Overview

• The company confirmed permanent shutdowns of its original 1996 Newark brewpub and restaurants in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill and Voorhees, N.J., on Wednesday.
• CEO Mark Kirke characterized the decision as part of a larger growth strategy to evolve the concept and position Iron Hill for long‑term success.
• Spokesperson Danielle Guzzetta said leaders are speaking individually with employees and encouraging applications at remaining sites.
• Iron Hill cites 16 locations still operating, while other reporting notes a different count and highlights additional sites in the Philadelphia area as well as in South Carolina and Georgia.
• The move follows earlier 2024 closures in Ardmore and Phoenixville and comes against a challenging restaurant climate after pandemic pivots into production brewing, canning and TapHouse formats.