New Restaurant To Take Over Taphouse 23 Location In Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, PA — A new restaurant is coming to Bridgeport from the owners of the historic Blue Bell Inn.

The new eatery, which has not yet been named, will open up at location that formerly housed Taphouse 23, at 266 E. 4th Street.

"We know how much this location means to the community, and while we’re bringing a fresh vision to the building, we look forward to maintaining it as a go-to gathering spot for the neighborhood," a spokesperson for 1743 Hospitality, the ownership group behind the restaurants, shared in a statement.

The new eatery is 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," they added. "Our focus is, and will always be, the town of Bridgeport and our soon-to-be guests."

Renovations are currently underway, and details on the restaurants name and more are expected in the coming days.

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.