New Brunch Menu at Iron Hill

The Chestnut Hill restaurant now offers brunch.

The following is a press release from Iron Hill. Every weekend, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (8400 Germantown Avenue, 215-948-5600) offers more ways than ever to satisfy your hunger: from a new, weekly-changing Brunch Menu to their instant-classic Pretzel Burger and hearty-yet-affordable Prime Time Sunday Suppers, there is no better place in town to enjoy a great meal – and great beer – all weekend long. “Weekends are the perfect time to round up a group of friends and head to the brewery for a great meal and some good company,” says head chef Jared Cannon.  “And with our expanded offerings, we really do have something for everyone, whether your crew is looking to enjoy fun twists on brunch favorites or a serious burger.” The new Brunch …

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Theft From Iron Hill Brewery's Safe

A break-in was reported at the restaurant June 19.

The general manager of Iron Hill Brewery was opening the store June 19, when he had to make a phone call to police. According to a report from the 14th District, the manager reported that someone had broken into the safe at the restaurant and brewery, located at 8400 Germantown Ave. The report goes on to state that the electronic combination lock on the safe was opened and that someoen took an orange and white plastic bag containing $2,000 in cash. The theft was reported June 19, 8 a.m., according to police.

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Eat Cake, Support Nonprofits

Iron Hill will be donating proceeds from one dessert to Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels and childhood cancer research.

Whether you are looking for a rich chocolate dessert, or looking to support Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels, ordering a Double Chocolate Hill at Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant will serve the purpose. In fact, since the restaurant open in January, the popular dessert has already raised $1,200 for the nonprofit, and CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation. For each of the desserts sold (the Double Chocolate Hill costs $8.95), Iron Hill donates 75 cents apiece to each charity. According to a press release, the Chestnut Hill restaurant has sold 847 of the chocolate confections. “At Iron Hill, we’re passionate about more than just great food and great beer.  We deeply value the ability to involve ourselves in our community and give back…

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Iron Hill Hosts March Madness Beer Tourney

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will host its own March Madness tournament, pitting casks of beer from all nine locations against each other to determine this year’s champion.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will host its own March Madness tournament, pitting casks of beer from all nine locations against each other to determine this year’s champion. Guests can participate by visiting specified Iron Hill locations during the various rounds, drink the featured beers and decide which location will move closer to becoming the Firkin’ March Madness winner by helping finish their favorite firkin. (For the non-craft beer connoisseur, a firkin is a type of keg that contains cask-conditioned ale, which is naturally carbonated). "Our brewers are all very supportive of each other, but they also have a competitive streak,” says Director of Brewery Operations Mark Edelson. “During each round, guests can expect some amazing …

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Self-Checkout Could Get You Free Meal at Iron Hill

Library branch holds contest to encourage using technology.

Checking a book out by yourself could get you a free meal at Iron Hill. Encouraging patrons to utilize its self-checkout options, the Andorra Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia is hosting a contest. "From March 14 through April 14 patrons using the self-checkout, located near the Circulation Desk, can fill out an entry to win either a $25 gift card to Panera or a $50 gift certificate to Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Chestnut Hill," librarian Marsha Stender said. Similar to devices at supermarkets, the self-checkout at the library simply scans your library code and item you'd like to borrow. Stender said staff members are available to show you how to use the device. Patrons must be 18 years or older to enter the raffle. The …

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From the Editor's Desk

A Saturday Night at Iron Hill Brewery

This Chestnut Hill Patch editor couldn't resist trying out the new restaurant on its first open weekend.

Like so many other people, I went to Iron Hill over the weekend, Saturday night to be precise. I wasn’t at all surprised to find that it was completely full. Even with a reservation (you can make them online here), we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Ever since the news came out in March that Iron Hill had chosen to make a $3 million investment by opening a ninth location on Germantown Avenue, I have been following the process closely. I spoke with Iron Hill co-founder Kevin Finn that month to find out all about Iron Hill. I continued to contact him for information, pictures and an opening date until that day arrived Jan. 5. And on that opening day, I was there to see the first beer be poured from the taps behind the bar by none …

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In Photos: Iron Hill's First Pour

The Brewery opened Wednesday, just after a ceremonial first pour.

Iron Hill Brewery is now open for business. Shortly before the restaurant and brewery opened its doors to the public, the owners, some neighbors and two members of City Council, including newly minted 8th District Councilwoman Cindy Bass, came together for a ceremonial first pour of the beers, which are brewed on-site. Above are photos from the first pour.

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Iron Hill Brewery Opens Today

The restaurant will be open starting at 5 p.m.

Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant opens today at 5 p.m. Before the opening, the founders of Iron Hill will be holding a ceremonial toast with new Councilwoman Cindy Bass, among others. Here is some of the information that Chestnut Hill Patch has gathered since the announcement that the chain would be heading to the Hill. Patch will be covering the opening, but in the meantime, we want to know: Do you plan on going to Iron Hill soon? In the next week or month?

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