Nothing beats grabbing a bar stool at your local pub or restaurant and enjoying a refreshing, cold craft beer. If you live in the Chestnut Hill area, your options are far-reaching when it comes to spots to enjoy a draft or bottle of your favorite brew.
Need some suggestions? Here are 6 spots to visit in Chestnut Hill when you’re craving a cold one. Have fun quenching your thirst as you sip your way around town, and let us know which places are your favorite!
El Poquito
At El Poquito, one might assume that margaritas would dominate the menu, but that’s not all this popular Mexican eatery is serving up. The craft beer selection is one to marvel over and consists of popular brews such as Neshaminy Creek Croydon Cream Ale, Firestone Easy Jack IPA, Round Guys Berliner and Sly Fox Pikeland Pils. Enjoy one of the many local and national craft beer options on El Poquito’s gorgeous outdoor patio. 8201 Germantown Ave., (267) 766-5372
Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe
Searching for an outdoor patio spot to sip brews in Chestnut Hill? The Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe offers a seat to perch upon and watch the crowds go by. Select your favorite craft beer to enjoy, and be sure to stop in on Mondays–Fridays from 4–6 p.m. for happy hour specials. 8229 Germantown Ave., (215) 247-7570
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Craft beer is king at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Chestnut Hill. Fourteen brew varieties line the taps; some are house beers and others are seasonals only available for a limited time. From Pig Iron Porter to Honey Tripper (and everything in between), your sipping roster simply must include Iron Hill. 8400 Germantown Ave., (215) 948-5600
Tavern on the Hill
Whether you prefer your craft beer to be local or national, Tavern on the Hill delivers. An example of the craft brews you might find filling the Tavern on the Hill menu include Victory Headwaters Pale Ale, Troegs Perpetual IPA, Yards General Washington Tavern Porter and more. The draft and bottle selection is quite expansive at this welcoming tavern locale. 8636 Germantown Ave., (215) 247-9948
McNally’s Tavern
As with any bar or restaurant, tap lists will change to keep things fresh and inviting. But, if McNally’s Tavern’s list is any indication of the brew talent being featured, you’re going to want to get there as soon as possible to see what brew offerings are waiting for you. Some of the beers that have been on offer at McNally’s Tavern include Allagash White, Conshy Burn Everything, Victory Dirt Wolf, Yards Brawler and more. 8634 Germantown Ave., (215) 247-9736
Campbell’s Place
Campbell’s Place has such a large selection of craft beer that they actually divide up the beer menu according to styles of brews. From strong ales like Dogfish Head India Brown Ale and Oskar Blues Old Chub to India Pale Ale offerings like Stone IPA and Victory HopDevil, the options are wide and varied at Campbell’s Place. 8337 Germantown Ave., (215) 242-1818
- Top photo: El Poquito
- Center photo: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
- Bottom photo: Barn images
