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Arsenal Cider House in Ohio City Credit: Courtesy photo

Arsenal Cider House, the Ohio City taproom of the Pittsburgh-based cidery, has closed. The bar (4507 Lorain Ave.) had its last day of service on December 27. Bill and Michelle Larkin launched the cidery in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh about 15 years ago, adding the Cleveland location in January of 2020, which all but guaranteed a slow start.

The Larkins announced the sad news last week.

“After a lot of thought and examination of our options, we have decided to close our Cleveland tap house. Fear not!  We will continue to self-distribute to local bars, restaurants and retailers in Cleveland and beyond. Be sure to request that your favorite spots send us an email through our website to get onto the delivery list!”

There will be no changes to service at the PA locations in Wexford, Dormont, Lawrenceville and Penn Hills, the Larkins added.

“Thanks to all that supported us over the last 6 years and, of course, thanks to our awesome team members. We’ve met some great people and will continue to visit the great City of Cleveland!”

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For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.