Owner of Harpo’s downtown bar sells after 39 years

March 25, 2010

Harpo's Bar in Columbia, MO

After 39 years, an original owner of Harpo’s, Dennis Harper, has sold his popular downtown restaurant.

Chuck Naylor and Kevin Fitzpatrick, both MU alumni, bought the Columbia eatery from Harper on March 2.

Harper said he believes they will continue running the restaurant in true Harpo’s style. “It has steamrolled on,” he said. “Why slow it down?”

Read the full article at columbiamissourian.com.