After more than two decades in business, Beef ’O’ Brady’s in Middletown has officially closed, marking the end of a long-running neighborhood staple.
The restaurant, located on Blankenbaker Parkway near Shelbyville Road, announced the closure in a Facebook post on Monday, confirming that December 22 would be its final day of operation. The location had served the Middletown community for 22 years.
In the post, the restaurant reflected on its role as more than just a place to eat, describing it as a gathering spot where customers came together to watch games, build friendships, and create lasting memories.
“After 22 unforgettable years in Middletown, the time has come for us to say goodbye.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s has been more than a restaurant. It has been a place where friendships were built, victories were celebrated, losses were debated, and countless memories were shared over good food and great games.
For the past 5 years, it has been our absolute honor to carry this legacy forward. Serving this community, getting to know your families, watching kids grow up, and welcoming familiar faces week after week has meant more to us than words can fully capture.
As we are preparing to close our doors for the final time on December 22, 2025, we want to say thank you. Thank you for your loyalty, your support, your laughter, and your trust. Thank you for choosing us for your game nights, birthdays, post-work dinners, and everyday moments.
While this chapter is coming to an end, the memories will always remain. We wish each one of you nothing but happiness, success, and great meals with next upcoming establishment here.
From our hearts to yours, thank you for 22 amazing years, Middletown. 
We will miss you more than you know. — Team Beef’s”
The current owners, who have operated the Middletown location for the past five years, thanked customers for their loyalty and support. They said it had been an honor to serve local families, watch children grow up, and welcome familiar faces week after week.
While Beef ’O’ Brady’s chapter in Middletown has come to a close, the owners said the memories will remain and wished the community continued happiness and success moving forward.
This article appears in Dec. 1-31, 2025.