BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A hot spot for lagers, IPAs and other craft beer will soon have a new neighbor dishing out freshly prepared burgers, steak sandwiches and other freshly prepared eats in Northampton County.
A new fast-casual restaurant is coming soon to 325 Broadway in south Bethlehem, adjacent to Seven Sirens Brewing Company.
Jordan Serulneck, co-owner of Seven Sirens, told 69 News that the brewery has partnered with a local restaurateur to renovate the former Metro by T-Mobile location next door to the brewery.
Seven Sirens Brewing Company operates at 327 Broadway in Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
The restaurant’s menu is still being finalized, but individuals can expect elevated pub fare, including premium burgers, cheesesteaks, wings, rice platters, French fries, onion rings and more, Serulneck said.
International influences also will be incorporated into the menu.
An exact opening date has not yet been determined, but the eatery is expected to open sometime this spring, Serulneck said.
The new restaurant will be owned and operated by an established Lehigh Valley restaurateur, and additional details – including the restaurant’s name and owner – will be announced in the coming weeks.
“The operator is very optimistic and has a target timeline of 45-60 days to open,” Serulneck said.
“Everything is in place and where it should be. The lease is signed, all of the permits are done, all of the work is lined up and all of the financing is secured. Now, it’s just time to execute, and we’re super excited!”
Seven Sirens Brewing Company operates at 327 Broadway in Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
The new restaurant will cater primarily to takeout customers and Seven Sirens guests, but it also will have seating of its own for around 10 guests, Serulneck said.
The soon-to-be-renovated space will feature new flooring, lighting, counters and more.
Since the location was previously home to a retail store, it also will need to be outfitted with all new kitchen equipment and a ventilation system, Serulneck said.
Serulneck shared news of the forthcoming restaurant on Seven Sirens’ social media pages.
“We are going to blow your mind with the menu,” the announcement reads.
“Think pub food, elevated. Ridiculous burgers, shareables that you will NOT want to share, LATE night bites that actually slap so you don’t have to grubhub Wawa for those beer-fueled cravings.”
Seven Sirens guests will be able to order food conveniently from their tables via QR codes, and food will be delivered by servers through an interior walkway connecting the two spaces, Serulneck said.
Seven Sirens Brewing Company operates at 327 Broadway in Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
A similar ordering system is in place at Seven Sirens’ Blendery location in Easton, where guests can order food from neighboring eateries at the Simon Silk Mill via QR codes on the tables.
The Bethlehem brewery has welcomed a rotating lineup of food trucks over the past several years, but the food truck visits will cease following the restaurant’s debut, Serulneck said.
“This new restaurant will be our exclusive food purveyor,” Serulneck said.
“We love our food truck partners, but we were just looking for something more steady that people could order from anytime we’re open. Right now, it can be tough some weeks for the food trucks – like a couple of weeks ago when it was around 0 degrees.”
Following the restaurant’s debut, the brewery’s hours will expand to 10 a.m. to midnight daily, except for Sundays, when the brewery will close at 8 or 9 p.m., Serulneck said.
Seven Sirens Brewing Company operates at 327 Broadway in Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
“People will be able to come in and have lunch, dinner or a late-night meal until midnight most nights of the week,” Serulneck said.
Serulneck, a Navy veteran, partnered with Joshua Divers, a seasoned brewmaster, to launch Seven Sirens in February 2020 on the ground floor of a renovated former parking deck at 327 Broadway on Bethlehem’s South Side.
The building traces its origins to the late 19th century and previously had other uses, including housing retail space and a car dealership, over the ensuing decades.
Exposed brick walls and other features remain, with the partners having added other industrial elements such as rebar railings, a cement bar top, reclaimed wood accents and large wooden spools repurposed as tables.
Seven Sirens Brewing Company operates at 327 Broadway in Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
Following the restaurant’s debut, Serulneck and Divers have additional plans for the property that include expanding operations to the building’s rooftop.
“Once we get this open and work out all the kinks, we’re focusing on the roof,” Serulneck stated in the online announcement.
“3000sf beer garden and event space for you and 179 of your best friends. We’ve already got wedding inquiries for the roof, but let’s take this one step at a time…we’ll let you know when we’re booking but hopefully 100% operational for the 2027 wedding season.”
Last year, Serulneck partnered with father and son Jack and Dino Carlino to open The RiverWalk, a full-service restaurant featuring multiple indoor and outdoor bars and dining areas, at 101 Centre St. in Parryville, Carbon County.
The rustic property, located just off Route 248 near the Lehigh River, was the home of Walck’s Family Restaurant for decades and most recently housed Riverwalck Saloon for 15-plus years.
The Carlinos also own and operate The Pizza Joint restaurant on Airport Road in Allentown, and they were originally planning to open a second Pizza Joint location next to Seven Sirens in Bethlehem. However, those plans changed, and they’re currently focused on operations in Allentown and Parryville.
Serulneck announced plans for the new restaurant on Monday, and the Facebook post has since garnered nearly 1,000 reactions and more than 80 comments, primarily from Seven Sirens fans expressing excitement about the soon-to-be neighboring eatery.
A new restaurant is coming soon to 325 Broadway in Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
“Just when you thought Seven Sirens couldn’t get better,” one person stated. “Stoked!”
“Let’s goooo!!!” another person commented. “Can’t wait to see the progress. Congratulations!!”
For the latest Seven Sirens updates, including future announcements regarding the under-development restaurant next door, follow the brewery’s pages on Facebook and Instagram.