Closed permanently

Ancient City Brewing

Old City · St. Augustine

Closed permanently ... February 2025

Why Ancient City Brewing closed

Both locations were evicted after landlords sued for unpaid rent. Court records also show a defaulted bank loan and a $1.4 million judgment tied to a canceled Jaguars sponsorship. Brewing equipment and other assets were auctioned in June 2025.

Sources checked: St. Johns Citizen closure investigation · St. Johns Citizen follow-up · Visit St. Augustine closure listing

The downtown taproom and production brewery both closed in 2025. This page stays live so the brewery does not simply disappear from St. Augustine bar history.

Address
18 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL
Former website
www.ancientcitybrewing.com The old site may still look active.
Cuisine
beer
Good to know
Live Music, Group Friendly, Event Space
Verification
Closure confirmed September 30, 2026. This page stays live as local history and is not an active recommendation.
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