Traditional Oktoberfest season across the pond may be coming to an end, but the teams at Craft Hall and Mainstay Independent Brewing plan to keep the German-style revelry going for the first 10 days in October, from October 1st to October 10th.
Craft Hall decks the halls in elaborate German Biergarten-inspired decor, offering the perfect place for adults and families to join together and prost! The 35,000 square-foot venue is located at 901 N. Delaware Ave. in Philadelphia, and features an airy kitchen and beer hall, with an indoor playground for children, and an outdoor door off-leash playground for fido-friends. Craft Hall will offer an Oktoberfest destination that only their unique and eclectic venue can. Guests can expect yards of traditional hanging ribbons, custom flags, oversized steins, a new German-inspired menu, and more. Craft Hall will be offering Oktoberfest specials, decor, and menus during all hours of operation.
The special Oktoberfest food menu additions are thanks to one of the new additions to the Craft Hall team, Chef Juan Carols. While Chef Carlos looked to Germany for inspiration, the expertly developed menu is made with primarily sourced ingredients. Guests can expect fun-themed items like Bavarian pretzels with housemade mustards, beer can chicken with cheesy spaetzle, and the use of Craft Hall’s 700-pound smoker to make delectable bratwurst.
Wash down your staple Biergarten jumbo pretzel with Mainstay Independent’s freshly canned and kegged Oktoberfest beer! This limited edition product is full of darker kilned Munich malts, which gives this lager its deep copper hue. Tettnang and Hallertau hops add a gently spicy balance, giving customers the perfect mixture of a local, Philly beer with authentic, Oktoberfest roots. During Oktoberfest, guests can purchase a 1-liter stein, with the first fill, for only $15, and refills available for only $7.50.
Craft Hall’s new General Manager, Jenna Dwyer, was already excited to accept the position in late August. A few weeks into the role, Dwyer is eager to see the full potential the largest indoor restaurant in Philadelphia has to offer. “From Oktoberfest to birthdays to weddings. I get to go to the same address every week, but once I’m inside sometimes it feels completely different. I am proud to lead this awesome team and can’t wait to see what’s next!”
A variety of entertainment is always accessible at Craft Hall. The famous pirate ship playground for children, Nintendo gaming consoles, skeeball, shuffleboard, and an array of classic board games are on hand for guests to play! Doggie parents are welcome to utilize the new off-leash dog park area during all operating hours. In “Unleashed: Bark and Beer”, guests are able to purchase using a contactless ordering system via QR codes, where a member of the Craft Hall team delivers to the enclosed area.
Inside, Craft Hall consistently offers traditional beer garden service, with self-seating, walk-up ordering, and oversized tables. Guests can also expect to catch their favorite college and NFL football games on one of their 8 TVs, or on either of their two oversized projection screens. Special live music entertainment will be finalized shortly. Guests are encouraged to follow Craft Hall on Facebook and Instagram @crafthallphilly to stay up to date with all announcements!
Craft Hall is open Wednesday – Friday from 4:00pm to 11:00pm; Saturday, 11:00am to 11:00pm; and Sunday, 11:00am to 10:00pm. Craft Hall is available for private events including birthday parties, corporate events, and more. For more information, visit www.crafthallphilly.com. Engage and keep up with menus, specials, hours, and more by following Craft Hall Philly on Instagram and Facebook.
