WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Two weeks after Iron Hill Brewery announced the closure of its flagship restaurant, the company shared Thursday that all locations now are closed.
That includes the Lehigh Valley Mall Lifestyle Center restaurant that opened in July 2024 and all other locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Georgia and South Carolina.
"It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we are deeply grateful for your support, friendship, and loyalty over the years."Iron Hill Brewery post on Facebook
The company shared a statement on its Facebook page and website:
"To Our Valued Guests,
"After many wonderful years serving our communities, all Iron Hill locations have closed.
"It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we are deeply grateful for your support, friendship, and loyalty over the years.
"We sincerely hope to return in the future, and when we do, we promise to welcome you with open arms."
The same message was posted on doors to the 950 Lehigh Lifestyle Center restaurant.
'Decision was not made lightly'
LehighValleyNews.com previously reached out to Iron Hill Brewery to confirm the status of the Lehigh Valley Mall location after the brewery closed its flagship location this month.
Iron Hill Brewery officials could not be reached for comment.
"Due to ongoing financial challenges, the company has made the difficult decision to file for bankruptcy, and, regrettably, will be permanently closing its doors."Iron Hill Brewery message to employees
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported an anonymous employee shared a message from management dated Sept. 25, warning of the company's imminent closure.
"Due to ongoing financial challenges, the company has made the difficult decision to file for bankruptcy, and, regrettably, will be permanently closing its doors," the message reads.
"We understand that this news is coming with limited notice; however, we have been working diligently behind the scenes to secure new sources of funding and explore alternative solutions to avoid this situation."
The same message, also obtained by Breweries In PA, further states: "This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the impact it will have on each of you."
