A beer hall and eatery in West Des Moines that the city recently denied a liquor license to has closed.

The Hall posted on its Facebook page Friday, Sept. 19 that it and neighboring The Kitchen — both inside The Foundry building at 111 S. 11th St. — would be closed. It again posted on Sept. 22 that it would be closed until further notice.

West Des Moines City Council voted 4-1 on Monday, Sept. 15 to deny The Hall's new owner a liquor license , but city officials said they have not taken any more action since and don't know why the establishment is closed.

Representatives with The Hall did not immediately respond Tuesday, Sept. 23 for comment.

West Des Moines denied new owner Maria Mendoza a liquor license because of past issues including a previously denied liquor license for anoth

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