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Iron Hill Brewery Shuts All 16 Locations Effective Immediately

An internal staff note cited financial struggles and a planned bankruptcy filing.

Overview

  • The company announced the shutdown with brief Facebook and Instagram posts thanking customers and expressing hope to return in the future.
  • Employees received a message via the Restaurant365 platform saying the company will file for bankruptcy and that the closures are permanent.
  • Reporters said no related bankruptcy filings were visible in online court records as of Thursday afternoon.
  • The closures span Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, South Carolina and Georgia, following three site shutdowns on Sept. 10 in Newark, Chestnut Hill and Voorhees.
  • Signs were posted at several locations and workers described being blindsided, with internal notes referencing forthcoming information on final pay and benefits.