World of Beer Southpoint closed abruptly, former employees say they were blindsided

The World of Beer location in Jacksonville’s Southpoint area has officially closed its doors — again. Just over a year after reopening in 2024, the restaurant and bar are now permanently shut down, but former employees said the way it ended left them in shock.

The closure was announced Friday afternoon via a Facebook post from the Southpoint location. The message thanked customers and simply stated the business could no longer remain open.

However, some former employees claim that behind the scenes, the shutdown was chaotic and sudden…

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