A renovation and menu overhaul in May wasn’t enough to save Haymaker Public House, which closed suddenly on October 4 after seven years at 203 E. Washington. The pub catered to sports and trivia aficionados and was owned by Sporcle, the Seattle-based online and live events trivia company it was located in the longtime home of Metzger’s Restaurant (now on Zeeb Rd.) and, later, the ill-fated Arena bar, whose owner was convicted of sales tax evasion.
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After the pandemic and subsequent staff turnover, Sporcle engaged Synergy Restaurant Consultants, which, to quote the establishment’s Facebook page, embarked on an “amazing transformation” that brightened the interior and revamped its food and beverage offerings. The space is now for rent at an undisclosed rate.
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