Food & Drink
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Two South Philadelphia Bars Go Up For Sale As Owner Seeks Early Retirement
The Dive and Watkins Drinkery, two long-running South Philadelphia bars are up for sale as owner Jonn Klein aims to retire by the end of the year, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. “I’ve put so much of me and my life into both of these places. But … I’m at a point…
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European Lager House Extends Operations to Chester County with New Location
BierHaul Farmhouse, a European lager house in Delaware County, is expanding its operations into Chester County with a new location that will feature an indoor beer garden, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new space will be located in West Chester. Dubbed BierHaul Townhouse, the concept will take over the site that…
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Wissahickon Brewing Company Eyes Opening Second Taproom in Olde Kensington
Already with one location in East Falls, Wissahickon Brewing Company is opening a new taproom in Olde Kensington, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The new taproom will double as a kombucha production facility, and have a kitchen and also a private event space in the upper level. The new space at 1526 N. American St.…
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2023 Was An Excellent Year for Philadelphia’s Bar Scene With Dozens of New Additions
Often overshadowed by the city’s restaurants, Philadelphia bars had a great year of offering patrons great service, atmosphere, food, and drinks, often at lower prices and without a need for a reservation, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Several dozen bars joined the local bar scene in 2023. Two of the busiest newcomers were…
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This Winter, Enjoy Seasonal Beers Made With Local Ingredients in Philadelphia
Winter is the time when most of to enjoy local beers with a little more heft, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Luckily, Pennsylvania’s rich craft beer scene offers plenty of choices when it comes to winter beers made with local ingredients, including two made by Philadelphia breweries. Cartesian Brewing in South Philadelphia is known…
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Francisville Mini Golf Bar Libertee Grounds Expands With Second Philly-Themed Course
Libertee Grounds, the Philadelphia bar known for its indoor mini golf and hyperlocal beers, has expanded its Francisville location, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Amenities for the newly expanded space include a golf simulator, another bar, a lounge, and a private event space. Another prominent feature is the Philadelphia-themed holes. The nine holes on the…
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Bucks County’s Mike Daley is the Man Behind America’s Grandest Private Whiskey Collection
Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food & Wine. His expansive estate, however, is running out of space to showcase his several thousand bottles of scotch, American, and Irish whiskies. To cope, Mike Daley has…
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Why Enjoying Victory Brewing’s Tastykake Koffee Kake Ale Is the Perfect Start to the New Year
For those who grew up on Tastykakes, one of the best ways to start the new year on the right foot is to enjoy Tastykake Koffee Kake Ale from Victory Brewing Company, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Downingtown-based brewery released the Tastykake beer officially at its taprooms in Downingtown, Center City, Parkesburg,…
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Want A Locally-Made Beer? Try These 3 Philly Breweries
While there are several brewery trails outlining where and how to find locally-made beer, PA Eats has created a special list highlighting the breweries in Pennsylvania dedicated to using local malted grains and other brewing ingredients, writes Emily Kovach. There are two main qualifications to make the list. First, the breweries must have at least…
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The Met Philadelphia Celebrates 5th Anniversary With New Beer
The Met Philadelphia, in its current iteration, has now been in existence for five years and to celebrate, the entertainment venue is debuting its very own beer, writes Dan Stamm for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Earlier this month, Conshohocken Brewing Company revealed a new limited edition North Broad Lager, named after the street The Met is…
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Café @ the Mill in Sellersville Taps into Craft Beer Scene
Sellersville restaurant, Café @ the Mill, is germinating its business into a small-batch craft beer brewery, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “We’ve been doing the restaurant thing for a while now, and it’s been a success. So, throwing this into the mix will be a good thing,” said Chef Shane Dam,…
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The Nut Hut Saloon in Fishtown is Set to Reopen By End of the Year Under New Operator
Before the calendar flips to 2024, Fishtown’s Nut Hut Saloon will be reopening its doors under new operators with eyes toward a more modern neighborhood feel, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new partner group consists of Ken Landis, Benjamin Albacete, Marc Mattera, and Joseph Danfield. Initially, the plan was to open…
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VFTCB Updating Mobile Pass with More Montco Craft Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, the Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County has refreshed the Montco Makers Passport, a free, gamified program that aims to support local craft beverage producers. Beginning November 1, 2024, the updated pass will be available for download. In partnership with Bandwango, Montco Makers showcases the area’s breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Montgomery…
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Human Robot Brewing Expanding to South Philadelphia With New Taproom
Human Robot Brewing is soon opening a new taproom in South Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The tasting room will be called Human Robot Súd, and the venue will be the former home of Separatist Beer Project along East Passyunk Avenue, which closed earlier this year. When it opens, the roughly…
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Urban Village Brewing Explores Different Malt Variations With Audition Pilsner Series
Urban Village Brewing, a small-batch brewery in Northern Liberties, is exploring different variations of malt with its Audition Pilsner series of beers, writes Emily Kovach for the PA Eats. Urban Village’s founder and co-owner Dave Goldman said that the brewery has been rolling out a different 5% ABV Audition Pilsner for the last several years,…
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McGillin’s Celebrates Phillies Playoff Run By Reviving its Red Beer
As the Philadelphia Phillies sit one win away from a potential second straight trip to the World Series, fans who visit one popular Center City tavern can chug a Red October-inspired beer, writes Franki Rudnesky for Phillyvoice. McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia’s oldest continuously operating tavern, is bringing back its red-dyed beer in celebration of…
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Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling Opens Swanky Second Location in Chestnut Hill
Phoenixville-based Bluebird Distilling has expanded into Philadelphia with the second location of its all-day cafe and cocktail bar concept Char & Stave recently opening its doors in Chestnut Hill, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new spot is located in the same space where the brand hosted its holiday pop-up late last…
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Kensington-Based Philadelphia Brewing Company Rebounds from Revenue Loss with Help from the City
After nearly a year, Philadelphia Brewing Company in Kensington has received a City check for lost revenue, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. In September 2022, a Community Life Improvement Program crew that maintains vacant lots across the city accidentally cut down the hops — an essential ingredient in the beers — the brewery had grown. …
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