MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A well-known Wisconsin brewery is closing one of its long-running pubs.

The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company announced it will permanently close its Hilldale location on Nov. 8, citing changing retail trends and declining revenues.

“This was an incredibly difficult decision,” said Eliot Butler, founder and president. “Hilldale has been part of our story for 19 years, and the community means so much to all of us. We’re forever grateful to the team and the guests who made it special. Ultimately, the financial challenges were too much for us to continue operating at Hilldale. While difficult, we’ll focus our energy on two things: helping our Hilldale staff move forward and strengthening our three other Madison-area pubs.”

The Great Dane will continue to operate its D

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