Caldonia's closes after more than three decades in Aurora

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Caldonia's -- and its patio -- is closed indefinitely.
For 34 years, people have flocked to Caldonia's Tavern and Roadside BBQ for beers and 'cue, parking on the large patio in warm weather, huddling in front of the TVs inside to watch sports the rest of the year.

But if you were looking forward to celebrating the return of patio weather at Caldonia's, you'll have to look elsewhere: The restaurant and bar, located just off of Parker and Iliff, closed its doors after this past weekend.

"I'm not sure at this point what the plan is," says Bernie, who was helping the owners close up yesterday. "They're talking about renovation, but I'm not sure." That sounds hopeful, but the website features a far less optimistic message:

We are proud to have shared our passion and services with our community for 34 years so this comes with a heavy heart that we are closing Caldonia's indefinitely.

We thank all of you for making this such a special place and we value our friendships and "family like" atmosphere you help create.

For our die hard loyal customers, thank you for everything, you are all truly amazing. We hope you visit us at our sister restaurants in the near future.

Like Govnr's Park in Capitol Hill and Marlowe's, which, together with Caldonia's, created quite a swinging-singles triumvirate in the early '80s.

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Caldonia's Bar-B-Que

2252 S. Parker Road, Denver, CO

Category: Restaurant

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Zurchmom
Zurchmom

Soooo very sad to hear this. I worked in the office back in the 80's with George Mannion, Jackson, Amy, Zoom, Lance & the rest of the crew, best people & place to work. It believe it was Caldonias hayday!

Monica_one
Monica_one

I drove doen from Genesee yestetday and was horrified to see the sign: "Closed For. . . . .Ever!" I made this trek for what I have considered the BEST WINGS in Denver. I will miss you!!

davebarnes
davebarnes

1. Our landlord raised our rent so much that we said: Fuck It.2. We own the land and got an offer we could not refuse. Fuck It.

Ariesess419
Ariesess419

So is it goin to b torn down. Or jus new owners amd reopened?

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