A Roswell craft tap house is closing its doors, just six months after celebrating its second anniversary.
Tap & Six's last day in business will be June 14, according to a post on its Facebook page.
The post blamed the large coronavirus-related economic downtown for the closure.
Of all the challenges we expected to face, a pandemic with such devastating economic effects was not one of them. The bar/restaurant business is tough on a good day. It requires a steady flow of customers in order to be profitable and pay team members for their hard work. Tap & Six was conceived around the idea of gathering -- a place for friends and family to come together to enjoy a beer and spend time connecting. Unfortunately, that doesn’t align with our current reality. After slicing and dicing the numbers and considering every possible business model and scenario, we did what all wise, small business owners do and consulted our Magic 8 Ball. It confirmed what we knew: “Outlook not so good.”
The post went on to express the sadness of the management team over the closure, and thanks “all of you who have been a part of our journey over the past three years.”
Credit: Courtesy of Tap & Six
Credit: Courtesy of Tap & Six
Ethan Craig and his father, David, opened Tap & Six in December 2018 at 23 Oak St. The spot featured 40 beers on tap and more than 250 canned and bottled beers for customers to buy and take home.
The tap house spanned over 3,000 square feet and featured lounge areas, high-top tables, TVs, and a bar.
Last month, Tap & Six partnered with barbecue truck Carne 250 to offer takeout service. The two businesses also provided meals to healthcare workers through the organization Hungry for a Day.
Carne 250 will serve food at Tap & Six June 13 and 14.
Tap & Six is the latest in a growing list of food and beverage establishments to close their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. Other recent closures include Ebrik Coffee Room in downtown Atlanta, TJ's Sports Bar and Grill in Roswell and The Canteen in Midtown.
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