GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Arktos Meadery, a Grand Rapids pub offering craft meads for the past 11 years, will close its doors at the end of August.
The Arktos team announced the closure on their Facebook page last week, saying they have faced “mounting challenges” amid economic concerns. Another major factor, according to Arktos staff, was a drop in traffic after the nearby public parking lot closed for construction of the Amway Stadium.
“Since that day in late May, our sales have dropped sharply, and despite every saving throw, we’ve run out of hit points,” the team wrote…