Kraftwork opens Friday
I got a sneak peak at Kraftwork, Sidecar owner Adam Ritter’s new joint in Fishtown (541 East Girard Ave., at Montgomery) yesterday, which is to say I barged into the place with a few friends and demanded beer. This place is really sharp, featuring a very industrial, heavy metal look - very appropriate for the neighborhood.
That’s a giant handsaw hanging over the U-shaped bar. I forgot to ask who crafted it, but it’s a thing of beauty, decorated with cut-outs of hop buds. At the front end of the bar, looking out on Girard Avenue, you can see a portion of the tap handles. There are 25, including a hand pump. (I got only a quick look at the lunch and dinner menu, but it appears ambitious.)
Adam told me he’s been holding onto kegs for several months, including what I imagine is one of the few remaining local barrels of HopSlam, which I imagine will kick the night the place opens officially. I also spied a tap handle for Hitachino Nest, which Adam hopes to pour regularly.
For those who are unfamiliar with the neighborhood. Kraftwork is a very walkable seven mostly short blocks from Johnny Brenda’s, along Girard. Yes, the turf may look a bit grimy, but it’s relatively safe for peds. The bar is a few doors down from the local police district.
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