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08/28/2026
AVAILABLE NOW!
Pat,
Farmhouse Stout w/NJ Honey and Lion’s Mane
Back in March, we were blessed by the honey saint and healing cross pollinator, Pat Ryan of Fruitwood Honey who came to us with the idea of brewing a “dark beer with adaptogenic mushrooms to influence healing within people.” We were delighted to oblige, and brewed a flemish-esque export stout with Pat’s wildflower honey and spiced lightly with local lion’s mane from mycopolitan . Fermemted long and patiently in stainless with our farmhouse yeast, we’re happy to present y’all with a balanced mixed-culture export stout in bottle and on draught.
Pat is one of the sweetest people I have been lucky to know and we hope his joy and energy resonate through this bright farmhouse dark ale; familiar old notes of cascara, tart cherry conserva, dry baker’s chocolate, and a pleasant loamy funk.
08/17/2026
A SPECIAL SOLO KEG OF CAMERA I is on tap now!
Camera is our single hop west coast (somewhat session) IPA, always brewed with copious amounts of cryo processed hops. Somewhat of a “Brewer’s Beer” we mean this to represent the full embodiment of that hop; it’s bitterness/bite as well as the full intensity of it’s aromatic profile. Camera I is Amarillo, with soft notes of Matcha, honeydew melon, and a certain long gone Portland pale ale.
It was an amazing compliment to have Yvann from De La Senne come back to have a ten oz-er of this without letting us know. So there’s a pic of us hanging out with him; he’s the f**kin best.
We’ll be on to Camera III after this, which is Wakatu, so stay tuned because I’m equally stoked for that!!
08/13/2026
A short while back our good friend Bret Bret Arterbridge from The Jim came to us with the idea of brewing a Flyers beer for our collective Nitro lines, so we had him come by to help brew it! We brewed this vintage English Porter as a modernized version of Whitbread’s 1880 Porter. A simple mash of Maris, Brown, and Black malt, we boil this nice and long, fermenting pretty high off of a free rise and allowing to condition for 2 weeks at cellar temp (50F); conditioned on Nitro for all atmospheric creaminess. It’s on our line now, and should be on their’s sometime next week!
(Bret also told me I had too much Bright Eyes on my brewery playlist, and I told he was wrong)
08/11/2026
We’re super stoked to be pouring orange wine on draft from Camuna Cellars !!! Grüveau comes to us as a refreshing skin contact Gruner Veltliner, fermented with native yeasts and low intervention, aged to enjoyment in stainless steel tank. We’re excited with how this lines up alongside our own farmhouse ale and west coast programming, and very appreciative of Eli for bringing it down to us 🫶🏼🤙🏼
07/15/2026
BLT’S BACK!
ROSEWOOD BOTTLEZ ARE BACK!
We’ll be rockin the BLT for the rest of the summer with fresh local tomatoes, red leaf lettuce, freshly seared bacon, and basil aioli. Tomato Sondo with veganaise is available as well!
After a nice 2 month conditioning period, bottles of this batch of our house barrel-ripened saison are ready and tasting extra nice.
06/19/2026
ON TAP TOGETHER (maybe/kinda forever): Rosewood, our house saison, and Rafters, our farmhouse lager. The recipe for these is literally the same! We brew saison grist with 100% pale malt and hop nicely with Mosaic and 5-7 year old Styrian. The difference is in the fermentation. Rafters is fermented in a keller pils style with a lager yeast. Rosewood is fermented with our farmhouse yeast and rested in barrel for 3-8months; until it inspires the joy of blending.
It’s a refreshing moment to see how the recipe presents itself across these two very different applications, both made to be daily drinkers but in their own special ways.
06/09/2026
ON TAP NOW
Camera II: Cascade
Camera is our Single Hop series of West Coast IPA, hopped and dry-hopped entirely with Cryo Hops; meant to give you the most intensely aromatic and full bodied experience of the varietal in question. Brewed with midwest pils and British vienna, we ferment very straightforward and simple with our house ale yeast to give you the optimal blank slate for the hops to shine.
This batch with Cascade is giving refeshingly herbal bitter tones, with notes of cactus fruit and spruce tip; goes down too easy. 5.7%abv.
05/29/2026
New cocktails for the summer have landed! Come in and see what we’ve whipped up! 👀😍😮💨
04/28/2026
We loved it so much we had to add it to the regular menu!! Pulled pork sandwich with broccoli rabe and pickled fennel. Everything we could possibly want from a south philly staple; pairing super well with our inspired West Coast IPA w/. Here to stay for a while :)
03/16/2026
We’ve been so blessed the past couple months to have some really awesome local friends show up to brew with us on our humble old system. We’ll talk more about the beers we made more as they’re released in to-go formats, but for now, if you see them on draft, snag’em; a huge shoutout and thanks to these awesome humans!
1-3. aged-hopping with
4. mash hopping DIPA with
5. honey whirlpooling with
6. heavily hopping 1800’s brown ale with
Address
1939 S Bancroft Street
Philadelphia, PA
19145
To get to S Bancroft Street in Philadelphia using public transport, you can take the Broad Street Line subway to Tasker-Morris Station. From there, it's a short walk east on Tasker Street to reach S Bancroft Street.
If you prefer to drive, you can take I-95 and exit onto Broad Street heading north. Turn right onto Tasker Street and then left onto S Bancroft Street. There is street parking available in the area, but be mindful of any parking restrictions or permit requirements.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 12am |
| Friday |
12pm - 12am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 12am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
Second District Brewing on S Bancroft Street in Philadelphia is a gem for beer enthusiasts and foodies alike. With a focus on thoughtful ales and lagers, this pub/bar offers a unique experience that combines quality brews with delicious food options.
Their recent menu additions have garnered excitement among patrons, showcasing the creativity and innovation behind their culinary offerings. From the golden beet salad with whipped ricotta to the tantalizing local cheese plate featuring fat cat and blue cheeses, each dish is thoughtfully crafted to delight the taste buds.
For those craving something heartier, the skyline chili dog and Mumbai-style potato fritter sandwich (vada pav) offer bold flavors and satisfying bites that pair perfectly with their selection of beers. And speaking of beer, their Rutiger Munich Helles on tap is a must-try for those looking for a refreshing brew to enjoy on a sunny day.
Second District Brewing also knows how to cater to special occasions, staying open on Easter Sunday and offering canned versions of their popular Bancroft Beer and Anger Quake DIPA for tailgating or any gathering.
With its welcoming atmosphere, delicious food menu, and top-notch beer selection, Second District Brewing is definitely worth a visit for anyone looking for a memorable dining and drinking experience in Philadelphia. Cheers to good times at Second District Brewing!
