Spring City’s Main Street is getting a fresh jolt of energy this Saturday, as Punch Buggy Brewing opens its second taproom in a newly renovated storefront that owner Patrick Coyne hopes will help anchor the borough’s downtown. The Philly-born brewery plans to pour pints, sell cans and host local musicians from a compact stage while teaming up with a local cheesesteak outfit for food. The opening caps a run of new shops and restaurants that have been steadily filling in along Main Street.
Taproom, food and live music
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Spring City taproom at 77 N. Main St. will feature three large TVs, a small stage for local acts and a kitchen operated by Deezy’s Famous Cheesesteaks. Coyne told the paper that during the buildout, the team refinished old pub-style floors and worked with a local woodworker to create a live-edge bar. “Piece by piece, the whole thing coming together has been pretty cool,” Coyne said.
Philly roots, suburban reach
Punch Buggy’s original tasting room remains at 1445 N. American St. in Olde Kensington, and Punch Buggy Brewing has been listing the Spring City taproom as “coming soon” while the crew prepped the new space. The expansion follows years of slowly building a neighborhood presence, with cans landing on local lists and pop-ups around the region helping spread the word beyond the city.
Neighbors and Main Street momentum
The new taproom slots in among boutique shops and the flower shop Wild Blooms Florals, and it sits on the same block as Tuned Up Brewing, giving visitors a compact stretch of options for drinks and shopping. Tuned Up Brewery lists its Main Street address as 135 N. Main St., while Wild Blooms Florals puts its shop a few doors down at 75 N. Main St., which places Punch Buggy within easy walking distance of The Gem speakeasy and several other recent arrivals.
Beer supply and what to expect
Coyne told The Philadelphia Inquirer that Punch Buggy has temporarily paused wider distribution while it ramps up canning of IPAs, lagers, sours and saisons to keep both taprooms supplied. The short-term tradeoff, he said, is meant to prevent the new Spring City bar from running dry while still taking care of the Olde Kensington flagship. Coyne added that he hopes the opening will be “part of the beginning for Spring City,” a borough he described as growing quickly.
When doors open on Saturday, visitors can expect a mix of Punch Buggy staples and location-specific pours, along with live music and sports on the TVs. For hours, tap lists and updates, check Punch Buggy Brewing and its social channels for the latest.
