West Hollywood restaurant and bar the Den is closing at the end of March after 16 years on the Sunset Strip. The restaurant first opened in 2009 and is known as a low-key option in the neighborhood for burgers, flatbreads, and happy hour drinks. The closure was announced in an Instagram post that also thanked the staff and local community for their support over the years. “The Den has been an unforgettable staple on the Sunset Strip since 2009 and we couldn’t have done it without you,” the post reads. Fans of the Den have until March 31 to head over for a final round of drinks.
The Den’s closure comes as part of a wider wave of West Hollywood businesses shutting down. Earlier this month, Hudson House ended operations in the city, while 40-year-old French restaurant Le Petit Four is fundraising to try to stay open. The West Hollywood location of 26-year-old Irish pub Rock & Reilly’s also closed in early March, just before St. Patrick’s Day.
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