Detroit's Iconic Castalia Cocktail Bar to Close After Eight Years.
In a surprise move, Detroit's beloved Castalia cocktail bar has announced that it will be closing its doors at the end of the year, marking the end of an eight-year chapter in the city's vibrant nightlife scene. The news was shared on social media by the bar's ownership, citing a desire to "go out on top" after a successful run.
Located in Midtown Detroit, Castalia has been a staple for craft cocktail enthusiasts and fragrance aficionados alike. The bar's partnership with Sfumato, a perfumery also housed within the building, added an innovative twist to the drinking experience. Customers could enjoy expertly crafted cocktails paired with fragrances that complemented each drink.
The bar will continue to operate until the end of the year, and in celebration, it has created a special "Afterlife Menu" that showcases its final offerings. To bid farewell, Castalia is inviting patrons to come and pay their respects.
While there are no apparent financial or logistical issues contributing to the closure, the ownership attributed the decision to the need for change after eight years of operation. According to Kevin Peterson, co-founder of Castalia, "the structures we built to climb higher now constrain us." The team is excited about new possibilities and ideas that will emerge with a change in ownership.
Castalia's legacy as one of Detroit's premier cocktail bars has been well-documented. With its unique blend of expertly crafted drinks and innovative pairing concepts, the bar has won national and international recognition. As it prepares to close its doors, Castalia invites customers to come and celebrate its time in the city.
In a surprise move, Detroit's beloved Castalia cocktail bar has announced that it will be closing its doors at the end of the year, marking the end of an eight-year chapter in the city's vibrant nightlife scene. The news was shared on social media by the bar's ownership, citing a desire to "go out on top" after a successful run.
Located in Midtown Detroit, Castalia has been a staple for craft cocktail enthusiasts and fragrance aficionados alike. The bar's partnership with Sfumato, a perfumery also housed within the building, added an innovative twist to the drinking experience. Customers could enjoy expertly crafted cocktails paired with fragrances that complemented each drink.
The bar will continue to operate until the end of the year, and in celebration, it has created a special "Afterlife Menu" that showcases its final offerings. To bid farewell, Castalia is inviting patrons to come and pay their respects.
While there are no apparent financial or logistical issues contributing to the closure, the ownership attributed the decision to the need for change after eight years of operation. According to Kevin Peterson, co-founder of Castalia, "the structures we built to climb higher now constrain us." The team is excited about new possibilities and ideas that will emerge with a change in ownership.
Castalia's legacy as one of Detroit's premier cocktail bars has been well-documented. With its unique blend of expertly crafted drinks and innovative pairing concepts, the bar has won national and international recognition. As it prepares to close its doors, Castalia invites customers to come and celebrate its time in the city.
, gotta say I'm super bummed about Castalia closing down 
. It's been a fave spot of mine for years and I've had some amazing drinks there with friends 
. The combination of craft cocktails and fragrances was just genius 
. I mean, who comes up with this stuff?! Anyway, it's always sad to see iconic spots like Castalia leave the city, but at least we get to celebrate its legacy first 
. "Afterlife Menu" sounds like a sick way to go out (pun intended 
). Wishing them all the best for their new adventure 
!
I'm like totally shocked that Castalia is closing down after 8 years 
. Can't believe they're letting it go... but I guess change can be good too? 
The "Afterlife Menu" sounds like a sick way to say goodbye, btw! 
Has anyone been there in ages? Did they know this day would come? 
... castalia was one of my fave spots in detroit - loved sipping on those unique cocktails paired with fragrances 
... think it's cool they're gonna keep operating until end of year tho, got a bit of time to wrap things up and say goodbye 
... hope whoever takes over brings new ideas & energy 
. The Afterlife Menu sounds like a sick way to go out tho 
. It's funny how they said the structures they built constrained them, but now they're all about new possibilities and whatnot 
they had this amazing afterlife menu that looked so good 
gonna miss it when it closes down 
what's next for detroit's nightlife scene tho? 
i mean i know 8 yrs is a long time but im gonna miss that place so much 
wasnt it just on main st tho 
anyway, i hope whoever buys the place brings back some new flavors 
maybe we'll see a new castalia pop up somewhere else? fingers crossed 