09/26/2026
The rumors can officially stop now 😬
We are incredibly excited to share that The Crowbar is officially under new ownership!
For years, Brian and Brenda built The Crowbar into a place where people come for more than just a meal. It’s a place to pull up a chair, catch up with friends, watch the game, grab a bite to eat, and probably hear a story or two that changes every time it’s told.
Buying The Crowbar wasn't exactly on our 2026 Bingo Card. When the time came, we saw an opportunity to build on a business that already means a lot to the Trafalgar community, and we knew keeping the business local was of upmost importance!
Austin and Erica Blackwell, along with Ryan and Leslie Haddan, owners of Hadwell Hardware are proud to be the new owners of The Crowbar.
We have a lot of respect for what has been built here, and we're excited to carry it forward while putting our own touch on what comes next. We especially want to thank Brian and Brenda for trusting us with something they have spent years building.
To the employees, customers, friends, and community who have supported The Crowbar over the years: Thank You! We hope you'll continue to be part of The Crowbar and its future.
To those wondering what's changing, it is business as usual for now. We want to listen to the employees, customers & future customers to figure out what works and where we can put our own touch on things.
-Austin, Erica, Ryan & Leslie
