Spotted: Progress at South Street’s Beer Garden


The PHS is returning to the 1500 block of South Street.

The PHS is returning to the 1500 block of South Street | Photo via Erin Wallace

Work continues at the site of last summer’s Pennsylvania Horticultural Society beer garden at 16th and South. This year, Barren Hill Brewery is the partnering with the beer garden and is promising an exclusive beer crafted for the pop-up. Philadelphia-based Dietz and Watson will also be serving its products at the beer garden that promises a “Bohemian flair,” complete with wooden trellis, container gardens and lots of different greenery.

Beer Garden Food Details

  • Candied bacon
  • Pretzels and dip trio
  • Hot dogs and sausages including the Philly Frank and the Classic “Super Frank”
  • Rotating specials like a Bahn Mi Dog and a Buffalo Style Chicken Sausage Sandwich
  • Rotating weekly sandwiches special that includes Gouda and Peach and Sriracha Chicken & Asian Slaw
  • Grilled cheese specials include Artisan Triple Grilled Cheese and the South Philly Style Grilled Cheese served with provolone, broccoli rabe, roasted red peppers, red pepper flakes and garlic on Italian bread

This is one of three beer gardens planned by PHS. The others are aiming for Center City and South Philadelphia.

Beer Gardens [Philadelphia Magazine]