Located just off Lancaster Ave in Ardmore with a Starbucks look and feel. There were lots of empty seats, but service wasn't very quick. We tried two beers at $7 a pint and neither were memorable. Oddly, a small taste of one of their homebrews costs $3. Also, you have to be careful ordering food as the duck prosciutto platter has six thin slices of cured meat, a touch of compote and two slices of bread for $9. The "HamAmerica" isn't so insanely priced at $11 for an actual sandwich. It's hard to find pluses for this place as it's a very crowded pub market with many options in the immediate area. It's hard to see how the current business model can work.
Review Source:I want so badly to like Tired Hands more, but I've had so many strange experiences that I can't review it better than two stars. Â Some of those experiences:
- Growler fills are practically worthless here. Â Beers are woefully slow coming out of the tap, which results in a near-flat growler by the time the bartender gets around to closing it. Â Beers that are lightly carbonated to begin with stand no chance in the growler - why even offer fills? Â When informed of a completely flat (seriously, flat.) growler that I paid far too much for, several employees kept me on the phone for 20 minutes + trying to explain to me that I somehow wasn't aware of the fact that the beer is lightly carbonated (I had it on tap, it was fine) and I should have opened the beer "as soon as I left". Â Oh, please.
- I got a 4 oz pour of a beer that was horrendously yeasty and not at all what was described on the menu. Â Quite frankly, it seemed as if it was still fermenting... it had a dull chewy yeasty flavor and nothing else. Â Anyway - I mentioned this to the waitress and she mentioned that several people had sent it back, and asked me to describe what I found off about the beer. Â We had a conversation about a few people having the same complaint, and then she went to get the check. Â She hadn't removed the beer from the check, and when I asked her about it, she said "It looks like you drank an ounce or so." Â Oh, please.
- I ordered a panini from the chalkboard. Â It came out with a completely different set of ingredients. Â I mentioned this to the server, who proceeded to check with the kitchen about it. Â They then took my plate away and said "We'll make this change, but please do not ask for substitutions in the future." - but you had it on the menu! Â A minute or two later, someone was erasing the chalkboard and writing in the panini that was brought out to me in the place of the one I ordered. Â Oh, please.
I could go on, but the reason Tired Hands doesn't get one star is because it can occasionally be very pleasant, turning out some very good beers (there's a very good one (the clementine pale ale, for example) for every failed experiment (MotherAnimal or Westy13, anyone?)), and the prices for pours at the bar are reasonable (just don't get a growler fill). Â The food is okay, though portions are absurdly small for a brewpub atmosphere at times (paninis and salads aside - don't order the meat or cheese plates or prepare to leave hungry).
Tired Hands is the ultimate example of an establishment that has so much area for improvement, but has too much of an elitist attitude towards what they do to ever consider making those improvements. Â They're right, you're wrong, deal with it. Â Eh, I might take my money elsewhere more often than not.
This place is pretty kick-ass for being in the burbs. The beers they had on tap in early March were very good. The mild stout was great in cold weather, although would have been better a touch less cold. The saison was also light and hoppy without being overpowering (unlike a lot of micro brews these days).
The food is okay. The cheese and meats we tried were very good with a raspberry tapinade on the side, but I usually like it when they throw in some apples or grapes. The bread it comes with is house made and very good.
Left with happy stomachs and a buzzed husband.
came in with a few friends and sat downstairs at the bar.
the beers are good and have fun names. Â the bartenders are very generous with the samples and take the time to explain and help you find a beer you'd like.
the food is more snack-like but well done.
the house dressing on the salads is amazing as is the fresh bread and the rediculously good butter!
i also really like that you can get your beer in 3 different sizes, allowing plenty of room to try a bunch of their stuff without getting too blitzed.
Wow, I'm really impressed. Sat at the bar, tried a bout six different beers (they have 4 oz. and 8 oz. options in addition to the pints, so you don't have to risk getting drunk to try a variety of the beers). All of them were excellent, and I especially enjoyed the three different Pale Ales on tap -- HopHands, HeavenDream, and one whose name escapes me. Ate the duck prosciutto, which was quite nice, and came with an interesting-tasting condiment which I couldn't quite identify but enjoyed, as well as a couple of slices of delicious and chewy fresh bread. The servers at the bar are attentive and friendly in a laid-back non-bothersome way. I really liked the music selection -- I guess one could describe it as the "harder and hipper" edge of "alternative" -- e.g., Sonic Youth, not The Cure. The decor is a relaxing and comfortable brick and wood look, with a view of the brewing equipment in a glass-doored room to the left of the bar. I definitely will be back, next time I'm in the 'burbs in the evening (I wish they'd open at noon for lunch -- I'd love to spend a weekend afternoon out there on a regular basis).
Review Source:Pretty cool spot. Went on a Sunday with the mister for some food and beverages. The food menu is limited--pickles, cured meats, breads/spreads, salads, and 3 or 4 paninnis. Â We enjoyed the maple cured bacon, which is only available on weekends, some pickles, and paninnis (me: pork; he: bologna). Quite tasty and I wish I could purchase their bread by the loaf. Â
Music was a touch loud and hardcore for a leisurely Sunday, but I'll chalk that up to being a decade older than the staff. Â We enjoyed our visit and it's nice to see a unique, hipster-y place like this open in Ardmore.
One suggestion: have a menu available at the bar with greater descriptions of the beers on tap. We sat downstairs and the chalkboard doesn't offer too much space and we didn't want to monopolize the bartenderess' time.
Stop reading and just GO! It's really a great little place and thank God it's in Ardmore!! It's unlike any other brew pub around - no annoying TVs with multiple sporting events, no phony beer memorabilia pasted on the wall, it's great! In fact, it is a lot like the unpretencious cafes one finds in Europe. The wait staff is young and veers toward the hipster side but usually they are attentive and friendly. The bread is absolutely to die for so do order that if you go. The cheese and meat plates are a bit pricey but the flavors and locally purveyed aspects appealed to us and the bread fills you up fast so you don't need a 1/2 pound of cheese to feel you got your money's worth. This is a bar for serious beer drinkers so if you like beer you must give it a go!
Review Source:Here's a cool brewpub where you know you're getting fresh & unique beer from friendly bartenders! The interior is very brick & hipster-ish with a view of some brew tanks in the back. This place doesn't have flights but you can get 4oz glasses of their stuff for $3-3.50. Come with a couple of friends who really enjoy & appreciate beer and you'll have a great time.
Review Source:The beer is pretty good. It's small but way more interesting than a lot of the other bars in the area. I've been here before on a first date and then just out with a friend, and both times it worked well. I've never tried the food, but the beers are weird and good for conversation starters.
Review Source:Terrible. Really pretentious, rude waitstaff. We brought in a group of 30 people, arranged it with the manager to have the upstairs way in advance, and the snobby staff spent the entire time trying to hustle our group into a corner to make room for... oh wait, no one else... we were the only ones there. We weren't loud or troublesome, and we ordered a ton of food and drinks (which were also terrible).
It's the only brew pub in Ardmore and you still couldn't pay me to come back. So disappointing!
Cozy, fun & neat with super clean cut owner Gene overseeing everything. Â Downstairs, order your small batch brew and menu item from the bartender - don't wait for a server, there isn't one. Â The menu is simple and small - everything is tasty - I recommend the homemade bread - it comes with butter & fennel pollen. Â The House Salad was fresh and tasty and the duck prosciutto terrific! Â We cleaned our plates! Â Everything came out very quickly.
Tired Hands doesn't try to be anything it's not - so refreshing! Â We went on a Tuesday night before seeing a movie and there was a nice cross-section of business people to "crunchy" types and everything inbetween.
Great little gem for a quick bite and a great beer without someone hovering over you the whole time.
Okay, so, I tried out Tired Hands again. Â This time I didn't go hungry, and I went with there specific desires: try to appreciate the beer for what it is, not what they describe it; don't sit at a served table, just sit somewhere downstairs where you serve yourself at the bar; and only view the food as bar snacks to complement the beer.
Going in with that mindset, the experience was completely changed. Â Just sampling the beer and coming to my own conclusions regarding what it tastes like without having any preconceived notions based on their descriptions made the experience so much better. Â It's like this: bacon and ice cream, both great things, right? Â Well, if you're expecting ice cream to be vanilla with strawberries on top, but it ends up tasting like bacon grease, you'll probably gag. Â And vice versa.
So yeah, I'll be going back, I just have to remember to keep the right mindset.
Ever since I read on Foobooz that my old stomping  of the Main Line was going to be home to a small-batch craft brewpub with a menu that featured plenty of house made ingredients; I was sold on having to try it. So when my dad celebrated his birthday a couple days before Thanksgiving I saw it as a good opportunity to see what it had to offer.
With 8 brewed on site beers on tap that ranged from 3.5 to 13% alcohol content on the list it was pretty tough to choose. But being in the mood for some saisons made things a little easier, especially with the M.A.P. touting hints of Meyer lemon, Spanish lavender, and wild rosemary flowers. Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt might just be the best name for an emo-indie band ever! but it was also a pretty damn impressive India black coffee saison that had hints of bitter sweet chocolate and citrus. While both beers more than sufficed, I could have just as easily indulged upon the Zombie double India Black Ale that's brewed with local wildflower honey, or the strong dark Westy13 saison that's aptly named for it alcohol percentage. But if you have a harder time deciding you may relish in the fact that you can choose from a 4oz to 16oz glass for plenty of flight options, or even take some home in a growler.
While the menu might be one of the smallest that I ever seen for such a place, it was also one that reveled in its simplicity. But since its a place that locally sources all of its ingredients, cycles them with the seasons, and makes its bread and pickles on site; that's a very good thing. while the half-sour whiskey dills didn't balance in taste that I was looking for, the did make for a slamming pickle. and I appreciated the bread and salted butter that accompanied them. The Beautiful Bacon & Blue Panini with double smoked bacon from Green Meadow Farms and Birchrun Blue quickly made its way onto my top 5 sandwich list thanks to the roasted apples and caramelized shallots that were pressed into the bread along with it. and while I didn't I could have easily saved room to savor some creme brulee!
With plenty of more brews to tap in the future, and even more menu options that should rotate in with the seasons, Tired Hands definitely has even more to look forward to!
I am SOOO happy to have Tired Hands in Ardmore. Finally, my husband and I have a place to chill with friends that doesn't feel like every other joint with flat screen TVs and drink specials. The beer is so good and the menu, although small, is satisfying. The paninis are especially good and filling.
If you have a chance, sit at the downstairs bar and watch the action. It's amazing what these folks can do with a panini press. And they all seem to work together so well. Special shout out to Colin, the friendly bartender. Â
In general, very cool vibe and great music. Can't wait to go again!
Came here with a friend a while back and had a wonderful time. The decor is lovely and inviting, and the vibe is chill yet feels just a little fancy. It would be great for a date, drinks with friends, a group study session, even coming alone to read or work, and we saw people engaged in all of those activities while we were there.
The beers were fantastic and I was especially taken by the Creature, brewed with squash. It was so full-bodied and yummy. The food was good, too, especially their homemade bread. A little overpriced but probably in keeping with Main Line pricing. That said, if the food prices were maybe $1 or $2 lower, I'd be giving this joint five stars.
Tired Hands is swiftly becoming a major contender in the small-batch craft beer scene. I've been here numerous times and their brews are consistently interesting, compulsively drinkable. Large focus on saisons and IPAs, former which I adore, latter which I abhor, but there's always a couple beers (or more than a couple) on tap that I can't wait to lap up - latest examples being the stout brewed with escargot shells, an ESB brewed with a shit-ton of squash, and the "Ooey Gooey". Beers are priced reasonably enough, but they really please me with their different pour options: beers are available in 4oz, 8oz, and pint sizes, which means I get to try everything I want in lil' 4 oz increments.
Service is generally good, but sometimes there arises enough awkwardness to make a note of it here in the review. On one occasion my husband ordered a panini and what came out was an almost completely different assortment of ingredients sandwiched between two slices of bread than what was written on the board. He asked (nicely) for the panini he ordered, and got it, but the attitude of the server was markedly different from that point on. He made sure to mention that it wasn't going to be served like that again, and then erased it from the chalkboard soon after. We were seated directly in front of the chalkboard. All of this falls into acceptable parameters of service I suppose, but that's just one of a handful of examples I could mention where we were made to feel....just a touch....awkward.
Recommendations from the modest food menu - the Lebanon bologna panini, the haricot vert salad, or the simple 3 dollar plate of bread & butter - get on 'em. Super delicious. Their bread is superlative, and I still am trying to narrow down the ingredients in the excellent vinaigrette used on the haricot vert salad. But ultimately, food is beside the point - you come here to drink your dinner, not eat it.
It's too bad I was only in town to visit because if I live in Ardmore, I'd be hanging out at Tired Hands all the time.
What brought me over was the warm atmosphere. What kept me visiting often during my trip were the beers and pickles. The bread was heaping and fresh with that taste that marks it as homemade. It was dense, soft, moist, and hearty. The bread also comes with a sizable dollop of butter, sel gris, and a dry spice blend. If toasted, the bread would have been perfect. I tried the all the varieties of pickle and my favorite is the pickled okra for its sweetness. Although, I also like peppered dill pickles for their bite. Anything but the bread is a tad pricey though.
Not only were their beers unique but, they offer them in different serving sizes including a cute 4oz. serving which, is fantastic because I can sample more beers without getting soused. They even sell beet to-go in growlers. Their beer menu is varied and they offer different recipes from time to time so there's something for everyone. I found their Hop Hands beer to my liking.
The knowledgeable folks who work there are beer snobs for sure and their service was attentive. Lastly and thankfully, there is no TV.
I went to Tired Hands with a veteran (of the bar and of Yelp), so I was confident I'd love it. I tried the house made stout, first in convenient trial 4 oz. size, then up to 8 oz...twice. Needless to say, I was a big fan of the beer and would definitely love to try more as they have at least 10 varieties to choose from, all made by their brewery.
We were a little hungry, so we chose to share a few things from the menu. We got the house made dill pickles (which comes with homemade bread and locally sourced butter), the radishes and butter (with more bread!) and the cheese plate (I believe we had Red Cat cheese...MORE BREAD! And fig compote or something fancy like that.) I loved every little bit of most of it, especially the bread and butter (there was lots to spare, but I did well on that front.) The "most of it" part comes into play because those radishes and butter...well, we didn't get the appeal. The radishes were local and organic...they were also huge. And kind of bland. And the butter just slid off of them. Those damn French. Making fanciness out of nothing special. Like I said, everything else was perfect and a fine accompaniment to the stout.
The atmosphere was cool and casual - lots of young people, but not a rowdy college crowd. No one was visibly drunk, though we were out of there before 10. Low music, if any, lots of seating upstairs and a wide bar both up and downstairs. Even the menu was cool; written out on a chalkboard with nothing to bring and remove from the tables. I dug it, I dug the specialty beer, I dug the local, all natural, seasonal menu. I'll be back.
I really REALLY wanted to like Tired hands. Â But as the 2 star review states... Meh. I've experienced better. Â Several issues at work here. Â One wait staff was very overwhelmed. Â It took forever to get the drink order, get us the drinks, take the food order, return with food, refill drink, get us the check. Â Each leg of the service was a chore for us that made us feel as if WE were inconveniencing the staff.
Two, the beer was good, but WAY overpriced. Â 16oz for 7-9 dollars yikes! Â Like I said they were good, but out of 10 beers, 6 were IPA's, (why so many IPA's?) 2 wheat, one Ocktoberfest, and one lager. Â Not much variety if you are like me and enjoy one small IPA at the end of the night. Â No IPA means the selection got cut in half. Â
Three, Food was good but it seemed to be trying way too hard. Â Duck prosciutto? Really? Â Why have duck prosciutto in a beer and sandwich joint? Â Food prices were also a little high considering they allow NO SUBSTITUTIONS (as written on the chalk board)
I am going to give this place another chance, but my expectations are going to be MUCH lower this time around. Â
Also, on a side note... the creme bru le would have been tasty if they had not put a full tea spoon of finishing salt on the top (it was actually so much I thought it was sugar) Â Let me tell you, I am ALL ABOUT the salty and sweet. Â But there was so much salt, I could not even comprehend sweet let alone taste it. Â I expected better. :(
Cool place in Ardmore! We wanted to go to a local joint with lots of character, and that's what we got out of Tired Hands.
The place has a great vibe to it, with brick wall and wooden tables. There's a downstairs with a bar and some tables and an even bigger upstairs with more tables.
They don't do a traditional flight of their beers, but you can do 9 oz glasses of their beers in sets of two, so that's exactly what we did. We got the Artisnal stout (made with escargot shells), the Po-Tee-Weet wheat saison, the Everyday Complications, and the HopHands. The wheat saison was great and the most popular amongst the three of us. If you like hoppy beers, then the HopHands is definitely for you. The Everday Complications was solid - hoppy but not too much. I am a big stout fan, but the Artisnal won't go to the top of my list. It was too syrupy for me (and actually reminded me of cough syrup slightly) - I definitely prefer creamier stouts.
The food menu was more gourmet than standard bar food. It was on the wall upstairs, so inconvenient to read from where we were sitting. We went for a meat plate and a cheese plate, which were really good. But we were still hungry afterwards, and none of the mains really interested us. I would have preferred a gourmet burger or something, and I wasn't in the mood for a panini or a salad, which seemed to be their main entree offerings. We ended up leaving to go elsewhere for food, though at 10:30 PM on a Saturday night in Ardmore, we were better off staying at Tired Hands and ordering another two cheese and meat plates.
The place had a cool vibe. Hipster waiter who was helpful. There were plenty of people around - either students or young professionals in the area, I couldn't exactly tell, but it seemed to be a mix. It was a reserved crowd, though - just people having fun with their friends, no crazy college antics.
Hmmm, while in the Ardmore area, I may have stumbled upon a hidden gem that I would have otherwise never known existed.
Last Friday my friends and I came to town to check out a band that we thought was playing at Brownie's. Unfortunately, my friend had her dates mixed up and we missed out on seeing the band. Fortunately, my good friend Yelp told me that there was a brewery just a few blocks away. We all decided to check it out and, we're glad we did!
At frist glance, Tired Hands looks to be more of a cafe than a brewery, which is something that I've never seen before. With beer names like "The Everyday Complications of Modern Human Life" and "Ooey Gooey," we knew we had stumbled upon a cool place. We also noticed that they had several Saisons on tap as well as something that particularly caught my attention-a stout brewed with escargot shells.
We ordered three beers and enjoyed them thoroughly. I also noticed that they had growlers available and several beers currently fermenting that would soon be on tap, including an Oktuberfest.
The only reason I have not given five stars to Tired Hands are due to the prices. Each of our beers were $7, which is a little rich for my blood. However, after recently becoming a fan on facebook, I noticed that they will be having a "Study Session" every Tuesday where people that appear to be "studying" will receive $1 off session beers and free local apples to snack on. If I lived in the area, I know where I would be studying.
I really enjoyed this place. Â I'm gonna start out by saying as someone who loves to watch my sports that this place is not for you if you are like me. Â However I thought It was great that they had not TVs there and it was just an intment bar venue and and very relaxed place to go and enjoy a very nicely hand crafted beer.
My boss and I went there for two straight nights and in those nights we tried All their signature brews that they had on tap. Â Fantastic options for all, my personal favorite was the HopHands Brew. Â It had to be the most basic but also I figured it was their signature brew.
Also the Food!!!! Â Both nights I went there I enjoyed the $3 bread and butter dish. Â The bread was baked fresh everyday for us. Â 4 generous slices of bread with butter on the side and different sea salts and seasonings to put on the buttered bread as a little extra. Â It was AMAZING!!!!
I highly recommend going here for just a place to talk and catch up with friends, with a good brew in hand! Â What an awesome brewing company experience it was. Â MUST GO!!!!
I love this place. Â The beer is fantastic. Â It's a very pleasant atmosphere to hang out in, whether you're at one of the two bars or seated at a table. Â The noise level is good, which is hard to find at a bar. Â I also find the wait staff to be really pleasant and helpful.
The food selection is limited, but it's good. I've had sandwiches and cheese and pickles. Â The pickles are really tasty. Â I'm a sucker for good pickles.
This will be a frequent haunt of mine, I can tell.
A truly great place. They have options to try beers in 4oz, 8oz or 16 oz glasses - good move on their part. All 4 of the beers I tried were excellent and I even took a 64 oz jug to go. The abbruzzi and bread tray was great. The local angle makes for interesting and delicious snack food offerings. This isn't the place for a meal, it's a place to sit for a few brews in a relaxing environment.
The staff is as knowledgeable as they are friendly. I had a great time here and I'll be going back a lot!
Finally somewhere worth going to for a few drinks in Ardmore! Tired Hands has some high quality, tasty craft beers. The best part, the roster is always changing with new and unique offerings. You can sample with a 4oz glass, enjoy a fuller experience with an 8oz glass or if you already know what on tap you're into, get a full 16 oz pour.
They also serve an interesting spread of small plate options including two panenis, cheese and meat plates, pickels and vegetables. A higher level bar snacking experience. I love the bread and butter. Sounds strange, but the homemade bread and the local butter with sea salt is a great filler while you're kicking back a few 7% beers.
Really happy this resides merely two blocks from my apartment. I will be here over and over and over.
Oh and they also play a good music selection and the space is really well designed and decorated. Jean's art is pretty cool.
Having gone back a few times, I can see that Tired Hands got their stuff together. Â Their beer never disappoints and is always interesting and very experimental. Â
I finally had to opportunity to eat there. Â Their menu is limited as they clearly are more passionate about what is in your cup rather than on your plate. Â That doesn't mean that the offerings they do have are not good. Â All menu items carry that same farmhouse theme as they have a few cheeses and charcuterie from local farms. Â Duck prosciutto anyone? Â They also offer 2 different paninis - one with lebanon bologna and one with blueberries, brie and ham. Â The former was the better and cheaper of the two. Â Something in the blueberry sammy tasted burned. Â Both come with the house made mustard, which is really good.
In my relationship, sharing your pickles is better than holding hands. (Ahem, get your mind out of the gutter). Â Here, you can order a few different kinds and you don't have to worry about fighting over the last one. Â We went with the garlicky spears and were really happy. Â
We also ordered their haricot verts in vinaigrette, which were the best thing we ate all night, except they certainly attracted the fruit flies. Â Every time I went to go for another bite, those mini jerks would fly up from the green pile. Â I guess this really is farmhouse style. Â Even furthering that, I couldn't help notice that as we ate dinner, we were also dinner as our legs were covered in mosquito bites. Â This was indoors mind you. Â Yes I realize the ridiculousness of complaining about mosquitoes in a review, but it didn't affect my rating - just preparing others if they go.
Excellent beer. Â This place has 3 different IPAs and growlers. Â Heaven.
The other selections are good as well (I particularly enjoyed Farm Hands), though my palate is more in-tune with the hops. Â The atmosphere is relaxing, though if you're too close to one of the speakers downstairs things get a little loud. Â Better off finding a seat at the bar.
I was really impressed with Tired Hands Brewing. First off, the space is great and well-designed. Exposed brick, neat wood tabletops, Built to Spill over the speakers, and an intimate layout with a few tables near the bar make for a really great place to grab a casual beer.
The beers and presentation were also great. They do both IPAs and saisons, which are lighter, lower alcohol content Belgians. I enjoyed the FarmHands, but I think those who like lighter or wheat beers would be happy with any of their saisons. They offer three different sizes: 4 oz samples, an 8 oz. small glass and a 12 or 16 oz. (can't quite remember which) larger glass, which is a nice way to try a few different beers. They offer growlers too, and I saw a lot of people coming in to get them filled.
The duck prosciutto and bread and butter were both delicious, I am pretty confident that any of their light bites would pair well with the beers. They also said that all their ingredients come from within a 1 hour radius of their location which is totally awesome.
Overall, for just opening last month I think they're killing it so far. They've got a great local, earthy, neighborhood brewery thing going on and I'm interested to see how they develop.
This is a great laid-back place. Â Come here if you are a beer lover. There are lots of interesting brews to try, my favorite was the Hop Hands Pale Ale. Â We liked it so much we bought a "growler" to bring home.
Of the food, I can highly recommend the duck proscuitto (amazing!) and the Lancaster Bologna and cheese panini (yummy!)
One suggestion I would have for Tired Hands would be to have one beer on tap for the less adventurous drinker (say a lager or light summer ale). On the night we ate dinner, there were three saison style beers, two pale ales, a sour beer (yuck), and a stout. I may be forgetting another, but there was nothing that I could consider "mainstream" and if I were bringing a guest who was not into craft beer, there was nothing I could recommend (other than a glass of pinot grigio).
Second, since this was our first time, I asked our server what was good on the food menu. I did not get an answer, other than- "it all depends what you like." Â I would have appreciated having the server advise me what were his favorite things on the menu, or what was popular. Â If I'm asking, I'd really like to know what is really special that I can't get somewhere else.
Overall, a great addition to the food/drink scene on the Main Line- enjoyed our time at Tired Hands and will be back!
This review is on beer only. All my beers are ranked on the pint.scale 0-5 how many pints I could drink in a night.
-Table suckle: saison style beer. 3 pints. Farmhouse saison. Crisp. Slight hoppy bitterness. Smooth, milky mouth feel.
-Brothers: americaner Weiss. Sour beer. Very tasty to this sour beer lover. 5 pints
-killgore: hoppy black ale hoppy grapefruit finish. 1 pint (not a pale ale girl)
-lazy feet: spice notes of clove and nutmeg. 2 pints
-farm hands: 4 grain saison. Unfiltered. Light and refreshing. 4 pints.
-a long way ipa- too hoppy. I'd rather kill gore. 0 pints. Â
-hop hands: American pale ale. Nice for an apa, not as bitter. But then again apas aren't as bitter by nature. 2 pints.
If they didn't have a sour beer, they would only get three stars as nothing wowed me. But since sours are difficult to find, they get an extra star.
For those who are interested in the decor. The bar and walls Re done in earth tones. Paninis and cheese platters are made behind the bar. Limited wall art. There's an upstairs room that I haven't been to yet.
Tired Hands is a great beer bar. Â Their focus is on "session beers" - lighter alcohol saisons and IPA's. Â Only two of the beers are permanent, with the other taps being rotating styles and experiments, assuring you will always have a chance to try new beers. Â To date, my favorites have been the Blood Root (red hoppy saison), Killgore "Stout" (more of a black IPA) and LazyFeet (earthy fruity and funky). Â They are also collaborating with some of the best breweries in the world - starting with Hill Farmstead in Vermont and 't Gaverhopke in Belgium - very impressive for a brand new brewery in Ardmore, PA! Â
Beyond the beer, there is a limited food menu - meant to complement the beer. Â The homemade bread and local cheeses have all been great. Â
So, don't expect some 90's style "micro brew pub (this ain't no Rock Bottom); instead picture a great European café where locals of all ages gather together for great drink and a light snack.
I am so happy to finally see a decent beer destination within 5 miles of my home. Â Although I homebrew regularly and rarely buy beer in bottles etc, I do enjoy trying different beers when out and about. Â The beer selection here is predominantly saisons and a few hoppy centered ales/IPAs. Â I've been very impressed with the saisons I've tried especially the flagship 'Farmhands'. Â I'm a big fan that most of the beers are low ABV yet still quite tasty. Â Some of the very low ABV beers are a bit watery but heck it's tough to put much body and balance into a beer when you get much below 4%.
Food-wise there is not a very large selection here. Â Homemade bread which is excellent, 2 local cheeses and cold meat plates, a couple paninis and some pickled vegetables. Â I was a bit disappointed with the cheese we ordered on a recent visit. Â We got two small slices of bread and very thin sliver of cheese (probably barely even 1 oz). Â It was barely enough for one person on not even one slice of bread. Â I don't mind paying $8.50 for a cheese plate but at least give one or two more slices of bread and a bigger piece of cheese. Â What we got was a rip off and while I know good cheeses are expensive, for this price you should get at least 2-3oz of cheese. Â Teresa's Next Door in Wayne has many cheese plates in the $7-8 range with a significant larger size of cheese. Â Perhaps it was a mistake here but I found it annoying.
That aside, I'll be back to try their new offerings and collaborative beers. Â The decor and atmosphere is appealing as well.
Out of control. Â That's all you need to know.
I stopped here while passing through from Boston with a friend and had one of the best culinary and beer drinking experiences of my life. Â All the beers are personal creations of the owner, Jean, and he really seems to know his stuff. Â All very fairly priced in three different sizes (4oz, 8oz and 12oz). Â He doesn't offer samples, but the 4 oz. size is perfect for that and costs next to nothing. Â Besides, it's not like you're going to go wrong anyways. Â In fact, I got three rounds and took two growlers and a t-shirt home to commemorate the experience. Â The food is top notch and very high quality. Â We had a ham/brie/blueberry panini that was eat-crumbs-off-the-table good. Â Surprisingly good homemade pickles and honey kraut too (I, as a general rule, do not even like these things).
Great ambience and friendly local crowd. Â It is clear that everyone who works here is passionate about what they do, which makes any dining experience for me.
I've been waiting for Tired Hands to open since about February, when I first heard it was coming. It was worth the wit. We finally found our chance a week or two after opening day,
I expected the kinds of growing pains common to new places, but there was none of that. Service was crisp and friendly, the food was excellent pub fare - locally produced cheeses and meats, wines and bread and condiments made on the premises. But the headline act is the beer - a great variety all made on the premises.
Its mid-June and they've smoothed out any rough edges left from their start-up. Try it, you won't be sorry!
I saw a few other reviews which seemed unhappy with the service, but my hubby and I found the staff to be very helpful and they had great recommendations.
The duck prosciutto was superb, the light flavor of duck that melts in your mouth. The whiskey pickels wre a nice touch, pairing the salty flavor of the pickle with an undertone of whiskey. Â The ham & gorgonzola panini was succulent and the apple chuney was an unexpected, but delicious addition!
We tried every beer on the menu and all were excellent.
My one recommendation is that they close the front door because there were gnats pestering me during my meal & some patrons were smoking cigarettes right by the door so it wafted in & was unpleasant while trying to enjoy my delicious saizon!
Heads up folks, the Philly area finally has a legit world-class brewery. Â
The space is beautiful - smallish and lovely, with many thoughtful details: open tarrasse-style front windows, exposed brick and wood, reclaimed materials utilized throughout ... a far cry from the TGI-Fridays-esque ambience of many brewpubs. Â
All Tired Hands beers are brewed on premises, and all range from "good" to "outstanding". Â The focus of their brewing efforts is primarily IPAs and saisons.
The 'Foliage' double IPA is my favorite of the bunch...densely hoppy and floral, absolutely delicious, and highly drink-able. Â The 'Tabel' - a saison brewed with various herbs and spices - is perhaps the most flavorful low (3.5%) ABV beer I've ever tasted. Â The FarmHands - an homage to the FarmHouse roots of the style - is an unbelievably tasty saison brewed with wheat, oats, barley, and rye.
Also on offer is a small but high-quality selection of charcuterie, local cheese, homemade pickles, housemade bread, and paninis (utilizing the aforementioned). Â I sampled the River & Glen duck prosciutto (from Warminster PA) and the Birchrun Hills 'FatCat' raw milk cheese (from Chester Springs PA) - both were wonderful.
Parking is easy, and the train from Philly drops you right nearby. Â Insider tip: take a growler to go and drink it on the train ride home. Â Make the effort to get out to Ardmore and check this place out.
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