Mordecai Beverage Co., the Gateway Plaza bottle shop and taproom that helped shine a light on Raleigh’s craft-beer scene, is closing after roughly six years in business. The owners thanked regulars and neighbors for their support and said the taproom will open for a few final days to move remaining merchandise and share last pours in person.
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As reported by WRAL, the brewery’s Instagram post called it “an incredible honor and privilege to serve this community for the past six-plus years.” The message did not give a firm last day of service, instead noting the taproom “will be open for a couple more days this week” so guests can pick up gear and say goodbye face to face.
Where Mordecai Fit In
Mordecai opened in Gateway Plaza in 2019 and quickly settled into its role as a neighborhood bottle‑shop brewery. Early coverage, including an early look at the space and a later roundup by The News & Observer, highlighted its rotating taps, curated bottle selection and community events that helped make it a regular stop on the Raleigh beer trail.
Closures and Local Reaction
The closure news lands in the middle of a run of recent restaurant and bar shakeups across Raleigh, as noted by WRAL. On Tuesday, patrons and neighbors turned to community forums to trade stories about the taproom, while photos showed staff getting ready to clear out stock and sell through the last of the branded merch…