PHS Beer Gardens Set to Open

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At least two of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s three pop-up beer gardens for 2015 are set to open by Monday, June 1st and probably earlier.

The 9th and Wharton location has come a long way since it was an empty lot just three weeks ago. Today, we have been told that the beer garden backed by David Frank and Stephen Simons (Khyber Pass Pub, Triangle Tavern, Royal Tavern and the two Cantinas) will open at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 29th. Look for cocktails, beer, wine, fernet and food borrowing from the Italian heritage of the neighborhood.

PHS 9th and Wharton May 4th South Philly crooners. May 4th Across from Pat's Steaks May 4th Bulldozer at the ready. May 26 Night shot of the beer garden. May 27 Hard at work. May 27 Bar goes here. May 27 9th and Wharton PHS Beer Garden opens Friday at 5 p.m.

Work is also progressing at a furious pace at PHS South Street (1438-46 South Street). The returning beer garden is opening Thursday, May 28th. For Beer Week, PHS South Street is scheduled to be hosting eight events, the first of which is this Saturday. That’s when DC Brau will be pouring in the afternoon and that night, hard root and ginger beers from Sprecher Brewing Company will be on hand.

PHS South Street May 21 It's a race to get the beer garden open. May 21 One of the more private areas of the beer garden. May 21 Detail on the structure. May 22 What a difference a day and a filter can make. Photo via PHS. Flowers in bloom Planting the trees Flower Details No doubt this is a horticultural garden. south street phs in progress More details at South Street. Photo via PHS.

At 18th and Cherry, progress isn’t so visible. This afternoon we went by the courtyard of Three Logan Square and didn’t see any signs that a beer garden is coming. A security guard assured us it was but it sure seems behind the other two. When it does open, the space will have a beachy vibe with sand, whispygrasses and a wood deck. Food and drink will be provided by City Tap House across the street.

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