Does anyone know what will happen w/the former site of the Anglesea Pub (7136 Germantown Ave.)? It's been vacant for months. Are any plans in the works for it?

-Z

They've recently put in new doors and windows. Rumor has it that a deep-dish pizza place/brewpub is planned. I think that would be great!

Some good gossip and info here:

http://www.chowhound.com/topics/466845

December 07, 2007 - Former Heavyweight Owners Sign Lease in Mt. Airy UPDATED Tom Baker goes online with more details on his new brewpub, along with a shout-out to another great beer destination already established in the area.
ORIGINAL STORY 12-6-2007
Tom Baker told The Beer Yard this morning that the brewpub he and wife/[partner Peggy Zwerver promised to open when they shut down Heavyweight Brewing last year will be located on Germantown Avenue in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia and that he hopes to open the doors by the end of March 2008.
"We have a signed lease and will be moving our equipment into place as soon as possible," Baker said. "We also plan to relocate our residence to the area and hope to become a part of the neighborhood and a destination site for beer lovers."
The new pub, to be named Earth. Bread & Brewery will feature flatbread and Baker's beers, along with guest craft beers. "We have a full liquor license but won't use that right off the bat. We'll take things slow and get them right." Earth, Bread & Brewery will be located at 7136 Germantown Avenue, a few blocks south of McMenamin's Tavern.

This is bigger beer news than the yard's brewery spat. These folks will help put Philadelphia on the innovative craft brewing map. I hope you guys welcome these folks with open mouths.

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Something from the CHOWHOUND thread:

"This is a direct quote from Tom Baker, the prospective new owner, from the MidAtlantic forum on beeradvocate.com:

Hey Folks. Well, it is indeed time for me to get off my ass and start making some beer again. Who would have though that, during this interval, talk of Gruit ales would be so topical. Hop futures, anyone?
We have found a great space in a wonderful neighborhood in a town that's rich in culture and social wealth. I greatly respect McMenamin's and I hope that PJ looks at our project as an asset to him and an addition to the good beer/food they offer. McMenamin's is a quintessential neighborhood pub and that will not change when we open. Aside from good beer, Earth Bread + Brewery will do it's best to compliment not compete with neighborhood businesses. For example, we won't have any TVs - so I'll probably be at the bar in McMenamin's to watch the Series.
We will offer four primary things at Earth: great flatbreads, intriguing wines, the best beers you never had, and a comfortable space to enjoy the company of others. BTW, for those of you that don't know, our company name represents our focus on creating and running a sustainable, green-built restaurant.
I hope to get our website up soon so you can follow our progress and learn more about our plans and passions. Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts. BTW, in case you haven't heard, Heavyweight is dead - just call us the Earth folks.
Cheers,
Tom Baker"

Really good news. And I don't think it will be bad news for McMenamins either. Earth could be a destination brewpub, bringing people into the neighborhood (instead of taking away from McMens, and adding to that Mount Airy caché.

Wow - this is so awesome. I'm eagerly awaiting my first pint!

Hello forumland-

I'm delighted to see that folks are interested in our project for Mt. Airy. We are thrilled to be coming to Phily and my wife Peggy and I look forward to meeting many of you along the way.

Cheers,
Tom Baker
Earth Bread + Brewery

This is great. We'll be there.

Pardon my ignorance, but what is flatbread?

Ahhh, we've been watching the renovations & wondering. Sounds like a great addition to the Ave. Welcome to the neighborhood!

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