WILLIAMS TWP., Pa. – Three months after a fire damaged and temporarily closed a much-loved restaurant in Northampton County, a comeback is on the horizon.
Iron Mule Restaurant & Bar, highlighting “twists on American classics and your favorite comfort foods,” is aiming to reopen this fall at 831 S. Delaware Drive in Williams Township, owner Kate Hug announced online.
The restaurant has been temporarily closed since the May 22 fire.
No injuries were reported in the two-alarm fire, and Hug thanked the Williams Township Fire Department and surrounding local fire departments that “worked tirelessly to contain the fire” and helped limit the building’s damage.
“Our doors may be closed for now, but please know that The Iron Mule family misses every single one of you,” Hug stated in the Facebook announcement.
“We miss the laughter, the conversations, the familiar faces, the friendships, and all of the memories we’ve made together. We are working hard and hope to reopen in November 2026. We cannot wait to welcome you all back, see your smiling faces, and once again share good food, good drinks, and good times together.”
Iron Mule opened in January 2020 at a rustic, 18th century property along the Delaware Canal and Delaware River.
Over the decades, the historic building housed a number of other dining establishments, including Bacon Gourmet, Stemie’s Place and Black Horse Tavern.
Iron Mule serves up appetizers such as house-made chili, Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, bone-in or boneless wings and “spiral spuds” (whole spiral-cut Idaho potato with crumbled bacon and house beer cheese); and entrees such as blackened cod, filet medallions, chicken Marsala and chicken or shrimp with vodka sauce.
Guests also can enjoy a wide array of burgers and handhelds such as a California cheesesteak, Cuban panini, chipotle burger, black bean burger, brisket sandwich, avocado chicken sandwich, crispy fried mushroom po boy, taco platter (choice of chicken, pork or beef) and “The Mule” (loaded burger with cheddar, bacon, Iron mustard, candied bacon, lettuce, red onion and tomato).
The restaurant also features a full bar and regularly hosts entertainment, including live music, karaoke and bingo.
“Thank you for your continued love, support, patience, and understanding throughout this journey,” Hug stated in the announcement.
“It means more to us than you could ever know. We miss you. We appreciate you. And we cannot wait to see everyone very soon.”