Well-Know Royal Oak Brewery Closes; New Restaurant Opening In Space

ROYAL OAK, MI — A popular Royal Oak brewery shut down last week and a restaurant concept is opening inside the former space, according to a social media post.

Jolly Pumpkin, which opened in August 2017 in the former Bastone Brewery and Vinotecca Wine Bar, announced Sunday it was closing for good and that a new brand, called Bandit Tavern and Hideaway, will take over with a new culinary concept starting Friday, according to the post.

"Bandit will take the neighborhood restaurant and bar to the next level as we bring southern hospitality to Royal Oak, the post reads. "Our food and beverage menus draw inspiration from southern-style cooking with a few nods to our favorite dishes from past partners that were also housed in this building."

The new restaurant will draw inspiration from Southern-style beverages and cooking, along with a "few nods to our favorite dishes from past partners that were also housed in this building," according to a social media post.

The brewery did not say why it's closing, but the Jolly Pumpkin in Midtown Detroit will remain open. There are also Jolly Pumpkin locations in Ann Arbor, Dexter, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Ann Arbor.