It's the last call for The Falconer Taproom & Kitchen in Beverly, as the European-style pub owned by the same folks behind Riverwalk Brewing Co. in Newburyport has officially shut its doors. The closure was first spotted by a member of the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group, followed by confirmation via an Instagram post from the pub itself. The Falconer, which issued its farewell message on Instagram, lamented the tough decision that was spurred by an expiring lease and continuous financial losses.

"To our friends and supporters - this has been a tough day as we regretfully made the decision to close The Falconer. Our team has been working hard over the last few months to find a way to continue, but with a lease that is expiring and continued financial losses we could not find a sustainable path forward. We have been working with our employees today and we are happy to announce that we have found roles for many of them at our Newburyport location, so you can still see some of your favorite faces!.... Unfortunately, we weren't able to address this publicly in our planned time frame, but we were focused on communicating with our staff before releasing any public info. Our initial response wasn't appropriate, and we apologize." the Instagram post read, per the closure announcement.

The Falconer Taproom & Kitchen, which started pouring pints in late 2022, was more than just a pub; it was an ambitious project to transform a historic Beverly building into an arts district hotspot. With its full kitchen and upgraded draft beer and wine system, The Falconer aimed high to be the go-to local brewpub, with the owners drawing inspiration from their extensive "research" through the pubs of the world.

"The Falconer was born out of our desire to create a community gathering space that would be casual, comfortable, and warm," described the now-inoperative pub's website, according to a statement on The Falconer's official website.