New Restaurant And Sports Bar Opens At The Village At Newtown

NEWTOWN, PA — The new P.J. Whelihan’s is officially open for business at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center.

The family restaurant and sports bar opened its doors on Monday inside the former Iron Hill Brewery located between Bomba’s Tacos & Tequila and Ulta Beauty.

For the past month, the New Jersey-based PJW Restaurant Group has been busy transforming the former Iron Hill Brewery into its newest pub, family restaurant and sports bar.

“We’ve been very intentional about finding the right opportunity in this market, and Newtown stood out for all the right reasons,” said Jessica Breslow, CEO of PJW Restaurant Group. “Opening our doors this week - at one of the most exciting times for Philadelphia sports - makes it even more special. It’s a beautiful restaurant in an exceptional shopping center, within a fantastic community, and we feel fortunate to be here. We’re thrilled to bring this experience to Newtown with a team that understands what makes our brand unique and is ready to deliver from day one.”

Arriving just as the summer sports calendar ramps up, the Newtown location is positioning itself as a go-to destination for everything from everyday dining to major viewing moments. With baseball season in full swing, playoff action, and the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, PJs said it is offering a natural place for fans to gather and stay connected to the action.

The new P.J. Whelihan's at the Village at Newtown. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

P.J.'s Smash Burger. (PJW Restaurant Group)

P.J.'s famous wings. (PJW Restaurant Group)

L0aded Tater Tots - Tater Tots topped with melted American cheese sauce, crispy bacon, scallions and a drizzle of sour cream. (PJW Group)

Ghiradelli Chocolate Brownie - A freshly baked brownie with chunks of Ghiradelli chocolate, drizzled with chocolate sauce and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. (PJW Group)

The restaurant features a fully immersive audio-visual setup, with televisions lining every wall - including the spacious outdoor patio - allowing guests to follow every game from any seat. The patio extends the experience outside, offering a comfortable, open-air setting during the warmer months without missing a moment.

The menu brings together PJ Whelihan’s most popular offerings, including its award-winning fresh, never frozen jumbo wings with nearly a dozen signature sauces, along with a full range of burgers, like the favorite OG Smash and PJs Famous Fries, sandwiches, shareables, and salads.

The bar program features a well-rounded mix of specialty cocktails, a rotating selection of local and regional craft beers with daily draft features, and the signature 22oz PJW Copper Lager, brewed in partnership with Victory Brewing Company.

“This space gave us a strong foundation to build on, and our focus has been making it feel like PJs from the moment guests walk in,” said Clint Wagner, Vice President of Operations. “Just as important is the team behind it. We’ve built a group that’s focused on great hospitality, consistency, and creating an environment guests want to come back to.”

Guests can also take advantage of a full lineup of weekly programming, including Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., rotating daily draft beer specials, and Half-Price Wing Nite every Tuesday for Pub Club loyalty members.

This is P.J.’s second location in Bucks County. It also has a location in Doylestown at the Cross Keys Place Shopping Center.

(Jeff Werner/Patch)

PJS Menu Favorites

Starters & Soups

HOT CHICKEN FRIES - Crinkle cut fries loaded with diced PJs hot chicken, American cheese sauce, chipotle mayo, diced pickles.

HOT CHICKEN TENDERS - Two hand-breaded jumbo tenders fried crispy and dusted in PJs hot seasoning, served with chipotle mayo dipping sauce, dill pickle chips, and buttered Texas toast.

Dips And Nachos

LOADED HOUSE NACHOS - Crisp tortilla chips loaded with cheddar jack cheese, American cheese sauce, black beans, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapenos, avocado crema, sour cream, chipotle aioli and scallions. Your choice of protein: Firehouse Chili, Cheesesteak and Chicken

Salads

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN - BBQ grilled chicken over chopped romaine tossed with jalapeño ranch dressing and topped with charred corn, avocado, cheddar jack, pico de gallo, crushed tortilla chips and crispy bacon.

Burgers

OG SMASH BURGER - Two layers of melty American cheese, pickle chips, and secret sauce on a butter toasted potato bun.

Handhelds

BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP - Lightly breaded chicken tossed in your choice of PJs sauce with lettuce, tomato, cheddar jack cheese and ranch dressing
TURKEY CLUB WRAP - Oven roasted turkey breast, American cheese, crispy bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH - Crispy breaded fried chicken breast, mayo and pickle chips on a butter toasted potato bun.
HOT CHICKEN SLIDERS - PJs hot chicken, American cheese sauce, chipotle mayo, pickle chips on a potato bun, served with fries. 


Desserts

COOKIE CRUNCH BROWNIE BOMB - Warm salted caramel crunch cookie and brownie bites over vanilla ice cream topped with caramel and chocolate sauces and whipped cream.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SKILLET SUNDAE - Warm, fresh baked chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream

(PJW Restaurant Group)