Essen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Tavern De Bosrust in Horendonk (near Essen), opened in 1991, closed due to bankruptcy after Covid and bad weather affected the business. Owner Dirk Devroe seeks buyers to revive it.
As VRT News reported, Tavern De Bosrust in Horendonk, near Essen, a municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, has closed because it went bankrupt. They mentioned that the tavern has been a good place since it opened in 1991. It was famous for its summer terrace, which was surrounded by greenery.
De Bosrust was also a place for families, with a mini golf course, playgrounds, and a corn maze that changed with the seasons. Many people, especially on weekends and holidays, visited the corn maze. Because it was on cycling routes near the Dutch border, cyclists often stopped there for a break.
Will Essen’s Tavern De Bosrust reopen after bankruptcy and decline?
The business is bankrupt, Dirk Devroe wants to find someone to buy De Bosrust. He hopes someone will bring it back to life. Some people are interested in buying it. They hope that the tavern’s history and where it is located will make people want to invest.
It is near cycling routes close to the Dutch border. Dirk Devroe mentioned that we don’t know what will happen to De Bosrust, but maybe it will be a popular place again. It could be a place for families, cyclists, and visitors to enjoy nature.
According to officials, in De Bosrust, the number of visitors went down over time. This might have been because people changed what they liked, there was more competition, or the economy was bad. These problems caused financial trouble, and the tavern had to close. The local community and visitors are sad that De Bosrust is gone. They mentioned that it was an important part of the area’s social life.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, it rained a lot for 2 years. This affected Tavern De Bosrust’s money. Dirk Devroe said these problems made it hard for the business to make money. The pandemic made it so fewer people could visit.
The bad weather stopped people from doing outdoor things. The tavern’s summer terrace, mini golf, and corn maze were popular. Devroe said it’s funny because De Bosrust would have done well in the recent nice weather. Many people like to visit when the weather is good.
