A popular brewery has closed one of its shoreline locations, according to the company.
The last day for Thimble Island Brewing Company’s Old Saybrook location was Saturday Jan. 18, according to the company.
Like so many other food or drink businesses that have closed in the state in the last year, Thimble Island Brewing Company posted the announcement on Facebook.
“With heavy hearts we are sorry to announce that our Old Saybrook satellite location will be closing,” the company wrote. “Our last day will be Saturday, January 18th, 2025.”
The post drew immediate reactions from customers, as is so often the case.
“I enjoyed going there and it always was pretty crowded. Fun atmosphere,” one customer wrote on Facebook.
“Sad to hear about this local brewery shutting down so quickly. I’ve been here a few times — but looking forward to something new and exciting moving in at some point, this leaves a big empty spot on Main Street,” wrote another.
“What?! This makes me sad! This place was always busy too,” wrote yet another.
Thimble Island Brewing Company wrote that, “We absolutely love the Old Saybrook community,” but added that the current site has “presented challenges that have impacted on our service quality.” It did not comment on specific challenges it sees. The Old Saybrook location was on Main Street in that popular shoreline town.
“We’ll be on the hunt for new opportunities, but until then we hope you will come visit us in our flagship location in Branford. Many thanks to all of our loyal customers for your support throughout this journey,” the business wrote.
The Old Saybrook location also was a popular restaurant. The Branford site also is a popular eatery.
“Terrible news… It seemed to be busy often and food was good too,” another customer wrote on Facebook about the Old Saybrook site.
Others expressed concern for a location that is front and center in Old Saybrook, a destination town in the summer for tourists and seasonal residents.
“I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next for Main Street. I hope it’s something just as vibrant as the brewery was,” another customer commented on Facebook.
“Hopefully another business will be a good match for this desirable location soon,” wrote another.
“Saybrook needs more places like this,” said another.
“Prime location too,” wrote another.
