Business Profile
Written by Holly Stupak Photos courtesy of the Marple Public House (Above) Nick Reynolds and (right) John McKenzie, co-owners of Marple Public House
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he wait is over. Finally, after almost 100 years, we now have a local bar to gather with friends and enjoy a drink by the glass. The Marple Public House opened its doors in August and is serving up Philly style food and delicious cocktails right here in the heart of Broomall. The friendly wait staff, talented bartenders, open-air seating and community vibe are all the ingredients that make this a great neighborhood pub.
they wanted to ban bars, beer and liquor. In 1939 the majority of Maple residents voted to ban alcohol, and Broomall remained a “dry” town until 2019, when the issue of liquor sales was back on the ballot. This time voters decided to resign Marple’s “dry” status making liquor sales legal at convenience stores, hotels and the Marple Public House.
The last time Marple had a bar was in the 1930s after prohibition ended and the 21st amendment made the sale of liquor legal. But at that time townships could decide for themselves if
The Marple Pub is owned by Nick Reynolds and John McKenzie, local entrepreneurs and the owners of two successful other businesses just down the road from the pub, Splash
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