BOLD Cigar Bar Closes Downtown Grand Rapids Location
The downtown cigar lounge at 144 Fulton St. E. will shut its doors on or before November 28 after nearly seven years in business.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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BOLD Cigar Bar and Lounge is closing its 144 Fulton St. E. location in Grand Rapids. Owners Al and Caitlin (Kate) Casimiro announced the closure on social media, saying the final day will fall on or before November 28.
Why it matters
The closure removes a long-running cigar and drink venue from downtown Grand Rapids and adds to a recent run of closures in the area, including Panera Bread on Monroe Ave., Biggby Coffee in McKay Tower and Rev Juice Bar on Ottawa Ave. For local patrons and the downtown business mix, it marks the end of a neighborhood gathering spot.
BOLD opened on March 13, 2020, after 42 straight days of construction and operated for almost seven years. The final day of operation will be on or before November 28, with the exact date dependent on inventory sell-through.
The players
BOLD Cigar Bar and Lounge
BOLD Cigar Bar and Lounge is a cigar bar and lounge that opened in downtown Grand Rapids in 2020 and operated for almost seven years.
Al and Caitlin (Kate) Casimiro
Al and Caitlin (Kate) Casimiro are the owners of BOLD Cigar Bar and Lounge who announced the closure on social media.
The details
Owners Al and Caitlin (Kate) Casimiro announced the closure on social media, notifying regulars of the decision. A farewell party will be held before the final day of operation, with a date to be announced soon.
Timeline
March 13, 2020: BOLD Cigar Bar and Lounge opens at 144 Fulton St. E.
November 28: Latest possible final day of operation before the lounge closes.
Market Landscape
BOLD's closure follows a recent series of downtown Grand Rapids business shutdowns, including Panera Bread on Monroe Ave., Biggby Coffee in McKay Tower and Rev Juice Bar on Ottawa Ave. Together these exits signal continued turnover among the food, beverage and lounge businesses that anchor the downtown core.
Patrons who used BOLD for cigars or drinks will need to find another downtown lounge once the doors close. Watch for the farewell party date if you want to visit before the final day.
The takeaway
Downtown regulars should plan any final visits before inventory sells out and the doors close on or before November 28.
Further reading
Explore more Grand Rapids openings and closings to see which downtown businesses are arriving and leaving.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 100.5 The River.
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