Iron Hill Brewery’s return to Montgomery County is set to begin Monday, June 22, when the Huntingdon Valley restaurant reopens under the company’s new ownership group, according to Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
A Steady Comeback Tour
The reopening marks the fourth post-bankruptcy revival for Iron Hill and the only location in Philadelphia’s suburban collar counties or South Jersey that is returning as Iron Hill.
The Center City Philadelphia brewpub reopened in April, followed by locations in Wilmington and Hershey. A Lancaster will also reopen by the end of June.
Huntingdon Valley was one of Iron Hill’s stronger performers before the shutdown. It pulled in $3.2 million in gross revenue in 2025, second only to the chain’s Newtown location.
What’s New at the Huntingdon Valley Location
The restaurant, located in the Huntingdon Valley Shopping Center, holds a notable place in Iron Hill’s local history.
When it opened in 2016, it featured the chain’s first beer garden. New ownership said the reopened restaurant will offer indoor seating, outdoor dining, and a location-specific IPA called Hop Chase, brewed exclusively for Huntingdon Valley.
“We’re creating a true neighborhood place for the guests we call family,” said Naomi Yared, general manager of the Huntingdon Valley Iron Hill. “Somewhere the community can come together over laughter, great food, and award-winning beer.”
Returning customers should note that old gift cards will not be honored due to data access issues from the previous ownership. Former King of the Hill loyalty members will be automatically reenrolled and receive 100 complimentary points.
Mixed Fates for Other Locations
Iron Hill’s former ownership group abruptly closed all locations in September. They filed for liquidation bankruptcy, citing about $20 million in debt.
The closure left more than a dozen brewpubs vacant across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
During bankruptcy proceedings, a new ownership group, later revealed to include original cofounder Mark Edelson and other former executives, acquired Iron Hill’s trademark and intellectual property, along with five restaurant leases.
While Huntingdon Valley is returning as Iron Hill, other former suburban locations are taking different paths.
Ardmore has reopened as Ogyu Japanese BBQ, and Newtown has reopened as P.J. Whelihan’s. The West Chester location will become a Magerk’s Pub & Grill. Former locations in North Wales, Phoenixville, Media, Exton, and Chestnut Hill are still seeking new tenants.
To read more about Iron Hill’s comeback in Montco and across the region, visit The Philadelphia Inquirer.
