USA, OH: Cincinnati’s Bad Tom Smith Brewing to hold its final night on January 31

An East Side brewery is closing after more than a decade in business and its owners have abandoned Clermont County expansion plans.

Bad Tom Smith Brewing will hold its final night of service at its brewery, taproom and kitchen Jan. 31 at its Madisonville location at 5900 Madison Road, according to a Jan. 22 social media post.

Owners Fernando Cruz Jr. and Jaclyn Cruz have not responded to the Courier’s request for additional information regarding the factors that have led to the closure.

29 January, 2026