Two familiar St. Augustine names are closed, not missing. A1A Ale Works served its last customers in May 2024. Ancient City Brewing's two locations closed in 2025 after separate eviction cases.
Why A1A Ale Works closed
A1A Ale Works closed after 29 years because its King Street lease was expiring. The company announced May 26, 2024 as the final day. That date comes from the company's farewell statement as reported by News4JAX, and the visitor bureau now marks the restaurant permanently closed.
Why Ancient City Brewing closed
Ancient City Brewing's Cathedral Place taproom and Agricultural Center Drive brewery were both evicted in 2025. St. Johns Citizen found unpaid rent suits, a defaulted bank loan, and a $1.4 million judgment tied to a canceled Jaguars sponsorship. Brewing equipment and other assets were auctioned in June 2025. The evidence supports February 2025 as the closing month, not an exact final day.
Why the closed bar cards stay here
Deleting the names would make this guide look incomplete to anybody who remembers them. The red cards are the definite answer: you found the right place, and it is closed. Each permanent profile keeps the date, explanation, and source links together.