USA, OH: Magic City Brewing Co. to close for good on February 14

Magic City Brewing Co., the beloved heavy-metal-themed brewery and taproom on Manchester Road that has been a mainstay of Akron’s craft beer scene since 2019, announced Feb. 3 that it will close for good on Feb. 14, the Beacon Journal reported.

"Well folks, it’s been an amazing ride, but all good things must come to an end," Magic City said on Facebook. "MCBC’s last day of business with be Feb 14th, Valentine’s Day. We will be open as usual until then. Please swing through, have a beer or 2, and let’s wrap thing thing up right."

The closing marks another blow to the city's craft beer industry. As of Feb. 3, The Rabbit Hole – a second location opened by Magic City in the former R. Shea Brewing Co. space in Merriman Valley – has already shut its doors.

Magic City first carved out a devoted following with its eclectic beer offerings and community-oriented taproom after relocating to Akron from Barberton in 2019.

Comments under the brewery’s closing announcement reflected sadness and disbelief among fans and regulars. Many patrons expressed shock that the closure came with little public warning and lamented that the taproom was a favorite stop during visits to Akron.

"You guys are one of my favorite breweries, and my favorite in Ohio. I would drive from Canada for your beers. Say it ain't so," one user posted.

"The staff is always great and your beer is always amazing! I am devastated!" another commenter wrote.

Magic City Brewing Co. is open 4 until 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays; noon until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Sundays.

04 February, 2026