Love City Brewing to Open Second Location in Manayunk's Former Fat Lady Brewing Space
Love City Brewing, the popular Callowhill-based brewery, is set to expand into a two-story space at 4323 Main St. in Manayunk this spring. The new location will feature a ground floor taproom with a full bar and merchandise station, as well as an upstairs loft for events.
The taproom, which will be open seven days a week, promises to bring Love City's signature drinks menu to the neighborhood, with options mirroring those found at their flagship location in Callowhill. Food options are still under wraps, but Melissa Walter, co-owner of Love City, says that events like bingo, quizzo, drag shows, and live music will be a big part of the new space.
Walter expressed her excitement about joining forces with long-time friends Fat Lady Brewing, which closed its doors in January after four years in business. "We were very conscious about choosing a neighborhood that has great energy and foot traffic, as well as one that would allow our current location at 1023 Hamilton St. to continue to be successful – Manayunk checks all those boxes for us," she said.
The new Love City location will build on the brewery's core values of community, laughter, and moments of joy. Walter praised Fat Lady Brewing as a "woman-owned, family-operated, deeply community-focused, and proudly queer-friendly" space, and hinted that some events previously hosted by the shuttered brewery would continue in Manayunk.
Love City's expansion into Manayunk comes as the neighborhood continues to experience growth and revitalization. While not all storefronts along Main Street are occupied, executive director Gwen Mccauley of the Manayunk Development Corporation notes that large spaces like Love City's new location can help fill some of the vacant retail spaces.
With Source Brewing set to reopen its renovated former bank building in late 2025, the Manayunk area is poised for continued growth and development.
Love City Brewing, the popular Callowhill-based brewery, is set to expand into a two-story space at 4323 Main St. in Manayunk this spring. The new location will feature a ground floor taproom with a full bar and merchandise station, as well as an upstairs loft for events.
The taproom, which will be open seven days a week, promises to bring Love City's signature drinks menu to the neighborhood, with options mirroring those found at their flagship location in Callowhill. Food options are still under wraps, but Melissa Walter, co-owner of Love City, says that events like bingo, quizzo, drag shows, and live music will be a big part of the new space.
Walter expressed her excitement about joining forces with long-time friends Fat Lady Brewing, which closed its doors in January after four years in business. "We were very conscious about choosing a neighborhood that has great energy and foot traffic, as well as one that would allow our current location at 1023 Hamilton St. to continue to be successful – Manayunk checks all those boxes for us," she said.
The new Love City location will build on the brewery's core values of community, laughter, and moments of joy. Walter praised Fat Lady Brewing as a "woman-owned, family-operated, deeply community-focused, and proudly queer-friendly" space, and hinted that some events previously hosted by the shuttered brewery would continue in Manayunk.
Love City's expansion into Manayunk comes as the neighborhood continues to experience growth and revitalization. While not all storefronts along Main Street are occupied, executive director Gwen Mccauley of the Manayunk Development Corporation notes that large spaces like Love City's new location can help fill some of the vacant retail spaces.
With Source Brewing set to reopen its renovated former bank building in late 2025, the Manayunk area is poised for continued growth and development.
they're bringing that same energy and vibes from callowhill to main st. can't wait to check out their taproom and events like bingo and quizzo. it's awesome they're teaming up with fat lady brewing, too - that space was always special. love city's commitment to community and fun is infectious... sounds like manayunk is gonna be the place to be in 2025! 
... i mean, what's wrong with having some quiet evenings in manayunk? it sounds like they're trying to replicate the same party vibe at their new location as they do at callowhill. and events like bingo and quizzo? really? can't they just have a chill book club or something instead? 
It's gonna be lit with all the events they're planning - bingo, quizzo, drag shows... you name it! 
The loft upstairs is gonna be so sick for live music and whatnot. Plus, it's awesome to see Love City joining forces with a neighborhood that already has such great energy. Manayunk needs more places like this! 
I'm stoked to try their new drinks menu and support the community vibes - let's keep Manayunk thriving! 
i mean who wouldn't want to hang out in a two-story space with live music, quizzo, and bingo? 
it's the perfect spot for us locals to gather and make some memories 
can't wait to try their drinks menu out and check out the new space when it opens this spring! 
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anyone else going to hit up the new location? 
. and yay for more community-focused spaces in manayunk! this is exactly what the neighborhood needs - more love & laughter