Red Barn Is NOT Closing

Posted on July 2, 2015 | 20 Comments

The rumors have swirled for weeks: The Westport Family Y bought the Red Barn. It will be torn down, and used for parking.

The Y is not talking. But the lights were off last night, the parking lot deserted — and Westporters got even more worried.

Red Barn restaurant

You can keep worrying — but only if you wanted to dine there before Wednesday.

The Red Barn is closed because the kitchen is being revamped. They’re adding new ovens, and a natural gas hookup.

It reopens July 8.

At the same place its been all these years: next to Merritt Parkway Exit 41.

You know: Right near the new Y.

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20 responses to “Red Barn Is NOT Closing”

  2. Bruce Fernie SHS1970 | July 2, 2015 at 9:52 am |

    Thank goodness… everything good can’t be stripped from the once great town. (old guy rant)

  3. Diane Cady | July 2, 2015 at 9:54 am |

    Here is hope that the septic system is repaired and no longer contaminating the Saugatuck River.

  4. T. Mitchell | July 2, 2015 at 9:57 am |

    Don’t forget that Splash also “wasn’t” closing…..they were just doing much needed “electrical work”, yet they were in actuality a goner.
    Stay tuned……

  5. George Albano | July 2, 2015 at 9:58 am |

    Hallelujah!! Some things in life are just irreplaceable … The Red Barn is one of those … Can’t wait to try out the new ovens!

  6. Morley Boyd | July 2, 2015 at 10:01 am |

    There must be a reason why the Y wants that kitchen to remain operational. I’m guessing that it has nothing to do with the preparation of food.

  7. Sandy Soennichsen | July 2, 2015 at 10:18 am |

    The family still own the property, or does the Y own it and are letting the family run the business for now? Just wondering.

  8. J Wagner | July 2, 2015 at 10:33 am |

    So will they please fix the Roof Sign. It’s been missing the “The ” for a while. Might show the owners care….

  9. Patricia Graves | July 2, 2015 at 11:05 am |

    Staples Class of 70 is having their Reunion dinner at RED BARN Saturday August 15th.

  10. T. Mitchell | July 2, 2015 at 11:23 am |

    Does Staples Class of ’70 have a contingency plan in place ?
    Just saying…..

  11. Patricia Graves | July 2, 2015 at 9:51 pm |

    whoops! Correction Staples Class of ’70 reunion is at another great historic Westport area spot on Aug 15th…Cobbs Mill Inn.

  12. William Adler | July 3, 2015 at 9:15 am |

    Dan, I think you’ve succeeded in encouraging your flock to be truly candid but also with appropriate tone. Love the candor here. I have nothing to add to this thread but it was a nice way to start the morning. Happy 4th! I’ll be channeling childhood memories of fireworks at Compo Beach and taking them in from Cedar Point!

  13. Sandy Johnson | July 3, 2015 at 4:57 pm |

    Happy July 4th to all in Westport from my new home in New Orleans. LA Renting an apt from my son as unfortunately I had to leave WP as I could no longer afford my acre property. However, I am glad to be able to still be in touch via Dan and 06880. It’s great that I am able to live in an exciting and fun place, but will still miss Westport after 35 years there.

  14. N A Oppmann | July 13, 2015 at 9:23 pm |

    FYI The Red Barn is closed (they also posted it to their FB page in response to someone’s post to their page).