Brett Hull's sports restaurant skates into Wentzville

St. Louis Blues hockey legend Brett Hull has added his name to a new restaurant at The Junction of Wentzville, a 13,600 SF commercial development currently under construction in Wentzville, Mo.

Brett Hull’s Junction House, originally announced as Junction House in March, will be the centerpiece of the rapidly-growing development area and is slated to open in October 2020.

The multi-level eating and drinking establishment will occupy more than 9,400 SF including the main restaurant area, a large covered outdoor patio and a 1,500 SF open-air rooftop suitable for both public use and private events. All three areas of the restaurant will feature a full-service bar and seating for dining with special Brett Hull photos and memorabilia.

“We’ve been in talks with Brett Hull for about two years now and are absolutely thrilled to now have him come on board as a partner and add his name and the energy and excitement he brings to our already exciting venue,” said Keith Horneker, a local entrepreneur, restaurateur and Wentzville resident who developed the Junction House concept along with a group of five other St. Louisans with more than 20 years of combined experience in the local food and beverage industry.

“Having Brett involved has always been our long-term plan, and now we’ll also serve signature cocktails made with Brett’s very own Codigo brand; a super-premium tequila,” Horneker said.

“I’m excited to be part of such a great group and bring such a neat concept to the city of Wentzville,” said Brett Hull.

“As we bring our vision to life and share it with everyone in the community, I’m really happy I could help create jobs in these trying times. I can’t wait to relax out on the rooftop and enjoy some great food and many Codigo cocktails with the great people of Wentzville,” Hull said.

A new fitness gym called F45 Training Wentzville will occupy the remaining 3,000 SF of retail space in the new building and will be located adjacent to Brett Hull’s Junction House. It is also scheduled to open later in October 2020.

“Scoring the fourth most goals in NHL history, Brett is not only the best Blue we’ve ever had, but he’s one of the best to ever play in the NHL. Brett is a hero in our city and we want to prominently feature him throughout our establishment. Brett plans to be at the grand opening next month and plans to visit regularly with friends throughout the year. We’ll be announcing the grand opening date soon,” Horneker said.

Sullivan Bank is providing $4.3 million in construction financing for the project, which is being developed by LayneCo Construction Services. Patrick Wittenbrink of Carmody MacDonald P.C. is representing Horneker and his partners in the development.

Read MWM's previous article on The Junction development here: Restaurant and gym to anchor next phase of The Junction in Wentzville

Restaurant and gym to anchor next phase of The Junction in Wentzville

Junction House, an upscale, full-service restaurant and bar will anchor the next phase of The Junction, an 18-acre Mia Rosa Holdings development located at the intersection of Lodora Drive and I-70 in the heart of Wentzville, Mo.

The 9,400 SF multi-level eating and drinking establishment restaurant with a twist on casual sports dining includes a main restaurant area, a large covered outdoor patio, and a 1,500 SF open-air rooftop suitable for both public use and private events. All three areas of the restaurant will be equipped with a full-service bar and seating for dining.

F45, a new fitness gym, will occupy the remaining 3,000 SF of retail space in the new building and will be located adjacent to Junction House.

The Junction House concept was developed by local entrepreneur and restaurateur, Keith Horneker, along with a group of five other St. Louisans with more than twenty years of combined experience in the local food and beverage industry.

“Our vision is to redefine casual sports dining through handcrafted foods and signature mixed drinks to be enjoyed in an atmosphere like none other in the very fast growing Wentzville area,” Horneker said.

“We will offer more of an upscale type menu showcasing a wide variety of unconventional burgers and flatbreads along with traditional bar cuisine such as sandwiches and pizzas and an assortment of pastas and entrees that are attributed to my Italian heritage.”

The new restaurant and gym will join Holiday Inn Express, which opened last year, Junction Apartments, set to open in May 2020, Sugarfire Smoke House, which opened a few months ago, multiple sand volleyball courts and 10,000 SF of retail space with open availability for additional tenants.

“It’s a really exciting time to be developing in this area, and we’re very excited to finally be able to bring our vision to life and do so in a great city such as Wentzville,” said Horneker, a Wentzville area resident.

Both the restaurant and the gym are scheduled for completion in August 2020.

Sullivan Bank is providing $4.3 million in construction financing for the project. Other project partners include LayneCo Construction Services, Gray Design Group and Patrick Wittenbrink of Carmody MacDonald P.C.