Sly Fox Brewing Closes South Side Pittsburgh Location

The brewery's High Line spot opened in 2022 but is now shuttered.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 5:48am

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Sly Fox Brewing Company has announced the closure of its High Line location on Pittsburgh's South Side, citing "evolving market conditions and performance trends" that made it difficult to maintain the level of operations needed for long-term success. The company remains grateful to its loyal customers and staff who brought energy to the space, and its Downtown Pittsburgh location on Liberty Avenue will remain open.

Why it matters

The closure of Sly Fox's South Side location is a setback for the revitalization efforts in that neighborhood, as the brewery had been seen as a positive addition to the High Line property. However, the company's decision to focus on its remaining Downtown Pittsburgh location suggests it is adapting to changing market dynamics in the region's brewing industry.

The details

Sly Fox Brewing opened its High Line location in 2022, but the company said it has been challenging to sustain the necessary level of operations there. As a result, the brewery and pub have now closed, though the company's Downtown Pittsburgh spot on Liberty Avenue will stay open. Sly Fox expressed gratitude to its loyal customers and hardworking staff who contributed to the High Line location's energy and success.

  • Sly Fox Brewing opened its High Line location in 2022.
  • The High Line location closed in February 2026.

The players

Sly Fox Brewing Company

A regional brewery that has operated in Pennsylvania since 1995, known for its craft beers and pub locations.

John Giannopoulos

The CEO of Sly Fox Brewing Company.

High Line

A mixed-use development project on Pittsburgh's South Side where Sly Fox Brewing had opened a location in 2022.

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What they’re saying

“We are incredibly grateful to our loyal guests, our hardworking front-of-house and back-of-house team members, and our managers who made Sly Fox at The Highline such a special place. Their dedication and passion brought energy to the space every single day.”

— John Giannopoulos, CEO, Sly Fox Brewing Co. (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The High Line property where the Sly Fox Brewing location was situated is expected to welcome a new tenant sometime this summer.

The takeaway

The closure of Sly Fox's South Side Pittsburgh location is a sign of the challenges facing even established craft breweries as they navigate evolving market conditions, though the company's commitment to its remaining Downtown spot suggests it is working to adapt and find a sustainable path forward.