The cat is out of the bag…it’s been a deal being worked on for weeks, but today the current owner of the Cuff Complex, Joey Burgess confirmed that the popular Capitol gay bar and nightclub he purchased in 2019 right before Covid struck, has been sold to a new owner, Scott Walent.
from Joey Burgess:
Some businesses truly become the backbone of a neighborhood, and we sincerely hope they continue to thrive for generations to come. The Cuff Complex is one of those special places for us. We take great pride in having been stewards of this business, navigating it through the challenges of the pandemic and the ups and downs of the past five years.
– Joey Burgess
We are absolutely thrilled to pass the torch to Scott Walent and his talented team, confident that they will carry the Cuff Complex into its exciting next chapter. As for our team, after years of growth and hard work, we’re looking forward to taking a well deserved break and focus on the new projects and goals that lie ahead.
The transfer of ownership should be complete by mid April according to Burgess. Planning and booking of the popular annual Cuff Pride Festival has already begun and Burgess will help Walent with production of the event in June.
The Cuff Complex has been a popular gay bar and night club at 13th and Pine on Capitol Hill since opening in 1993, with an emphasis on events for the leather and fetish communities. The Friday and Saturday night dance nights have featured world class djs from around the world.
Burgess/Hall own several other Capitol Hill business including Queer/Bar, Elliott Bay Book Company, and Oddfellows Cafe.
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