Food & Drink
The South County Brewing experience has made a new home in an iconic Lancaster space
The York-based brewery brings brews and barbecue to the heart of Lancaster City.
South County Brewing Co. has opened a new destination for beer and barbecue lovers in Lancaster City at the historic Steinman Hardware building on West King Street.
The growth of South County Brewing is a testament to the passionate people who invested everything into making an excellent product. Founded by JR and Jen Heaps in 2011, Sam and Kellee Terroso stepped into ownership with the Heaps in 2019 when the brand was at a crossroads. Under their combined leadership, South County Brewing expanded—elevating its flagship operation in York to greatly expand its beer, cocktail, and scratch kitchen programs.
“We know what we’re bringing to Lancaster because of our consistency both in the tanks and in the kitchen,” Sam said, noting the brewery scaled its production from 1,500 to 15,000 barrels of beer capacity with precision. “Lancaster City definitely has a happening beer and culinary scene, and we will be very complementary to the energy that’s already here in the city. We’re looking forward to building on what we established in York for a larger demographic that has always been supportive of the brand. It is a great opportunity in a very vibrant market.”
As the visionary behind the new location’s aesthetic, Kellee wanted to bring an elevated rustic feel to the longstanding restaurant venue, with custom wrought-iron chandeliers, comfortable lounge areas, spacious custom communal tables for large gatherings, and a private event space.
With a total of 30 taps spread across the restaurant’s three distinct bar concepts—the main bar, a speakeasy (King’s Hideaway), and the Steinman Park bar—guests can sample their most popular brews and a rotation of seasonal specialties, alongside a slice of wood-fired pizza, smoked barbecue platter, and a wide array of handhelds and entrees.
“We are proud to join the well-celebrated Lancaster City restaurant scene. We could not be more excited to bring our house barbecue and other proven favorites to this beautiful location,” Kellee said. “We certainly look forward to adding the South County experience to an iconic space in Lancaster City.”
Stop by for Happy Hour to enjoy a sampling of brews and bites or reserve a table at southcountybrewing.com. Open Tuesday through Sunday starting at 11am.
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