If you’ve ever wandered through Denver’s City Park neighborhood on a sunny day, chances are you’ve passed by the vibrant energy of Vine Street Pub & Brewery. Known for its friendly vibes, fresh house-brewed beer, and some of the best veggie burgers and nachos this side of the Rockies, Vine Street is more than just a pub—it’s a community cornerstone.
After being closed for nearly three years during the pandemic, Vine Street triumphantly reopened in 2023, bringing back all the things loyal fans missed—and then some. It’s no small feat to re-open a beloved restaurant in a post-pandemic world, but if anyone could do it, it’s the Mountain Sun family.
Reopening Vine Street wasn’t just about flipping the lights back on and tapping the kegs. It was about rallying a team, restoring culture, and rebuilding operations—brick by brick, pint by pint.
The management team at Vine Street worked tirelessly to rehire, retrain, and reestablish the Mountain Sun values that make each of their pubs special. This wasn’t just about service—it was about re-igniting a mission of radical hospitality, teamwork, and genuine connection. And they've done just that.
Today, Vine Street is once again packed with locals, regulars, and first-time visitors alike, all drawn to the energy of a team that’s in sync, on point, and clearly loving what they do. And while a lot of that credit goes to the amazing people behind the bar and in the kitchen, a little behind-the-scenes tech has played a supporting role.
At ShiftForce, we’re incredibly proud to support Vine Street Pub with ShiftNote, our daily digital logbook. From the moment they reopened, Vine Street knew they needed to get operations right—clean communication, better documentation, and strong shift-to-shift consistency.
Here’s what Vine Street uses ShiftNote for:
Coordinating shifts and expectations: With multiple managers rotating across shifts, having a central place to communicate key information is critical. No more missed notes or lost paper logs.
Tracking operational wins: From a great service recovery story to new vendor arrivals or equipment fixes, it’s all documented in ShiftNote and easily searchable.
Protecting the business: Whether it's an incident, maintenance issue, or customer complaint, the team can log it immediately—keeping records clear and liability low.
One of their managers summed it up best:
"I don’t need to chase down three people for updates anymore—I just open ShiftNote and it’s all right there. It makes it easier to be a better manager."
And that’s exactly why we do what we do.
There’s something incredibly rewarding about seeing a restaurant come back stronger than ever. The reopening of Vine Street Pub wasn’t just about serving beers again—it was about rebuilding community, strengthening culture, and making operations smoother than before.
To the whole team at Vine Street: we see your hard work, we celebrate your wins, and we’re honored to be part of your journey.