Saying Goodbye to Sunset Park: Five Boroughs Brewing Co. to Close Original Taproom After Eight Years
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Following eight amazing years serving the community, Five Boroughs Brewing Co. is set to close the doors of its original Sunset Park taproom on December 21, 2025 as the lease on its current space draws to a close. Although it’s certainly a bittersweet transition, the brewery has confirmed it is “seeking a new location in New York City focused on a taproom experience,” so this isn’t quite the end of the brand’s story. In the meantime, its current space will be taken over by the Brooklyn Cannery, which will keep some Five Boroughs favorites on rotation, helping the brand maintain a modest, perpetual presence in its original home.
According to a press release from Five Boroughs Brewing Co., in the coming weeks, fans are invited to visit the Sunset Park taproom, share memories, and raise a glass to its legacy before doors close on December 21.
The decision comes as the terms of the lease end in 2025. While the brand will be leaving its original home, Five Boroughs remains deeply committed to finding its next home within New York City with a focus on foot traffic and taproom experience versus manufacturing space. The search for that new space is actively underway.
“This taproom has been so much more than four walls and a bar,” said Kevin O’Donnell, Co-Founder of Five Boroughs. “It’s been a gathering place for neighbors, a home for our team, and a symbol of what we set out to build — a beer brand that celebrates every corner of New York. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, I’m incredibly grateful for the community that has supported us from day one.”
While Five Boroughs looks for its next home, the Brooklyn Cannery plans to take over the location and will continue to serve Five Boroughs favorites while extending the space into a daytime café and event venue — allowing the brand to keep a small presence in its first home even after the move.
“We’re sad to close this chapter at Five Boroughs, but this is not the end of the story.” said Rob Day, VP Of Marketing at Barrel One Collective, parent company of Five Boroughs. “We’re proud of what this team and this space have meant to New York beer. We’re excited to find the right home that allows us to continue showing up for this city the way it’s always shown up for us.”
About Five Boroughs Brewing Co.
Founded in 2017, Five Boroughs Brewing Co. was born from a simple idea: beer that brings New Yorkers together. From its original home in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, the brewery has built a reputation for quality craft beer and community connection across all five boroughs. Five Boroughs is part of the Barrel One Collective, a family of independent craft beverage brands across the Northeast.
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