Downtown Bar and Gaming Space B Social by Brick & Bourbon Closes

(KNSI) — Another downtown St. Cloud bar and restaurant has closed its doors.

The spot opened in 2019 as Brick & Bourbon, briefly closed to rebrand, and reopened in November 2023 as B Social by Brick & Bourbon. It has now shuttered for good.

A sign on the door thanked customers for their support, and fans aren’t out of luck. Gaming and gift cards can be redeemed at the other locations in Eden Prairie, Maple Grove and Stillwater.

The self-serve taproom Whit’s Craft opened in October 2023 and offered a selection of nearly 40 Minnesota-made beers, ciders and seltzers. It closed on August 31st. In a Facebook post, Whit’s Craft owners say they are “extremely disappointed” that August 31st was its last day open. The blog was candid, saying revitalization efforts have yet to take hold in the city as hoped. The owners lament that current traffic levels along West St. Germain and 5th Avenue aren’t high enough to allow a newer self-pour taproom to find its stride.

Also in August, Oblivion CoffeeBar & Mercantile went out of business. Owner Hailey Koep said she had quite a few problems with the building since the beginning that bled her dry and she hadn’t been able to recover.

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