Craft beer aficionados can look forward to a new brewery joining Jacksonville’s craft brewery scene, this time in San Marco, as VooDoo Brewing, Co. gets ready to move into the community.
The build-out is currently underway at 1974 San Marco Blvd., in the heart of San Marco Square. The brewery will occupy two stories in the historic building directly across from the Balis Park lions fountain in the property acquired by Sleiman Enterprises in 2019, nestled between Starbucks and Beau Outfitters.
According to a Sleiman leasing flyer, VooDoo Brewing, Co. will encompass nearly 9,000 square feet across both floors.
VooDoo Brewing Co. is headquartered in Pennsylvania and has franchise locations there, in Colorado, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas. This is its first location in Florida.
The incoming San Marco franchise is owned by business partners Ryan Locke and Chris Rudin under Locke Rudin Enterprises, LLC. Locke said they saw the San Marco Square building once and “just knew right away” they wanted to be there.
“My business partner and I just love the franchise, love the idea,” said Locke. “We’ve both always had an interest in the brew pub space and its concept, its vibe just fits down in San Marco in that historic building.”
“San Marco’s a special place. Very familiar with most of the businesses down there, including their owners,” he said. “We’re really excited to be part of the community down there for sure.”
According to Locke, interior renovations of the space began in September and are currently on track to wrap up by “middle-to-end” of this year’s first quarter.
By Michele Leivas
Resident Community News
