Voodoo Brewing Co. Closed Jacksonville Gastropub

The San Marco district location has shuttered after two years in operation.

Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Vacant brick storefront on a quiet street in Jacksonville's San Marco district, featuring recessed windows and a metal bench.
Voodoo Brewing Co. has closed its only Northeast Florida gastropub in Jacksonville's San Marco district, following a broader nationwide trend of shutdowns. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Voodoo Brewing Co. has closed its only gastropub in Northeast Florida. The business, located in the San Marco district, was removed from the company website following the closure.

Why it matters

The closure is part of a wider trend for the Pennsylvania-based brewery, which has seen numerous locations shutter nationwide. The departure leaves the local area without its sole Voodoo Brewing establishment.

The business operated for two years in a 101-year-old building at 1974 San Marco Blvd. At least 12 Voodoo Brewing locations have closed across the country since May 2023.

The players

Voodoo Brewing Co.

This brewery is based in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and operates multiple gastropub locations.

The details

The gastropub, situated near Balis Park, ceased operations mid-week. Employees confirmed the closure shortly before September 19, 2026, and the company subsequently updated its digital presence to reflect the change.

Timeline

  1. May 2023: Voodoo Brewing began closing locations nationwide.

  2. July 2024: The Jacksonville gastropub opened for business.

  3. September 19, 2026: Local employees confirmed the closure.

Market Landscape

This closure follows a pattern set by the 2023-2026 Voodoo Brewing national contraction. The move reflects broader challenges faced by the brand in maintaining its footprint across diverse regional markets.

Local patrons in the San Marco district will no longer have access to the establishment or its services. The building at 1974 San Marco Blvd. is now vacant, leaving residents to await news on potential future occupants.

The takeaway

Businesses in historic buildings often face unique operational pressures that can impact long-term viability. Consumers should monitor updates from national chains to see which local franchise locations remain active in their region.

Further reading

For more on local business activity, see the Openings & Closings section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Times-Union.

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