Restaurants & Bars
New Restaurant 'Cecilia' Progressing In Bridgeport At Former Taphouse 23 Location
Owners have chosen a name for the eatery that will replace Taphouse 23, a longstanding community favorite.
BRIDGEPORT, PA — Planning and construction for the new eatery that will replace the community favorite Taphouse 23 in Bridgeport is now underway.
The new establishment, from the owners of the historic Blue Bell Inn, is at 266 E. 4th Street. It will be called "Cecilia," owners announced.
Plans for the new eatery were first unveiled last month.
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It's described as a "contemporary American restaurant with global inspiration." An exact opening date is not yet known, though organizers are targeting some point this spring.
"We couldn’t be more excited about joining the Bridgeport community," owners added. "Our focus is, and will always be, the town of Bridgeport and our soon-to-be guests."
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In addition to the Blue Bell Inn, 1743 Hospitality also runs the Copper Crow in Horsham and the Country House at Bluestone in Blue Bell.
Taphouse 23, one of the Bridgeport area's more popular eating and drinking locales for 11 years, shut down in May 2025.
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