So, in the eventual pursuit to the brewery I've always thought that starting a bar then expanding. I've talked about this in the past. I've been thinking about this a lot more lately as if I do it right, I can incorporate all the things I have been wanting to. I can be part of a local community, have live music, serve good beer, great food and brew too. The thought is to slowly move into the brewing, so the space might need space for expansion to a small brewpub set-up. The latest thoughts that I'm putting into the draft business plan and brainstorm notebook are below. These are brain storm bullets - let me know what you think.
- Mellody's Brew House
- Small brew set up and invite local brewers and home brew club winners to brew specialty beers monthly.
- Live music Saturday Nights, with a true Hootenanny one night a week.
- No TVs, but a dock allowing patrons to play their iPod.
- Select taps, doing everyting to turn them over regularly.
- Firkin Firday's
- Modern Misson style decor
- Bottle menu focused on 750ml bottles for sharing
It's like Monks and Standard Tap had a baby mixed with a touch of your "Mellodyisms".
Love the ideas - will work as your bartender, waitress, and promotions person. Just let me know. I'll give my notice.
Posted by: Dorrie | Friday, August 22, 2008 at 07:13 AM
new mission style decor... sounds like Florida, not Philadelphia.
Posted by: Team Gilfillan | Friday, August 22, 2008 at 06:22 PM