community,” the Facebook post reads.
“Please know that despite our best efforts to adapt to the challenges we face, closing our doors is the most responsible course of action at this time. This decision will ultimately strengthen Mountain Sun Pubs, allowing us to focus our resources and energy on enhancing the experiences at our other locations,” the statement continued.
Daly has been outspoken in previous interviews with The Denver Post about the difficulty of running a restaurant in the years since the pandemic began. That was part of the reason why he waited so long to reopen Vine Street Pub in Denver.
Originally Published: August 14, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.
