The COVID-19 pandemic is not the reason they are closing, he said. “We’ve had tremendous support from the community,” Bob Hagmeier said. The renovations included covering the walls with barn wood, and creation of a 15-seat bar with high-top tables, as well as a tweak of the name to include “Pizzeria & Tavern.” The Hagmeiers did a major remodeling and updating of the space in 2018 – remaining open for takeout throughout the process. New bar installed at Harry’s Pizzeria and Tavern in 2018. 10 years ago, taking with it much of the same decor. In 2017, the Hagmeiers bought Harry’s from founder Barbara Lang – who had moved the business from Hartford to 1003 Farmington Ave. “We made some very reasonable proposals,” she said, noting that they have continued to pay a very expensive lease in full throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. When that wasn’t going anywhere they thought they had secured a buyer for the business, but that potential buyer was also unable to come to terms with the landlord. The lease runs out on March 31, and MaryAnn Hagmeier said they worked hard to negotiate a contract that would work in the current economic climate. “We just couldn’t come to terms with the landlord.” “We’re really sad too,” MaryAnn Hagmeier said Sunday. Harry’s Pizzeria & Tavern has had a presence in West Hartford for nearly three decades, but owners Bob and MaryAnn Hagmeier said it is with heavy hearts that they are announcing the business will officially close its doors on March 14, The owners of Harry’s Pizzeria & Tavern at 39 South Main Street in West Hartford say it will officially close its doors on March 14.
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