New Restaurant to Open at Former Taphouse 23 Location in Bridgeport

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A new restaurant is coming to Bridgeport, Pennsylvania from the owners of the historic Blue Bell Inn. The unnamed eatery will open at the former location of Taphouse 23, a popular local restaurant that closed in May 2025 after 11 years. The new restaurant is described as a "contemporary American restaurant with global inspiration" and is targeting an opening sometime this spring.

Why it matters

The closure of Taphouse 23 left a void in the Bridgeport community's dining scene, and the arrival of this new restaurant from an experienced hospitality group is seen as a positive development for the town. The new restaurant aims to maintain the location's status as a gathering spot for locals.

The details

The new restaurant is being opened by 1743 Hospitality, the ownership group behind the Blue Bell Inn, Copper Crow in Horsham, and the Country House at Bluestone in Blue Bell. Renovations are currently underway at the 266 E. 4th Street location, and details on the restaurant's name and other specifics are expected in the coming days.

• Taphouse 23 closed in May 2025 after 11 years of operation.
• The new restaurant is targeting an opening at some point this spring.

What’s next

Details on the restaurant's name and other specifics are expected to be announced in the coming days.