Orlando's Ivanhoe Village is facing tough times, and The Hammered Lamb, a popular spot known for its lively atmosphere and Sunday brunches, is struggling. Ongoing construction on Orange Avenue has hurt its business. A year-long project to replace the sewer lines started in 2023, has made it hard for customers to reach the venue and disrupted local businesses. The Hammered Lamb experiences a stark downturn, with owner Jason Lambert reporting a 50% drop in sales. "It's literally construction exhaustion—everyone is tired of trying to find a place to park," Lambert stated, per a ClickOrlando report. The distress isn't isolated to The Hammered Lamb. Fellow local business Bandbox conceded to the climate earlier this month, transitioning entirely to an online platform.

Resilience, however, is a quality The Hammered Lamb wears firmly on its sleeve. Refusing to relinquish their cornerstone in the neighborhood without a struggle, the establishment has curated an event, "Save the Lamb," aiming to rally support from locals and beyond. The agenda boasts live music, drink specials, and guests of special note. "A lot of our regulars have come and gone over the years," General Manager Lee Wolfcale said, per WESH. "I get it, it’s annoying, but if we want to keep surviving, we always need the help of people coming back and becoming regulars — new and old."

This community call-to-arms includes a special brunch where customers can participate in a raffle, with prizes ranging from items donated by local entities to a Miller Lite-sponsored guitar autographed by country music artist Luke Combs. Lambert places his hope in the hands of a communal lifeline, hoping to amass $30,000 in contributions. "We’ve put out a cry for help, and people have been coming in with all kinds of stuff," Lambert revealed to ClickOrlando. Without reaching this critical goal, The Hammered Lamb's future appears uncertain, blending with an all-too-common narrative of local establishments pushed to the fringe by unyielding urban development pressures.