Iron Hill Brewery Abruptly Closes Three Locations

We’ve been seeing so many closures and buy outs lately, and I’m sad to report that I have more sad news from Iron Hill Brewery in Newark, Delaware.

Iron Hill Brewery will close three different locations, including its original flagship location in Newark, Delaware. This follows the closure of their Phoenixville Location in October 2024, so this news is particularly bad. This quote from Mark Kirke, new CEO of Irton Hill:

“At Iron Hill, our team is deeply committed to creating memorable culinary experiences, award-winning beers, and delivering exceptional hospitality,” “We’re proud of the strong relationships we’ve built with our guests over the years and incredibly grateful for their loyalty. None of this would be possible without our dedicated teammates, who have made Iron Hill a place where great beer, great food, and genuine hospitality come together. We look forward to welcoming you to enjoy any of our other 16 open restaurants.”

“While we are closing a few locations, this is truly part of a larger growth story—we are evolving, strengthening our brand, and positioning Iron Hill for long-term success.”

In addition to the Newark, Delaware, location, the BrewPub in Voorhees, New Jersey, and the Chestnut Hill location in Philadelphia have also closed and as of today, the Riverfront Wilmington and Rehoboth locations will remain open.

Update 25 Sept 2025: Iron Hill has now decided to file for bankruptcy and close all 16 locations.

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About Iron Hill Brewery:

Iron Hill Brewery is an award-winning, independent craft brewery and restaurant chain founded in 1996 in Newark, Delaware. Known for pairing handcrafted beers with from-scratch food, the company currently operates 20 locations in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Georgia. Recently, Iron Hill announced the closure of three locations to adapt to the current business landscape and focus on long-term growth, though the remaining 16 restaurants are open. 

Company Profile

Founded:1996 in Newark, Delaware 
Founders:Kevin Finn, Mark Edelson, and Kevin Davies 
Business Model:Operates on-site craft breweries and scratch kitchens at each location, with menus designed to complement the beers 
Award-Winning:Recognized as one of the most award-winning breweries in the United States. 
Recent Closures

Announcement:On September 10, 2025, Iron Hill announced the closure of three locations. 
Reason:The closures are a strategic decision to adapt to changes in the business landscape and position the company for continued growth. 
Locations Closing:The Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, location; the Main Street location in Newark, Delaware; and the Town Center Boulevard location in Voorhees, New Jersey. 
Remaining Locations:16 other Iron Hill locations remain open across the region. 
Key Aspects

Food & Beer Pairing:Emphasizes the synergy between its handcrafted food and beer, with some dishes even incorporating beer as an ingredient. 

Charitable Initiatives:Supports charities through its signature Triple Chocolate Hill dessert, with a portion of the sales benefiting CureSearch for Children’s Cancer. 

Expanded Offerings:In 2020, Iron Hill opened a large-scale production brewery in Exton, PA, which also includes the TapHouse, a fast-casual concept.