Brasserie Harricana, the Little Italy microbrewery that became a neighbourhood fixture over the past decade, has permanently closed its doors.

Owner Marie-Pier Veilleux announced the closure today on Instagram, ending an 11-year run that began in 2014. In a statement, she cited the challenges of maintaining an "innovative and resilient company" despite constant adaptation—particularly since opening their dedicated brewery in 2021.

"Despite our constant efforts, having now explored every possible option to stay the course, we must today accept a new reality," Veilleux wrote.

The brewery at 95 Jean-Talon West was more than just a craft beer destination. Veilleux and co-founder Cynthia Santamaria built the space as a deliberate throwback to the original Brasserie Harricana, which Veilleux's mother ran in Amos, Quebec from 1975 until the late 1980s. Architect Alain Carle designed the 120-seat space with vintage fixtures salvaged from that first location—tables, chairs, and light fixtures that dated back five decades.

Brasserie Harricana, the Little Italy microbrewery that became a neighbourhood fixture over the past decade, has permanently closed its doors.

Owner Marie-Pier Veilleux announced the closure today on Instagram, ending an 11-year run that began in 2014. In a statement, she cited the challenges of maintaining an "innovative and resilient company" despite constant adaptation—particularly since opening their dedicated brewery in 2021.

"Despite our constant efforts, having now explored every possible option to stay the course, we must today accept a new reality," Veilleux wrote.

The brewery at 95 Jean-Talon West was more than just a craft beer destination. Veilleux and co-founder Cynthia Santamaria built the space as a deliberate throwback to the original Brasserie Harricana, which Veilleux's mother ran in Amos, Quebec from 1975 until the late 1980s. Architect Alain Carle designed the 120-seat space with vintage fixtures salvaged from that first location—tables, chairs, and light fixtures that dated back five decades.