The last couple of years have been especially rough for Harry’s, and the venue did everything it could to keep it going, including special parties. “It was good, but it was a short-term goal rather than a long-term goal,” Pieri said.

Horizon at Harry’s, which opened in 2012, had become the primary source of revenue at Harry’s. The club focused on EDM and party DJs. The fine-dining aspect was fizzling, leading to the restaurant’s move to casual dining.

Pieri said he is working on his next venture, though he hasn’t revealed details. It may or may not be downtown, and it most likely will be on a smaller scale than Harry’s.

“Smaller is better,” he said. “There’s lower overhead, and it looks busier. A bigger place doesn’t look as busy.”

On Jan. 29, Harry’s will celebrate with a return by the first band to perform at Harry’s, Shrinking Violets, along with several DJs who’ve performed there over the years. Happy hour starts at 4 p.m. that day, with the band and DJs at 9 p.m.

Jan. 30 is a night to reminisce and drink with Harry’s staffers, DJs and Harry Belli, beginning at 6 p.m.

“A lot of people haven’t been here in so long and just want to come down,” Pieri said. “This was the place to be. People met there, got engaged there, and it’s definitely a landmark in St. Louis.”

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