1601 News?

[five apples]

Anyone have any updates on 1601. They were supposed to be opening around Labor Day. I walked by it the other day and it didn't seem like it was about to open.

A refresher if you will.

More Details Emerge on What’s Going Into the Former 1601 Space -- Grub Street Philadelphia

Today comes word that former South Philadelphia Taproom GM Evan Clancy and fellow Kite & Key barman Scott Pawlicky are spearheading Fountain Porter, “an old-school, owner-run corner bar” that will open in the former 1601 space sometime after Labor day.

[favredhd]

they've been doing a lot of work in there lately, so my guess is it could be any day now. the paper is off the windows and the lights are up.

[hubba1]

I hear about a week away..... my brother got a little peek around the other day, said the bar is lined with the taps (20 of em according to the article above) and said it looks good and just about ready, they told him two weeks (this was last weekend)

[tsarstruck]

They're not too far way. They're presenting to EPX's zoning meeting on October 24th to request amendments to the original PLCB conditional licenese (extending hours from 1AM to 2AM, re-allocation of the seating requirements). I believe they are also presenting to Passyunk Square for the same reason on October 9th. They could open before the agreements are modified under the original restrictions.

[five apples]

Opening Tuesday.

Fountain Porter opening Tuesday

Tuesday, Oct. 16 marks the debut of Fountain Porter, the corner bar replacing 1601 at 1601 S. 10th St.(10th and Tasker).

[AngelB]

So psyched! Gonna go later this week.

[tsarstruck]

Went last night. Nice atmosphere, great beer list. Big step up from 1601.

[five apples]

Went last night for a couple of drinks with a few friends. I must say I liked it. It looks nice, had a good beer list and the biggest change from the old joint, good bartenders. It does look though like this is very much a bar, and not so much a place to go eat, which I am fine with. I think it will do well.