Fat Lady Brewing

Fat Lady Brewing Fat Lady Brewing is a brewery, taproom and event venue in the heart of Main Street in Manayunk. Not into beer? No problem.

Come be a part of the “Greatest Show on Earth” at Fat Lady Brewing. We are proud to offer our own rotating selection of craft brewed IPAs, Summer Ales, Lagers, Pilsners, Witbiers, Brown Ales, Stouts, Sours, and Ciders. And since we believe that “all are welcome under the big tent”, we'll always hold at least two guest taps open for other local brews. Fat Lady offers a selection of wine and craft c

ocktails. Come join the circus even if it’s only for a little while. Fat Lady Brewing ... it’s a big tent and all are welcome!

Congratulations to Love City Brewing Company. We can’t wait for your opening.
01/15/2026

Congratulations to Love City Brewing Company. We can’t wait for your opening.

We have some BIG, joyful news to share: 🎉✨Love City is opening a second location!❤️🍻 We took our time exploring possible locations, and we’ve finally found one that feels like home. We’re honored to be taking over the beloved space at 4323 Main Street in Manayunk.

[🔗Link below to the full story by Philadelphia Inquirer and Jenn Ladd.]

https://www.inquirer.com/food/love-city-brewing-second-location-manayunk-fat-lady-closed-20260115.html

Since opening our doors in Callowhill in 2018, Love City has grown because Philadelphia has shown up for what we believe in — unfailingly delicious beer, a team-first workplace, and a space where everyone is genuinely welcome. “Brewed for all” isn’t just a tagline for us; it’s a promise we’ve worked hard to live up to, and it’s a big part of why this city has embraced us.

We’re honored to be bringing Love City to the former Fat Lady Brewing space — a brewery that shared many of our same values. Like us, Fat Lady was woman-owned, family-operated, deeply community-focused, and proudly queer-friendly. The space has long been a home for events, creativity, and connection, and we have tremendous respect for the legacy built there by Jane Lipton and her family.

We can’t wait to get to know our Manayunk neighbors, welcome new faces into the Love City community, and carry forward the spirit of inclusivity and care.

More details coming soon. For now, we’ll just say this: same values, same heart, more room for community.

Lots of Love,
Melissa and the Love City team

Nice article.
01/08/2026

Nice article.

Jane Lipton and her late wife Karen Kolkka opened Fat Lady Brewing together in 2021. After four years, the community safe space has closed.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.I’m writing to let you know that I decided to close Fat Lady Brewing last week....
01/06/2026

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

I’m writing to let you know that I decided to close Fat Lady Brewing last week. It was an absolute labor of love and thus a terribly difficult decision.

The business was built on community, laughter, and moments of joy too numerous to count.

I’m incredibly thankful to my team who cared for, nurtured and treated her like the lady she was.

To our customers, our friends and our neighbors; you made our hearts sing. Your support meant everything to us.

xoxojane

01/04/2026
12/29/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: the return of Jazz night at Fat Lady featuring quartet and quartet! Get your tix in the obvious place 😉 $15 online, $20 at door.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from ours to yours! We will be resuming regular business hours tomorrow! 🖤
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from ours to yours!

We will be resuming regular business hours tomorrow! 🖤

12/25/2025
All your faves are back in! We'll open 2 to 4pm today so you can grab your 4-packs to go. Otherwise you'll have to wait ...
12/23/2025

All your faves are back in! We'll open 2 to 4pm today so you can grab your 4-packs to go. Otherwise you'll have to wait until Friday!

Why wouldn't you be taking Giant Jim home for Christmas?? Duh!!

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4323 Main Street
Philadelphia, PA
19127

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