Best of the Best: New Wine, Spirits, Beer
The Barrel by Brothers Kershner
112 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale
BrothersKershner.com
The latest addition to the Brothers Kershner Brewing Company in Skippack plus seasonal Brothers on the Brandywine Beer Garden in Coatesville, The Barrel is a new gastropub in Avondale based in a historic two-story building (previously Be Here Brewing Co.). Look for craft beers, wine and cocktails along with live music and pub grub classics — including delicious smash burgers.
LoCali Wine Lounge
123 E. Market St., West Chester
484-459-7498 / EnjoyLoCali.com
Stay local, sip Cali, live fully. That’s the idea behind LoCali Wine Lounge, a neighborhood lounge built for hanging out, slowing down and sipping California wine in West Chester. The vibe is relaxed, unpretentious and with the belief that wine should be enjoyed, not analyzed. Try small plates, charcuterie, snacks, seasonal bites locally sourced. Plus beer, cocktails, spritzes. It’s a music-forward space with plenty of vinyl on the playlist, plus live music, open mic nights and events.
John Roberts Cellars
115–117 W. State St., Media
@JohnRobertsCellars
Delco’s only “urban winery,” John Robert Cellars brought bold wines and big flavor to their new Media tasting room (also in Essington). In a stylish space made for winding down, sip wines handcrafted by lifelong friends (50 years!) and founders John Irving and Robert Goodwin, enjoy local brews from Sterling Pig and sample tasty bites.
Nature’s Vin
193–197 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne
NaturesVin.com
A natural Cali-style wine bar owned by Ragini Parmar, Nature’s Vin serves and sells natural, organic and biodynamic wines — low carb, sugar free, low sulfites, no toxic additives — made around the world by women. The aim is to create a relaxed environment for learning and enjoying wine through tastings, private events and a membership club.
The Ridge at Chesterbrook
1400 Liberty Ridge Dr., Chesterbrook
@TheRidgeAtChesterbrook
Yes, yet another seasonal beer garden opened this past spring, adding to the growing list of local options for enjoying a brew in an environment that adds to the pleasure. Head for The Ridge to enjoy selections for a lineup of rotating food trucks, live music and family-friendly vibes. Maybe wait until the weather warms (closed October 31).