The Institute

[heather]

Saturday 12/11/2010 from 2pm until 6pm join us for an afternoon of Roy Pitz Beer and a menu of beefy goodness (yes we have veggie options) This event is structured a little differently. We have a $35 all you can eat/drink option AND a pay as you go option with $4 Roy Pitz beer.
On tap for the event: Old Jail Ale, Smoked Porter,Lay Down Stay Down Belgian Triple, Daddy Fat Sacks double IPA, Gobbler Lager and 2 more TBD draughts.
Menu: Slow Cooked Roast Beef Au Jus, Old Jail Chili, Garlic Mash, CheeseSteak Mac, Veggi French Onion Rissotto, Curried Beef Empanadas and who knows what else I'll add. These things come together in odd clusters.

Cheers
Heather

[eldondre]

cool i like their beers

[heather]

We regret we will not be able to offer a pay as you go option for this Saturday's Beers and Steers. We apologize for any inconvinience. The event is $35 per person from 2pm until 6pm, all you can eat and drink.

[heather]

I apologize for the flip flop. Saturday December 11th we will offer two options for Beers and Steers with Roy Pitz. First is a Pay as you go with $4 Roy Pitz beer from 2pm until 6pm. There will be a special menu including a veggie option. Second is a $35 all you can eat/drink option. Pricing on the menu is as follow for the pay as you go option: Slow cooked roast beef au jus sammy (fries or salad) $9 CheeseSteak Mac $9 French Onion Risotto (vegi) $8 Garlic Mash Side $3 Mongolian Beef Pot-Stickers with Ginger-Soy dipping sauce $7 Old Jail Chili (served with sour cream and cheese) $8
We also have our full selection of burgers and a very good steak sammy as part of our regular menu.

Cheers
Heather

[eldondre]

I apologize for the flip flop. Saturday December 11th we will offer two options for Beers and Steers with Roy Pitz. First is a Pay as you go with $4 Roy Pitz beer from 2pm until 6pm. There will be a special menu including a veggie option. Second is a $35 all you can eat/drink option. Pricing on the menu is as follow for the pay as you go option: Slow cooked roast beef au jus sammy (fries or salad) $9 CheeseSteak Mac $9 French Onion Risotto (vegi) $8 Garlic Mash Side $3 Mongolian Beef Pot-Stickers with Ginger-Soy dipping sauce $7 Old Jail Chili (served with sour cream and cheese) $8
We also have our full selection of burgers and a very good steak sammy as part of our regular menu.

Cheers
Heather

cool, the all you can drink/eat is always a deal killer for us since I don't get to drink that much and my wife doesn't drink much to begin with. I hope to make it. I see you have troeg's hopback on draft as well.

[eldondre]

please, please consider a cask or two....pretty please

Hey everyone we are renovating the 1st floor and increasing the taps from 12 to 16. The bar seating will also be increased to a 14 seat bar as well with a custom tap system not to be seen anywhere in the city. So come and check out one of the most tricked out bars when it's done. To show our appreciation everyone coming through gets a free glass of the Roy Pitz Dirty Irish Prig Smoked Porter.

good news

[heather]

Just a brief events update: This Saturday 2/19 from 2pm to 6pm the 2nd PYP (Pork, Yards, Pints) $40 all you can eat roast pig, mashed sweets, veggie option and something random for the fun of it. On tap: Brawler, ESA, Philly Pale, and IPA and a firkin of Vanilla infused GW Porter. This was alot of fun last year.

2/26 starting at 6pm Voodoo Brews and PinUps Too! Matt Allyn of Voodoo brewing along with artist Staci Black (staciblacktatoos.com) with artwork for sale. A special cheesecake menu is planned for the event featuring 3 sweet and 3 savory, all done in lolipops. On tap: Cowbell, Gran Met, and Wynona's Big Brown ale along with 3 surprises tbd by Matt Allyn. Pay as you go.

3/12 the 4th Craft Beer Express/The Beast of times (barleywine) and the Wurst of times ( hot dogs and sausages) (craftbeerexpress.com) for more information and ticket links.

Cheers
Heather

[heather]

Updates:

We've updated our menu (The Institute - Flash Intro) and on May 14th we will begin Brunch. Saturday and Sunday 10am until 3pm.
This Saturday 4/23 starting at 4pm we come out for BrewWorks beer and Fried Chicken. 6 BrewWorks brews on tap and Southern Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Pie and Fried Chicken Waffels with a Seitan option for the "chicken" Pay as you go, plates top out at $12.

Our 2nd floor is open 7 days a week now. Sunday thru Thursday food and drinks must be ordered at the first floor bar.

Just a reminder, happy hour is 5pm until 7pm with $2 off draft beer and $2 off apps. And if you haven't checked us out in a while we have a renovated first floor bar and we expanded to 16 taps. Good Stuff.

Cheers
Heather

[eldondre]

brunch sounds tasty
The Institute - Serious Food

[heather]

Brunch and Beer Week Updates:

Begining Sunday June 5th from 10am until 3pm we will host 10 vendors, most local artists selling thier wares in a flea market style setting on our 2nd floor. This will be a weekly happening and all are welcome to participate, artist or not. Space is limited and offered on a first come first serve basis. There is no fee for participants. Inbox me here or heather@institutebar.com.

Beer Week:
Friday 6/3 the famed HOG (hammer of Glory) makes its stop through our place at 2pm. We will tap a special firkin of a limited import Scottish Scotch Ale (say that 10x fast) The HOG then travels to Belgian Cafe. Follow the parade or stick around. Its first friday which means Fun with Play Dough and at 10pm Bluegrass music with Sour Mash.
6/4 join us for Brunch early and stick around as we feature fruit beer and a variety of fruit topped burgers and fruit studded salads. On tap for the day: BrewWorks BlueBerry Belch (very limited) and Loco Lime Pils, RJ Rockers Son of a Peach hefewiezen infused with fresh peaches, Boulder Kinda Blue blueberry wheat, Coronado Orange Wit bier, DarkHorse Raspberry Ale, Roy Pitz Watermelon Lager and Doc's Framboise Cider.
6/5 Local Artists Brunch Flea Market with Lancaster Brewing. 10 am-3pm Hop Hog IPA and Kolsch on tap.
6/6 Voodoo vs. Flying Dog Firkins. We have a very rare Voodoo Firkin (cowbell stout blended with wynona's brown ale and whiskey barrel aged) and a firkin of Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA. We also have Flying Dog Wild Dog Coffee Stout. 4pm tapping.
6/7 End your day on a more relaxed note with our Old Time Jammers (feel free to buy the band a drink!) and enjoy $2 off all draft beer from 9pm until 11pm.
6/10 PA vs. CA Don't miss out on this event. We have a great beer line up from Stone, Sierra Nevada, Yards, and Wyerbacher. 4pm kick off. On tap Stone Old Gaurdian Belgian Barleywine, Belgo-Anise Russian Imperial Stout, and Sublimely Self Righgeous Black IPA, Yards: Bourbon Barrel Aged Thomas Jefferson Ale, Dry Hopped IPA firkin, and Saison. Wyerbacher 16, Insanity and Blanche. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Summer, and one more TBD brew. Bonus for the event we have brewers and reps ready to battle challengers in wii bowling.
6/11 Brunch 10 am-3pm and in the middle of it is our Clearance Day with buy one get one draft beer. Clearance Special runs from 10am until 2pm. If you are attending Zythos at the Starlight Ballroom come visit us afterwards and use foursquare to check in and get your first beer for $1!!
Cheers!
Heather

[heather]

Just a friendly reminder happy hour is Every Day! Monday through Friday 5pm-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 4pm-pm with $2 off all drafts and appetizers. Outdoor seating is available as well. Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm. The Breakfast Sliders and Tofu scramble are must try's.
Upcoming Events:
Pumpkinfest 2011 Saturday October 1st 10am all day 23 pumpkin brews including the ONLY keg of BrewWorks Bourbon Barrel Aged Devious in the Philadelphia market. There will be a full pumpkin menu from brunch through dinner. This is the largest Pumpkin Beer event in the Tri-State area and maybe the East Coast.
Cheers
Heather

[heather]

Our 3rd annual pumpkin beer festival is just a few weeks away. Our pumpkin menu this year is slightly smaller due to the fact that we have begun sourcing as much of our food products as possible from Green Meadow Farm in Gap, PA. Best. Bacon. Ever.

[heather]

Looking for a cozy space to host a private party including children's parties but you don't want to spend a fortune? Our 2nd floor is available. We can do a "per person" charge which starts at $12 per adult and $8 per child or given a budget within reason we can put together a package. We charge a minimal deposit to cover staffing. Menu's can be custom made to suit all tastes and dietary preferences/restrictions. For more information contact Heather at heather@institutebar.com

[heather]

Thursday 7/19 8pm The Dark Knight Quizzo/Midnight movie run
Want to win (up to 5) tickets to see the Midnight showing of Dark Knight? We are hosting a quizzo with the prize being a mixed six pack of beer and tickets for the winning team to see the show at University City's Rave theater. Yes, we provide transportation.

Late night happy hour is in full effect from 10:30 pm to midnight Monday through Thursday with $1 off appetizers and $2 off beer.

Saturday July 21st from 2pm until 7pm join us for the Brew Works Fried Chicken Picnic. Pay as you go for plates of Fried chicken, jalapeno fritters, collard green, baked beans and fresh fruit. We will have several Brew Works beers on tap including Hop'solutely and Blueberry Belch. Need any more reason? Chef Travis Messman is in the kitchen.

Cheers

Heather

[heather]

Did you know we offer a 10% discount on your entire tab if you are going to a show at Union Transfer? This is good before and after the show.

Saturday August 4th from 2pm until 10pm we are having a sausage fest with German Style Beers and House made sausages. Plates are $15 and include sausages and sides. We sold out of our fried chicken last week at the Brew Works picnic and expect to do the same with this event.

Cheers
Heather

[heather]

It's First Friday and we have the always fun group Sour Mash performing Blue Grass music on the 2nd floor tonight. The show is free. Music starts around 9pm.

We have an extensive list of Bourbon to go along with your Blue Grass enjoyment.

[darthsinatra]

It's First Friday and we have the always fun group Sour Mash performing Blue Grass music on the 2nd floor tonight. The show is free. Music starts around 9pm.

We have an extensive list of Bourbon to go along with your Blue Grass enjoyment.

Where are you located again? Thanks!

[Brooke]

So I went here on a Friday night a few months ago with a bunch of friends to support it since Heather seems nice and is always posting on here. The food was awesome. The service was TERRIBLE. It took forever. We were there around 7pm on a Friday night and there weren't any servers there. Just the bartender...with tables inside and outside. It took forever. The bartender was pretty miserable and didn't so much as offer an explanation that "sorry, the waitstaff called out". My boyfriend's meal arrived like 20 minutes after everyone else's did and he ordered as an entree FRIES. No explanation. No apology.

Anyway, we all were let down since the food was great. No great enough to have a 2 hour wait from a server that seemed troubled we were there. Very disappointing as I really did want to support this place.

[heather]

Hi Brook
I'm very sorry yours and your friends experience was not good. We pride ourselves on good service from people with positive energy. If you would be willing to give us another chance we would like to offer a credit towards a re-visit.

Heather

[heather]

Hi all

This Saturday from 2pm until 8pm our chef will be offering 5 different house made ice creams all made with Founders beer. Cerise cherry ale, Centennial IPA, Devil Dancer Triple IPA, Porter and Backwoods Bastard Bourbon Barrel Aged Scotch Ale will all take center stage or center bowl we should say. We will have both bottles and draft to pair these concoctions with. Have a float, have a sundae, have the best of both worlds with beer in your ice cream!

Cheers
Heather