Zeroday Brewing Co. to shut down flagship Taproom, adding to business closures in Harrisburg

The Zeroday Taproom on N. 3rd Street

Zeroday Brewing Co. plans to shutter its flagship taproom and restaurant, dealing another blow to Harrisburg’s once-vibrant dining and nightlife scene.

On Wednesday evening, co-founder Theo Armstrong said that he and his partners made “the difficult decision” to close the location at 925 N. 3rd St. The last day will be Sunday, Dec. 28.

“Closing the Taproom is not a decision we came to lightly,” Armstrong said. “For several years, we have worked to sustain a full-service restaurant in an increasingly difficult environment for small businesses in Harrisburg.”

Zeroday plans to continue its brewery operations and focus more on production and distribution, Armstrong said. The company will also retain its retail “Outposts” inside the Broad Street Market and Midtown Cinema, which, Armstrong stated, are doing well.

Zeroday was founded in 2015 and opened its Taproom and event space in 2021, following a prolonged construction delay caused by the pandemic. Initially, another operator ran the restaurant portion of the space, before Zeroday took it over in 2023.

According to Armstrong, the taproom didn’t meet the company’s expectations, as it was built in part to serve a workforce that never fully returned to the office. Likewise, many small businesses and eateries in Harrisburg that depended upon state workers have closed in recent years.

Armstrong said that Zeroday couldn’t overcome the combination of rising operational costs, reduced foot traffic and high parking rates in the downtown/Midtown area.

“We are deeply proud of the community we built on 3rd Street, and we are grateful to every staff member, partner, neighbor and guest who made the Taproom special,” he said.

Zeroday gift cards and loyalty points will continue to be honored at the Taproom until it closes and at the two outposts that will remain open, the company said.

“While the Taproom’s chapter is coming to an end, Zeroday Brewing Company is very much moving forward,” said co-owner John Tierney, in a statement. “We remain committed to our team, proud of the beer we make here in Harrisburg, and excited for what comes next.”