Kingfly Spirits has announced its closure, ending seven years of operations in Pittsburgh’s Strip District where the craft distillery had evolved into one of the neighborhood’s premier event venues.
The business, which opened in 2019 as part of the Strip District’s emerging “Distillery Row,” announced the closure via social media, effective immediately. The company will no longer conduct bottle sales, serve drinks or grant public access to the building.
“After seven years of many ups, downs and alllll arounds, the team here at Kingfly toasts you for the last time,” the company wrote in its announcement. “As of today, we are moving on to the next chapter of life and could not be more grateful for your friendship, patronage, support and celebration of what we did together.”
The 10,000-square-foot facility, originally constructed in 1907 as a horse stable, had transformed into a versatile gathering space hosting weddings, corporate events, jazz nights, and nonprofit fundraisers.
“While we started as a craft distillery in 2019, this business quickly became about so much more than what’s in the glass,” the announcement stated.
Kingfly had established itself as a creative hub in the Strip District, frequently hosting networking events, film-related gatherings and attracting celebrity visitors during Pittsburgh film productions. The space became known as a secondary home for jazz and dancing clubs in the city, frequented by Pittsburgh salsa and Cuban dancing nights.
“So, while spirits is in our name, it was your spirit and passion for what we do that kept us going through all of it,” the company wrote.