The first thing about the New Road Brewhouse is that it is hard to find and there are inadequate signs to show where it is. Once you get to the building it gets confusing because it is actually in a small mall-like building on the second floor. Once you find the building and realize that it is up on the second floor, the doors have dark panes in them, which makes the place appear like it is closed. This is not a good way for attracting business. Once you get inside you re money .
New Road has a very nice ambiance.
It s not really bourgeoisie like some places in Old City like Cuba Libr , Brasils , etc., but it s very nice for a brewpub, being much nicer than Victory and maybe compatible to Manayunk . Needless to say, it s nice and your date would not get pissed off at you if you brought her there. The layout of the place is longer than it is wide, but it is very large. The layout of the bar area is nice and there is a separation between the dining areas and the bar. The only bummer is that the bathrooms are at the entrance, which can be a bit of a hike.