欧博百家乐March First Brewing Shutters its Fountain Squ

March First Brands has shuttered all of its downtown Cincinnati locations as of Wednesday.

The local brewery and distillery brand owned a March First taproom and Laveau, an upscale restaurant with New Orleans-inspired fare and cocktails that paid homage to famous Voodoo practitioner Marie Laveau, on Fountain Square. Both locations, as well as the Cincinnati Distilling bottle shop inside the March First taproom, closed abruptly this week, with signs on the doors reading, "Thank you Fountain Square! We're grateful for your support and patronage & look forward to serving you at our other locations with top-notch services and experiences."

The March First taproom first opened at Fountain Square in summer of 2023; Laveau followed that September. While March First has not officially announced the closures online, the information for the Fountain Square taproom has been removed from the brewery’s website; Laveau's website remains up at this time. CityBeat reached out to both March First and its Fountain Square landlord, Fifth Third Bank, for comment on the closures, but has not heard back.

Other March First brands and businesses that remain open include the flagship brewery in Blue Ash, Cincinnati Distilling in Milford and FigLeaf Brewing in Middletown. The brand is also opening a Cincinnati Distilling bottle shop at Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe.

In April, March First also shuttered Woodburn Brewing in East Walnut Hills after announcing the opening of its Monroe bottle shop. The brand says, as part of this shift, it was moving Woodburn’s management team to support the launch and temporarily closing the brewery. March First added that the brewery’s future was undetermined; however, in June, March First listed Woodburn’s brewery, taproom and branding for sale.

More info: marchfirstbrewing.com.

Slideshow We're Going to Miss These Greater Cincinnati Restaurants and Bars That Have Closed So Far in 2025

Somm Wine Bar East Price Hill wine bar and restaurant Somm closed permanently in March after nearly nine years in business. Somm opened along Price Avenue in May 2016 with an expansive selection of wines and a contemporary upscale, yet approachable menu. The wine bar, owned by Cafeo Hospitality, which owns other Greater Cincinnati restaurants and bars like Jefferson Social, Incline Public House and Press on Monmouth, didn't provide a specific reason for closing, but the closure came off as abrupt to some, as the restaurant shared its new spring menu just days before the announcement.

Cactus Pear A staple for Southwestern fare and much-loved margaritas in Clifton closed its doors permanently after over three decades in business this January. Located just a few blocks from the University of Cincinnati, Cactus Pear had been fueling students and community members alike with its menu of fajitas, tacos and Mexican specialties for over 30 years. It was also consistently voted in the top 10 in CityBeat’s Best of Cincinnati Readers Poll for Best Margaritas. The owner did not provide a specific reason for the closing.

Opal Rooftop Covington’s upscale restaurant Opal Rooftop closed this January after just 15 months in business. Opal Rooftop opened in the Republic Bank building on Madison Avenue in October 2023 and quickly became a popular dining destination, even being voted as the Best New Restaurant in CityBeat’s Best of Cincinnati Readers Poll in 2024. The restaurant offered a chef-driven, casual fine-dining experience centered around its open-fire cooktop Grillworks Grill, the only one of its kind within a two-hour radius of Greater Cincinnati. Owners Bill and Morgan Whitlow said operating Opal had too many insurmountable obstacles. The Whitlows also closed two of their other concepts, Rich’s Proper Food and Drink and Hangry Omar’s at Covington Yard, in late 2024.

BrewDog Cincinnati Scotland-based brewery BrewDog closed its Cincinnati taproom in Pendleton this June, writing on social media, “It’s been an absolute honor to serve this city. Over the years, we’ve shared beers, stories, laughter, and unforgettable moments, and we’re incredibly grateful for every one of them. Thank you to our amazing team members, loyal guests, and local partners who brought energy, passion, and good vibes into our taproom every single day.” A reason for the closure was not provided, but the team said that fans can still find their favorite BrewDog beers at local retailers, bars and restaurants throughout the region.

The Orbit Room The Orbit Room, a neighborhood bar in Over-the-Rhine, closed suddenly at the end of May, following a third break-in. “Our front window has taken more hits than an old jukebox. Thankfully, the window company was kind enough to offer us the ‘frequent flyer’ discount,” bar owner Dan Bavis shared on social media. Bavis added that while they were saying goodbye for now, it isn’t the end and patrons should keep an eye on the horizon for something new orbiting into view.

The Elusive Cow Bellevue cafe The Elusive Cow, best known for its elevated burgers and sandwiches made with locally sourced, organic ingredients, shuttered in May. The restaurant says the industry hasn’t been the same since the COVID-19 pandemic. Add in issues with inflation and the higher cost of goods and imports, plus the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge being closed for 100 days following a fire last November, and it created too many insurmountable obstacles.

Voodoo Brew Pub (Downtown Cincinnati) Pennsylvania-based brew pub Voodoo Brewing’s downtown Cincinnati franchise closed in May after being open for for less than two years. Owner Chris Sands made the announcement via a sign posted at the taproom, reading, in part, "Thank you Cincinnati. As the owner of Voodoo Cincinnati, we really tried to make it work. Unfortunately the mojo was not on our side as we came close to rounding out two years in business.” Sands added that downtown Cincinnati's business dynamics and lower foot traffic in Quarter 4 of last year and Quarter 1 of the year dug Voodoo into a hole they couldn't get out of. The Voodoo Brew Pub in West Chester, owned by another franchisee, remains open.

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