‘Never easy to say goodbye’: A Rock Hill brewery just announced its closing
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- Middle James Brewing Co. in Rock Hill closed after two years at Power House.
- North Carolina Middle James locations in Pineville and Waxhaw remain open.
- Most original food tenants at Power House have exited since its 2023 opening.
A Rock Hill brewery is the latest closure at The Power House, the downtown food hall in University Center.
Middle James Brewing Co. announced its closing Sept. 6. Middle James was the anchor location at the food hall that opened two years ago at the former city power plant on Technology Center Way.
“We know Rock Hill deserved more than this, and it’s never easy to say goodbye,” a message on the brewery’s Instagram page said. “Please know how much we’ve cherished pouring beers, sharing stories and being part of your lives here.”
Middle James locations in North Carolina — in Pineville and Waxhaw — will remain open.
Middle James joins a list of food spots that left Power House. There were announced plans for an Epic Prime steakhouse that didn’t materialize. None of the restaurants from the initial lineup of Ms. Lillian’s Kitchen, Flip Out Burger, Gordo & Chuli Taqueria, Naroodle Chibi, The Local Scoop and Javesca Coffee Roasters are still there.
Several others have come and gone since it opened in June 2023.
Peaceful Palate and the Power Play sports bar are the only two restaurants still listed online at powerhouserockhill.com.
This story was originally published September 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM with the headline "‘Never easy to say goodbye’: A Rock Hill brewery just announced its closing."
