Diageo to Permanently Close Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore
Diageo will permanently close the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore to the public on November 1, according to Brewbound.
Diageo has announced that it will permanently close the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore to the public on November 1. The beverage company shared the closure update on October 1, 2026, according to a report by Brewbound.
Further details regarding reasons for the closure, employee impacts, or future plans for the Baltimore facility were not provided in the initial report. The announcement impacts the physical presence and public hospitality operations of the Guinness brand within the Baltimore region.
Key facts
- Diageo will permanently close the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore to the public on November 1.
- The announcement was made public by Diageo on October 1, 2026.
- Reported by Brewbound.
Why it matters
The permanent closure marks a shift in Diageo's physical brand experience and hospitality presence for Guinness in the regional U.S. beer market.
- Brewbound — 2026-10-01: “Diageo to Shut Down Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore”
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