It’s the question everyone is asking – when is the new Lockport tap room going to be open?
We’d be remiss if we didn’t provide an update before the end of the year.
While we initially projected opening in 2024, if it isn’t obvious already, we just can’t make that happen. That’s not for lack of trying – we’ve been working really hard to make the opening happen as soon as possible. The rest of this update will discuss what we’ve been working on.
The good news is – it is getting very close.
Since our last update in June, here is just some of what we’ve accomplished:
The kitchen buildout including the hood has been completed, and most of the kitchen equipment has been delivered.
The bars at all locations have been delivered, and the draft towers and lines should be completed by next week.
We’ve received almost all of our furniture. (Now we just need to get it assembled – that will happen in the next few weeks.)
We’ve received the brewery, fermenters and all related supplies and instruments.
The food menu is completed in concept, we just need to finish getting it formatted.
We’ve received our conditional approvals from the State Liquor Authority! Hooray!
Most importantly, we’ve hired nearly all of our staff. It is early of course, but from who we’ve met so far, our Lockport staff is an amazing group of individuals that is eager to make our new Lockport tap room an amazing place. We can’t wait for you to meet them, and they can’t wait to meet you!
Here is what we’ll be working on in the coming weeks:
Finishing the floors – they are about 75% done and should be completed shortly.
Testing out the kitchen and bar equipment.
Installing our POS system.
Installing all the TVs and speakers.
Printing our menus.
Completing our training documentation.
Bringing in our staff to begin training!
We are finally getting to the end of the beginning, so to speak. When the above is done, we’ll be ready for you, Lockport!
Sorry though – we don’t have a date yet. But we really aren’t that far away.
We hope this gives you something to look forward to in early 2025! Thanks so much for all the encouragement and support. We can’t wait to make you proud.
Happy holidays and looking forward to an amazing 2025!