Spinnerstown Hotel
theMOOD Historic and hip, this bucolic destination near Quakertown, is just right for kicking back with your friends—or taking the whole family out for dinner. Updates made by third-generation owner John Dale and his wife Susan, from a new dining room to an atmospheric tavern, complement the hotel’s vintage character while adding such contemporary amenities as an over-sized, vaulted barn-roofed deck. Catch Craig Thatcher and other musicians performing in this country-air setting spring through autumn.
theDISH Executive Chef Ricky Heinrichs has put a fresh stamp on the menu, incorporating locally sourced ingredients and taking a made-from-scratch approach to everything from creating condiments such as roasted tomato bacon jam to house-curing corned beef in stout for Reuben sandwiches. Land and sea entrees, including Beer Braised Short Ribs and Crawfish Mac & Cheese, are complemented by casual pub-fare choices like 8-ounce Lancaster beef burgers with house-cut Belgian-style fries. Look for lively–and often unexpected–tastes among the monthly additions to the menu: Grilled Ostrich Filet, Smoked Venison Sausage and Rabbit Pot Pie have made guest star appearances.
theGLASS A collection of more than 350 familiar-to-exotic bottled beers and an ever-changing tap selection—always including a cask-conditioned brew or two—will impress avid beer hounds, and the recent introduction of fruity, hoppy and herbal infusions brings even more flavor diversity to the mix. A respectable wine list and plenty of fun cocktails round out the adult beverage choices.
theINSIDE SCOOP Plentiful beer-based happenings include monthly tastings with notable brewers and beer authorities, but reserve early for these popular events. Customizable beer-themed dinners allow businesses or organizations to tailor a special event to fit the tastes of groups from eight to eighty.
