East End Brewing is working towards opening a taproom in the Mt. Lebanon neighborhood of Pittsburgh, at 651 Washington Road.

The lease was signed for the storefront, which will see them open up shop in Mt. Lebanon’s Washington Road business district. The new space is essentially an empty box, and the build-out represents a pretty big project and investment for the brewery. This is a big storefront with lots of natural light and a nice setback for sidewalk seating.

While all of the beer production will continue to happen at the Larimer brewery, guests coming to this new South Hills location can expect to find a full spread of East End Brewing beer, cider, hard seltzer, as well as their Barmy Soda Company soda pops, and fruited seltzer waters. The brewery is also making space on the drinks menu for some Pennsylvania-based cocktails, some carefully selected Pennsylvania wines, and a guest beer tap or two.

“Being part of a walking neighborhood, like when we had a spot in the Strip District, is something we’ve been dreaming about for years. We’ve lived here, raised our kids here, and have partnered on some really successful beer events here… So after a while, it feels more like the question is “Why NOT Mt. Lebanon?” – Scott Smith, Owner of East End Brewing

East End Chewing will be introduced to the South Hills as well. The menu will be much the same as they offer at the brewery: short and simple, creative and tasty. Mostly focused on pizza, but with an ever changing list of soups, sides, and beer-friendly bar snacks to go with it – including LOTS of vegetarian and vegan options.

Make sure to keep an eye out for some pop-up events at 651 Washington Road over the next few months, where you can stop in and check out the progress East End is making, over a beer or two.