Gordon Biersch to close Miami location

According to the Miami New Times, in a statement released by the Gordon Biersch Company, the Miami location on Brickell Avenue will close on November 1st.

Official Statement:

Gordon Biersch is closing its Brickell Avenue location in Miami as of November 1st due to adverse economic conditions at that location. Gordon Biersch will continue its focus on well-crafted beer and food at its remaining 34 locations across the US. Gordon Biersch has offered some of the team members of Gordon Biersch Miami opportunities with our other restaurants across the country and the remainder of our team members will receive company support through severance and our employee assistance program.

Shipyard Brew Pub to close its doors

Winter Park- After years of operation, several of them as Winter Park’s only craft brewery, the Shipyard Brew Pub of Winter Park announced suddenly yesterday:

After many years of operating the Shipyard Brew Pub in Winter Park, we have made the difficult decision to close the pub. Tomorrow (Thurs, Aug 15) will be our last day of business. Please join us for the Shipyard Pumpkinhead party tomorrow night to celebrate the many good years we’ve all had together in the Winter Park community.

The Shipyard Winter Park Pub is located adjacent to the Rollins College Campus in Winter Park at 200 West Fairbanks Ave. For mug club members, the Sea Dog Brew Pubs will accept the benefits of membership, according to a post by the Shipyard Pub.