Grey Lodge Crew Breathes New Life Into Port Richmond Crab Joint

For 20 years, Mike "Scoats" Scotese and his business partner Patrick McGinley have torn it up in the Northeast with their three fantastic craft-centric bars, Grey Lodge Pub, Hop Angel Brauhaus, and Sawtown Tavern. Last night, without notice, the two soft-opened their fourth venture: Bonk’s Bar, a Port Richmond icon, revived.

Bonk’s at 3467 Richmond Street is an old-school joint, known for its beer and crabs, so those will stay the focus. Scoats told Eater there will four different crab options, a few sandwiches, and a burger on the menu, but unlike his other bars, Bonk's 10-tap beer list will be a little less trendy in terms of craft options. Instead, get ready for two rotating seasonal crafts, two macro-brews (Yuengling and Guinness), and a steady-six of "old-school crafts" — beers, like Yards Brawler and Troegs Dreamweaver, often overlooked in lieu of the "next best thing".

Bonk's kitchen is open till midnight daily, and the bar pours till 2 a.m. If you become an avid fan, make sure to buy the Bonk's Bar fictional novel.