Iron Hill Brewery Announces Sudden Closure
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant has abruptly shut down all of its remaining locations, surprising longtime customers and employees.
Public Announcement On Social Media
The company shared the news in a Facebook post on September 25, thanking guests for their years of support, loyalty, and friendship.
Closure Affects 16 Locations
The shutdown includes the chain’s last 16 operating restaurants, following earlier closures in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware just two weeks ago.
A Planned Expansion Never Happened
In December 2024, Iron Hill announced plans to open a new location at Temple University in Philadelphia, but the restaurant never opened.
No Official Reason Provided
The company did not publicly explain the sudden closures. TODAY.com has reached out for additional comment on the decision.
Reports Of Bankruptcy Filing
An employee told The Philadelphia Inquirer that staff were informed the morning of September 25 that the company had filed for bankruptcy.
Nearly Three Decades In Business
Iron Hill Brewery was founded 29 years ago and opened its first location in Newark, Delaware, before expanding across several states.
Locations Spanned Multiple Regions
The brewery had restaurants primarily in the Philadelphia area and Delaware, with additional sites in South Carolina and Georgia.
Customers Express Sadness Online
Fans of the brewery shared memories and expressed disappointment on social media, hoping the brand might return in the future.
Company Hints At Possible Return
In its farewell message, Iron Hill said it hopes to reopen someday and promised to welcome guests back warmly if that happens.
