Popular independent Tavistock brewery and taproom announces emotional closure

A popular independent brewery and taproom in Tavistock has closed its doors following what the owners described as their “hardest and saddest” weekend.

The Stannary Brewing Co. confirmed the closure of its taproom in a statement shared on social media.

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“It’s a final cheers from the three of us,” the post began. “This weekend was one of the hardest and saddest times I’ve ever had, the final weekend the Stannary doors will ever open.”

The brewery said the decision marks the end of a significant chapter after a decade in business.

“I honestly never imagined I’d be writing something like this,” the statement continued. “This place has been so much more than just a brewery and taproom to me. 

“It’s been late nights, early mornings, hard work, setbacks, laughter, friendships, community, you all became my Stannary family. I’m truly heartbroken that I can’t continue in the way I’d hoped.”

Despite the closure of the taproom, the brewer confirmed that production will continue.

“But I want you to know this isn’t the end for me. Brewing is part of who I am, and I’m not ready to let that go,” the post read. 

“I’ll be back brewing again from next week, and I’m already searching for a new venue so I can open a taproom again as soon as possible.”

The owners thanked customers, trade partners and staff for their support over the past 10 years.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who supported us, be it trade customers, those who drank my beer, regulars who showed up, encouraged, and believed in what we were trying to build,” they said. 

“From a little spark of a dream 10 years ago Gary, Mark and myself would have never have thought something quite so amazing could exist.”

They also paid tribute to past and present team members, adding: “You all have worked tirelessly and have all been amazing. You have no idea how much all that has meant.”

The statement concluded: “This chapter has closed… but I promise the story isn’t finished. Watch this space.”