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Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery in Spartanburg is set to move to a new location by August 2025 due to rising rent and construction delays at their current site. The new venue will allow for an expanded kitchen and menu, providing diverse food options alongside craft beers. Anticipating increased foot traffic from the adjacent Mary Black Rail Trail, Ciclops aims to enhance the customer experience with more outdoor seating and event space. The brewery, established in 2015, plans for a grand opening shortly after closing its current establishment in mid-July 2025.
Spartanburg – Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery will move to a new location along the Mary Black Rail Trail by August 1, 2025, marking the end of an era at their current spot on E. St. John St. The relocation comes after months of construction delays and a significant rent increase that made their current rent of around $12,000 per month unsustainable.
The new brewery space, located next to the Boxcar Apartments, will not only provide a reprieve from rising rent costs but allow Ciclops to expand both their kitchen capabilities and menu options. This is particularly crucial given that their present location has imposed restrictions on food due to its adjacency to a restaurant, limiting the menu to fewer items. At the new site, patrons can look forward to a diverse array of dishes including hamburgers, fries, and shrimp and grits.
Aside from an expanded food menu, the new facility is designed to enhance customer experience with increased outdoor seating, high-tech TV setups for sports enthusiasts, and ample space for hosting events. Anticipating the potential for higher foot traffic, Ciclops aims to capitalize on its proximity to the Mary Black Rail Trail, which attracts around 200,000 visitors annually.
The brewery currently operates with a three-barrel, 30-tap system and plans to maintain this setup at the new location. The menu will feature a mix of their own craft beers alongside guest taps, providing patrons with a wide selection of options. The brew master’s vision includes introducing innovative beers and showcasing favorite local dishes.
The upcoming move to the new location is not merely a response to rental pressures; it reflects Ciclops’ growth since its establishment in 2015. As one of the pioneering breweries that recognized Spartanburg’s potential as a craft brewing destination, Ciclops plays a critical role in the city’s burgeoning local economy. The move is timed perfectly with the ongoing craft beer boom in Spartanburg, which has increased interest in local brewing and strengthened community ties.
Ciclops plans to close its current establishment by mid-July 2025, with plans for a grand opening of the new site shortly thereafter. The brewery’s management is hopeful that the expansion and improved facilities will draw more visitors, further solidifying their position as a key player in Spartanburg’s craft beverage scene.
With the excitement building around this transition, Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery is poised to usher in a new chapter that promises not only an enhanced dining and drinking experience for locals and visitors alike but also contributes to the overall vibrancy of the local community.
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