Surprise Philly bar opening: Boiler Maker (new Farmers Cabinet project)

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  1. hhkal17

    hhkal17 Pooh-Bah (2,601) Jul 10, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Just around the corner from Farmer's Cabinet is the ex-Doc Watson's/Blue Bear Tavern. The latter officially closed earlier this week, and it appears that it was turned around fairly quickly as the Farmer's Cabinet crew has taken it over and renamed it Boiler Maker. It's opening this afternoon at 3pm.

    It has medieval decor, is mostly candlelit, and has an upstairs bar of 12 local drafts including a dedicated McKenzie's Brew House tap (some "Fork & Barrel"-esque traits there). Downstairs bar has 28 drafts of American crafts from around the country. Simple bar food including giant turkey legs (maybe like the Ren. Faire ones?).

    Full article just came out late last night. It's below and it mentions some of the opening beers - http://www.phillybeerscene.com/2012/03/new-bar-from-farmers-cabinet/
     
  2. ThoreauLikeAGirl

    ThoreauLikeAGirl Initiate (0) Mar 11, 2011 Pennsylvania

    my bet is on 4 months.
     
  3. ClockworkOrange

    ClockworkOrange Pooh-Bah (2,116) Feb 19, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I wonder how they transferred the liquor license so quickly. Or, they may be opening under "new management" with the old owners still listed until the transfer is done?
     
  4. corby112

    corby112 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Pennsylvania

    I love farmers cabinet so I'm excited to check this place out.
     
  5. Annesemj

    Annesemj Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2010 California

    was there at 5, doors finally unlocked around 6:30. awesome awesome place. great vibe and atmosphere. 40 taps of varying styles and "rareness". we had some food, which was good. but you can tell they are still in early stages. menus were all handwritten. looks like they are gonna have a lot more to offer once things gets rolling. they are def on the right path though. easily the best first impression i've ever gotten, aside from farmers cabinet
     
  6. alemarva99

    alemarva99 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2012

    What makes you say that? Rather why would you say that? Don't people usually like when a new beer bar opens up?
     
  7. northside

    northside Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Where to begin young alemarva 99, where to begin.........
     
  8. chcfan

    chcfan Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2008 California

    The owners have a history of quick closings and lawsuits. Hopefully, they've got things straightened out because this sounds like a cool place. I still haven't checkout out Farmer's Cabinet, but I want to.
     
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  9. alemarva99

    alemarva99 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2012

    Ah. I see now. Well hopefully they have that stuff behind them. Don't they own or rent a brewery now too? I would have to assume they are taking this more seriously if that's the case.
     
  10. Avalon68

    Avalon68 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Candle light...how surprising
     
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  11. RC51Mike

    RC51Mike Crusader (493) Dec 17, 2004 Delaware

    Medieval? Candlelight? Giant turkey legs? Like Renaissance Faire?

    I guess it's a vibe but not my kind.
     
  12. chcfan

    chcfan Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2008 California

    Yeah, I'm definitely not a Renfest person (not that there's anything wrong with that) but dark decor is OK in my book and I enjoy giant turkey legs, so I'll probably check it out if I'm in the area and it's still open.
     
  13. guzzle211

    guzzle211 Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2006 Pennsylvania

    that way there's one less bill to skip out on <zing!>
    Having witnessed their track here in the Lehigh Valley, the main reason I wish them success and viability is for Terry's sake . . .
     
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  14. hhkal17

    hhkal17 Pooh-Bah (2,601) Jul 10, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Yea the Ren Faire thing just popped into my head after reading about the bar description and those turkey legs. If they add the pickle wagon, I'm there!
     
  15. PSUDREW

    PSUDREW Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2002 Pennsylvania

    Eh, it was OK. their "house" beers were really good, but over all, it was an odd mishmash of hipster/speak-easy/old west saloon. People keep raving, and while descent, I wouldn't go out of my way for it
     
  16. Annesemj

    Annesemj Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2010 California

    my girl and i are getting married there this fall, farmers cabinet that is. rented out the place for a saturday afternoon
     
  17. northside

    northside Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Please tell me you didn't put out a large down payment
     
  18. Annesemj

    Annesemj Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2010 California

    so far a grand. the rest later on. should we take into consideration they might be out of business by then?
     
  19. oglmcdgl

    oglmcdgl Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2007 Pennsylvania

    with their track record I'd have a back up plan
     
  20. Annesemj

    Annesemj Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2010 California

    great. well we are gonna have them sign a contract or something that states that we get our money back if that does happen, which will cover that end. doesn't cover the end about last minute location plans however, which would be a disaster
     
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