Florida Avenue Brewing Closes Seminole Heights Taproom
The Liquid Garden taproom shut its doors on Nov. 1, while Hidden Spring Aleworks plans its own Tampa Heights closure on Dec. 20.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Dining Out
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Florida Avenue Brewing Company permanently closed the Liquid Garden, its Seminole Heights taproom in Tampa, on Nov. 1. Hidden Spring Aleworks also announced it is permanently closing its tasting room at 1631 N. Franklin St. on Dec. 20 to relocate.
Why it matters
The closures reflect a shifting local craft beer scene in Tampa, where taprooms that once drew steady crowds are reassessing their models. The Liquid Garden was a different kind of venture for Florida Avenue Brewing and did not perform at the level needed to sustain it long-term.
Gallup polling reported in 2025 that a record-low 54% of American adults are drinking alcohol. The shuttered Florida Avenue taproom at 4315 N. Florida Ave. opened just over three years ago, while the Liquid Garden operated from 2010.
The players
Florida Avenue Brewing Company
A Tampa-area craft brewery that operates the Liquid Garden taproom and a flagship location in Wesley Chapel, distributing its beer solely within Florida.
Hidden Spring Aleworks
A Tampa craft brewery whose tasting room at 1631 N. Franklin St. is closing so it can relocate.
The details
Florida Avenue Brewing announced the Liquid Garden closure through a social media post, and Hidden Spring Aleworks announced its closure via Instagram. Florida Avenue's beer is currently distributed solely within Florida, and its distribution sales have grown by double digits, though its flagship Wesley Chapel location remains open.
Timeline
Nov. 1: Florida Avenue Brewing Company permanently closes the Liquid Garden taproom in Seminole Heights.
Dec. 20: Hidden Spring Aleworks closes its tasting room at 1631 N. Franklin St. in Tampa Heights.
Industry Dynamics
The closures follow Gallup's 2025 finding that a record-low 54% of American adults drink alcohol, a national decline that squeezes taproom traffic. Local brewers in Tampa are now reassessing which hospitality models can survive that shrinking base.
Tampa drinkers who frequented the Seminole Heights and Tampa Heights taprooms will need to find a new spot for their pints. Those who prefer Florida Avenue's beer can still visit its Wesley Chapel location, which remains open.
The takeaway
Taproom closures signal that craft breweries are rethinking how they serve customers as drinking habits change. Readers who value their neighborhood spots should consider supporting them directly before closures become permanent.
Further reading
For more on the local scene, explore Dining Out coverage in Tampa.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tampa Bay Times.
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