It was back in August 2022 when Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux opened in NewMarket Square at 2661 N. Maize Road. The restaurant specialized in food with a Cajun flair. And now three years later, the restaurant is officially closed effective Wednesday.
Signs were placed at the door front confirming the news.
So what’s next for the large space that was also once a Granite City? Will it sit empty for years again waiting for the next restaurant to take over?
It doesn’t seem that way.
Speaking with a couple of former employees, they shared with me what appears to be heading into the former Walk-On’s space. This aligns with rumors I’ve been hearing.
From what I was told, Social Tap Drinkery who originally opened at 4510 E. 19th St. N. by Wichita State in 2021, is ready to once again expand.
The restaurant specializing in pizza, burgers, brews and more, recently opened their third location in November 2025. And now it looks like location number four is coming with the restaurant’s fourth store. This time, out in Northwest Wichita.
If it’s true and I have many reasons to believe so, this could be a big win for the west part of town that could use a little more locally owned love when it comes to dining.
I’m digging more into this story and will share more once I’m able to.
Stay tuned.
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