20 years on, Seattle's Sazerac set to close after New Year's Eve

Sazerac is set to close New Year's Day after 20 years in business. A new restaurant will open in its place in mid-March 2017. Sazerac is set to close New Year's Day after 20 years in business. A new restaurant will open in its place in mid-March 2017. Photo: Courtesy Kimpton Hotels Photo: Courtesy Kimpton Hotels Image 1 of / 83 Caption Close 20 years on, Seattle's Sazerac set to close after New Year's Eve 1 / 83 Back to Gallery

Inside the Hotel Monaco building at the corner of Spring Street and Fourth Avenue, Sazerac has served up its namesake cocktail and southern-themed cuisine for 20 years now.

But this New Year's Eve, Sazerac will serve its last sazerac.

Owner Kimpton Hotels announced Wednesday that the bar and restaurant will close after one last bash New Year's Eve.

Though the announcement didn't offer details as to why the company is shuttering the eclectic night spot, Kimpton plans to "reconcept" the space into a new restaurant that will open mid-March 2017.

The new restaurant will be aimed more at "simple, seasonal fare perfect for sharing," according to the announcement. Similarly, its bar will serve the usual array of liquors and other spirits.

Kimpton plans to add an outdoor space for the new restaurant as well, which will include a retractable canopy, heaters and fire pits.

Sazerac's grand finale party will get rolling at 5 p.m. Dec. 31 and wrap up at 10 p.m. Those wishing to attend can reserve a table via Open Table. The restaurant will open for brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. New Year's Day.

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