“Climbing on the bars is not safe for you or for our team, and it’s not something we will allow or condone,” the owners of the Vermont Pub and Brewery stated in a recent message to their patrons, WPTZ reported.
The establishment, a Burlington fixture for nearly four decades, is facing a final wave of indignity as it prepares to shutter its doors. Following a series of thefts over a recent weekend, the brewery issued an urgent plea for customers to respect the staff and the physical space during the business’s remaining days.
The thefts involved patrons allegedly climbing onto the bar while staff members were distracted to snatch items directly off the walls, including plants located behind the service area. This behavior comes at a particularly sensitive time for the local institution, which is currently in its final week of operations.
The Vermont Pub and Brewery is scheduled to close permanently this Saturday, Nov. 14. This final day of service arrives just three days after the business celebrated its 38th anniversary, a milestone that serves as a stark contrast to its current struggle to maintain operations.
The decision to close was first announced in October. The owners said that the business has found it difficult to reach the necessary revenue levels to remain sustainable in the economy that has persisted since 2020.
The recent wave of petty theft has added an emotional burden to an already difficult transition. The owners described this period as “the toughest month emotionally for our entire staff,” according to the message posted to the brewery’s Facebook page.
While the theft of decor and plants may seem minor in isolation, the incidents highlight the tension often found in the closing stages of long-standing community landmarks. For a business that has served the Burlington community for 38 years, the loss of decor is compounded by the perceived lack of respect for a team that is already mourning the end of their workplace.
The owners used their recent communication to express gratitude to the community members who have continued to show up. They thanked those who have supported both the business and its employees throughout these final, challenging weeks.
“Stealing items off our walls is unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” the owners wrote in their post, making it clear that even in its final days, the establishment intends to maintain its standards of conduct.
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