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Voodoo Brewing brewpub closes in Fort Worth after a short 3 months
Voodoo Brewing beer.
A Fort Worth brewpub known for its creative craft beer has quietly closed its doors: Voodoo Brewing Co., which opened only months ago in the former Four Sisters space at 1001 S. Main St. in July, closed at the end of October.
Franchisee David Goldblatt confirmed the closure, stating that the last day of operations was October 27. His decision to close was not too complicated: The sad reality is that they simply were not pulling in enough money to cover the cost of doing business.
"What's next from here — that I don't know," he says.
Voodoo was founded in Meadville, a small town north of Pittsburgh, in 2005. They opened their first taproom in 2012, and now have outlets in Colorado, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas.
Fort Worth was one of three DFW locations, including Grand Prairie which opened in 2023 and Plano, which opened in spring 2024.
They're known for their creative craft beer and classic pub fare, such as a giant pretzel with beer cheese.
The company brews its beer in Pennsylvania, then ships it to franchisees, including West coast IPA, dark ale, green sour ale, and their name brand Voodoo Love Child, a pale dry beer with cherry, raspberry, and passion fruit.
The food included wings, sandwiches, salads, pizzas such as the voo-dill pickle pizza, a mushroom and Swiss smash burger, and beignets.
Originally, Goldblatt shared his excitement about bringing the concept to town after he tried Voodoo Brewing's beer. He wanted to further invest in the brand. Although a franchise, Voodoo stands out by allowing each ownere to customize their location with a unique aesthetic and personalized menu additions.
"I was drawn to Voodoo Brewing because I love the atmosphere, and of course, the beer," he said. "The one thing that makes this concept special is the individuality they allow you bring to the table."
Grand Prairie and Plano remain open, and there are also locations opening in Prosper and at The Realm at Castle Hills in Lewisville.
