After 17 years, Rockwell Republic restaurant closing in downtown Grand Rapids

Rockwell Republic, latest GR restaurant to close, cites pandemic habits and rising costs

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Explaining his "tough decision" to close Rockwell Republic in downtown Grand Rapids, the restaurant's owner said it continues to be a challenging time for the restaurant industry. Rockwell Republic, a bar and restaurant on S. Division Avenue south of Fulton Street for the last 17 years, officially closed Monday. It's the latest downtown restaurant to shut down in the last few months. Gov. Whitmer signs minimum w…

Downtown Grand Rapids sees closure of popular restaurants amid economic challenges

Downtown Grand Rapids has seen several bars and restaurants close their doors permanently in recent days, including Beacon Corner Bar and Rockwell Republic.Drew Schneider, owner of Beacon Corner Bar, cited ongoing challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason for closing."Day to-day life, when it's when there's nothing going on down here, it's... I think it's harder to pull a crowd," Schneider said. He added that insufficient sales and risi…

After 17 years, Rockwell Republic restaurant closing in downtown Grand Rapids

The popular bar and restaurant, launched by brothers Dave and Paul Reinert, was part of the early revitalization of South Division Avenue when it opened its doors in 2008.

The city center of GR sees the closure of popular restaurants in the middle of economic challenges

Large rapids, Michigan – The Grand Rapids city center has seen several bars and restaurants are constantly closing their doors in recent days, including Beacon Corner Bar and Rockwell Republic. Drew Schneider, owner of Beacon Corner Bar, quoted the challenges in progress from the Covid-19 pandemic as a reason for closing. “Day to to to […] The post The city center of GR sees the closure of popular restaurants in the middle of economic challenges…

Rockwell Republic shuts down after several unprofitable years

Downtown Grand Rapids gastropub Rockwell Republic has permanently closed after several years of poor performance. Restaurant Partners Management LLC has owned the restaurant since 2016, although it has been in operation for 17 years at 45 S. Division Ave. The company plans to list the property for sale today.  Jeff Lobdell, president... Please login to read all 525 words.