Popular Tampa Brewery Closing Ybor City Taproom

TAMPA, FL — A popular Tampa brewery is closing its Ybor City taproom by the end of the month.

Tampa Bay Brewing Company will serve its last beer at its Centro Ybor location at 1600 E. 8th Ave. on May 31, according to an announcement made on social media.

“After nearly 30 years in Ybor City, with our first pints officially being served February 1997, the time has come for us to reluctantly turn the page and close this chapter of our history,” owner David Doble said.

He said he knows “there’s probably a lot of questions,” before adding, “I just want to say we extend our deepest gratitude to our employees, our customers and obviously this incredible community for years of support. We are truly grateful for your patronage and look forward to writing new chapters as we move forward.”

The Westchase production brewery and restaurant at 13937 Monroes Business Park will remain open.

Tampa Bay Brewing Company beers are also available at retail locations in Florida and Georgia.

“It’s not the best news, but it's also not terrible news either. It's just time to turn that page,” Doble said.

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