Keswick Tavern Going Out With 'End Of Era' Bash

GLENSIDE, PA —The longtime Keswick Tavern will be closing its doors for good next month and holding an "End of an Era" bash to mark its tenure

The family-owned establishment at 294 N. Keswick Ave. has been serving American bar food and drinks since 1994, its website states.

Glenside Local reported that the tavern has been sold and that the new owner is what owners Bill and Michelle McKeever were seeking: a seasoned restauranteur, a Glenside native, and a current resident of Keswick Village. The new owner has yet to be revealed.

A call to the tavern Wednesday by Patch said that the phone number was unavailable.

"There will never be another Bar quite like this in my opinion," said Anthony Giordano, co-owner of the Mifflin Tavern and The Patio at Horsham. "Probably the best job I ever had was bartending here for six years. Cheers to my “mentor” Billy Mck and the McKeever family. Congrats on the sale. Can’t wait until the going away bash."

Residents on Facebook reacted to the news of the establishment's era ending.

"Glad we got to raise one last glass with the OG KT on Friday. Thank you for being our go-to spot before shows, enjoy your retirement —you earned it!

"Thank you for all the years of wonderful food! Many memories of the KT thru the years," a patron said.

"Keswick village won't be the same without you guys. Best wishes for your future, you will be greatly missed," one patron said.

"All good things must come to an end …Have great memories," said another patron.

The last hurrah, dubbed “The End of an Era” by ownership, is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, May 19. The all-day, all-night event will be cash-only and feature music and a buffet, Glenside Local reported.