Today, Chestnut Street welcomed new neighbor 2nd Story Brewing Co. – a craft brewery and restaurant – to the block.
The brewpub, which sits in the space previously occupied by Triumph Brewing Company, is now officially open for business and introducing its new collection of classically inspired and approachable ales and lagers to patrons. The space has been re-imagined by the 2nd Story team – peeling back the building’s original, historic roots with beautiful exposed brick walls, wood floors and steel beams. It features two floors of seating, each with a bar area and five different dining areas with ample room for more than 200 guests.
In addition, 2nd Story offers patrons a tempting farm-to-table menu of ingredient-driven American fare, a full bar with cocktails, wine and bottled beers as well as the selection of fine beers produced on site. Both the kitchen and the brewery will use only the freshest ingredients, sourcing custom-grown hops from Grady’s Tilted Barn Farm.
The 2nd Story team is comprised of an eclectic mix of personalities with varying backgrounds, all sharing a tremendous enthusiasm for great craft beer and locally-sourced food.
Owner Debbie Grady is a working farmer who grew up in Pasadena, California and owns Tilted Barn Farm in Pottstown, PA. She leads the project.
General Manager Ken Merriman is a skilled leader and restaurateur who owns District Riverton Bistro in Riverton, NJ – and previously served as general manager and partner at Center City’s Tir na Nog Nog. He oversees the overall operations of the restaurant and brewery, while adding his worldly insight having grown up in Dublin, Ireland.
Executive Chef Rebecca Krebs is former executive chef at Salt Air in Rehoboth Beach, DE. She brings 10 years of culinary experience, specifically focusing on local ingredients and seasonal flavors.
Brewer John Wible is a former IT professional turned award-winning home brewer. He plans to use 2nd Story as his personal beer laboratory, exploring both classic and contemporary styles with a strong focus on simple, fresh beers that are interesting yet easy to drink
Next time you’re in Old City, make sure you stop by 2nd Story and experience their extensive draft. It will feature four distinctive house beers and five rotating taps, with one cask engine, and seasonal favorites such as Great Harvest Pumpkin Ale and Colonial Porter on draught, as well as a thoughtful cocktail menu and dedicated list of favorite domestic bottles and even ciders for the non-craft beer lovers.
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