Lehigh Valley Mall has lost a major anchor after Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announced Thursday it shut down all its locations nationally and filed for bankruptcy.

Iron Hill opened in July 2024 in the former Bravo! Cucina Italiana space at the Whitehall Shopping destination’s outdoor lifestyle center. It’s unclear if anything is on tap to replace it.

Citizen Relations, the California- and New York-based public relations firm handling Simon Property Group , which owns the mall, couldn’t immediately be reached for comment Thursday morning.

The brewpub initially closed three locations earlier this month, including its Newark, Delaware flagship site. CEO Mark Kirke then stated in published reports, “We are evolving, strengthening our brand, and positioning Iron Hill for long-term su

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