My friend and I were looking to catch up over a sandwich and a beer on a Monday evening, so we decided to check out the newly opened Perry Town Tap House in Ross Township. It’s bittersweet to see the place open now, knowing that Jason Hunt, a familair face to many in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh, who had such a passion for restoring the old Perry Town, passed away at just 42 before he could see his vision completed.

The remodel is a dramatic refresh compared to the long-gone Perry Town Draft House of old. The space feels much more open, inviting, and airy than I remembered from years ago in the North Hills. It’s great to see that the bar has retained some of the classic menu staples, including a solid Rueben sandwich—a nod to the old Draft House, which always did them right. The new Perry Town Tap House is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, combining a fresh feel with a sense of continuity that honors its past. Jason, we are sure, would be proud. My friend and I agreed we need to catch more often and that the Perry Town Tap House is a great option for exactly that.