This is really cool! Hope it goes through.

From The Sun

Beer house concept may move in downtown

A proposal this week to convert a 1903 house into a food and beverage business was discussed this week by the Central Edmond Urban Development Board.

This 2,117-square-foot home built by William Hunt is located across from the Post Office at 9 E. Edwards. Hunt was a founder of Citizens Bank, said Steven Russell, applicant.

Russell and Bryce Thompson propose to revitalize the space to open the Patriarch Craft Beer House and Lawn, said Jan Fees, city planner for the Central Edmond Urban District. Hours of operation would be from 3 p.m. to midnight.
“We want to make it a place in Edmond to be proud of,” Thompson said.

They plan to have historical literature on the walls to illustrate the history of Edmond, Thompson said. He said his early estimate is that the interior will accommodate 70 guests.

- read more here: Beer house concept may move in downtown - The Edmond Sun: News (http://www.edmondsun.com/news/article_7c69b2b4-3943-11e4-9c9f-1b5bb728ea8e.html)

This is a really cool old house with lots of land and good visibility off Broadway. Great location for this sort of thing.

Downtown Edmond has a lot of charm and unrealized potential.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/9eedwards.jpg

Other than the food truck hookups this sounds very similar to The Ginger Man in Uptown Dallas (http://thegingerman.com/uptown/) (or the original in Houston) which was the inspiration for the original TapWerks on Western Avenue.

Other than the food truck hookups this sounds very similar to The Ginger Man in Uptown Dallas (http://thegingerman.com/uptown/).

Wow that brings back some memories (er, well, the parts I can remember). When I lived in Dallas in the early-90s a friend and I frequented that place. At the time it was kind of a dive. Nothing fancy, no cups with logos on them, no advertising. Just a cool old house and a lot of people and booze. Looks like it's gotten really mainstream, especially with all the new locations. Guess that's good for the ownership. Many good times at that place.

This has the potential to be wildly successful.

Edmond has come a long way in the past couple years, in terms of respectable bars...

Partriarch house site plan approved - The Edmond Sun: News (http://www.edmondsun.com/news/article_c65a5084-54ac-11e4-b95d-43f0675ba9de.html)

Opening Spring 2015

Here is their website: The Patriarch (http://www.thepatriarchedmond.com/)

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchEdmond

Craft beer house is approved for downtown Edmond | News OK (http://newsok.com/article/5361265)

From the article


The minimum customer age will be 21 and there will be an occupancy limit of 250 people, with outdoor seating in the front of the house and rear yard. An outdoor shed will be converted into restrooms for customers.

seems like this will be great!


“Speaking for myself, there is a whole lot of assuming here — four spaces and 250 people,” said Edmond resident Ed Moore. “This is a crowded area and a busy post office.”

Russell and Thompson provided the council with a chart of available parking. The Patriarch will be open from 3 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and noon to 2 a.m. on weekends, when most of the traffic has left downtown.

“I don’t like the four parking spaces,” Waner said. “We need to look at this.”



ummmm, no you don't need to look at it. If you are inept and unable to move around an urban area without a car than perhaps urban play and living isn't for you. Go to Main Event or some country bar where you can park right up at the door. Here in Edmond's downtown, there needs to be zero parking requirements. The whole point of locating in urban area is to branch away from cars and walk more. It's healthier and cost less to maintain infrastructure instead of having a huge parking lot you have housing and retail; you know things that actually generate money. You are removing cars from the equation and that ultimately means each parking spot you would have to invest in and sit on waiting for a car to park on it so the customer can get out and support you with, you now have that parking spot that is making you money by being developed, the customer has less obligations to have to come to your business, AND the business looks better by having something that is visually attractable instead of an empty parking space.

10134

Parking prep work underway. Very excited about this project.

2/11/2015

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/16479753926_7c09eb100f_c.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7412/16318016258_67309e646a_c.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/16504726662_53eacf8a26_c.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7299/16504018071_63a7de30aa_c.jpg

What's the latest on The Patriarch in Edmond? | News OK (http://newsok.com/whats-the-latest-on-the-patriarch-in-edmond/article/5396721)

From their Facebook page:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11050293_1560315287586896_6433390514191752294_n.jp g?oh=0d5cfa972e74a5dd515b6a547347ff89&oe=55913A24&__gda__=1435545885_2d49984587cd16070273421b3694277 1

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11053468_1577626249189133_3054868806582994373_n.jp g?oh=36be9eaa2de475220235bc53a7e51aea&oe=55A7EBB1&__gda__=1436802822_8879e9dddb7ea178e4b50f21e6aa196 4

Why the industrial compound fence? ABLE laws?

The law doesn't require a fence that high.

I suspect it's to protect all the outdoor furniture they'll have out there.

I was about to say. They left off the electrified barbed wire, at least. Woohoo, ABLE is adapting to 2015, y'all!

I hope this opens soon! Can't wait! I think this will be something special, and will be something unique to the metro.

This place is starting to look legit:

https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11203156_1593095867642171_136703300066614561_n.jpg ?oh=8b0e70849ca9fc06e818ff887f318448&oe=55DE044E

Me likee. I might have to reconnect with my Edmond roots.

It's a great concept - lots of craft beers on tap and large outdoor seating. There are three places like this in Denton (Oak Street Draft House, East Side Social Club, Harvest House) that are all doing well. I could see something similar killing it in OKC and Norman too.

They are having a soft opening this weekend... You have to register for tickets which are free:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soft-opening-at-the-patriarch-tickets-16901210977?ref=esfb

Off topic of this cool looking place, but has anyone heard about new residential units (condos?) going in near downtown Edmond? My wife was talking to a decorator who said she was working with the developers on a project like this.

The Flying Pig BBQ (https://www.facebook.com/TheFlyingPigBBQOKC?fref=ts) posted they will be parked in front tonight and debuting a new sandwich called The Patriarch..... I'm not really a BBQ sandwich person but I hear other people raving about theirs.

I will say that they have some of the best ribs in the state.

The officially open today (Tuesday 5/12) at 3PM:

https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10491969_1594984837453274_470348845948464604_n.jpg ?oh=b05ded2954241040dbd5ccecb1366a51&oe=5606F690

That actually looks really cool.

I went last weekend. It was right after it rained so a lot of people stayed inside.

I would recommend going when it is nice outside for the fact that inside is pretty small. Upstairs has a capacity of around 25 or so, and downstairs probably 35-40 max. All the beers were good, but I think the bartenders could use some practice on proper poors. Granted, it was a soft opening so I'm sure they will have all the figured out soon.

If I spent much time in Edmond, I would definitely go back.

Hopefully get to check it out this week as part of craft beer week and their Roughtail brewing event. I don't like to hear how small it is on the inside, that'll certainly curb them staying too busy with repeat customers (speakeasy for example) despite having an awesome and extensive tap setup.

I was really hoping for a Dallas Gingerman feel to this place..

The Gingerman is the original inspiration for all places of this type in this part of the country, and still the standard by which they are measured. Scott Woolum, the original owner of TapWerks, freely admitted that his place was modeled specifically after The Gingerman.

Interesting!

The original Tapwerks or the current location? It's been so long I can barely remember the old location..

The Patriarch looks like the love child of Oak & Ore and Blue Garten.

I'll be sure to check it out when I'm in town in about a week, as I always stay with my friend in Edmond.

Interesting!

The original Tapwerks or the current location? It's been so long I can barely remember the old location..
Original TapWerks on Western in the old Pumps location. Though it was much smaller than Bricktown location OR Gingerman. The original TapWerks reminds me more of The Old Monk in Dallas, or actually the other way around since the OM is newer (and still exists). I think the Bricktown TapWerks more closely resembles Gingerman, but really the closest I have seen to that place in this area is the original McNellie's in Tulsa.

That backyard looks like a great spot. (and pet friendly, too!)

Original TapWerks on Western in the old Pumps location. Though it was much smaller than Bricktown location OR Gingerman. The original TapWerks reminds me more of The Old Monk in Dallas, or actually the other way around since the OM is newer (and still exists). I think the Bricktown TapWerks more closely resembles Gingerman, but really the closest I have seen to that place in this area is the original McNellie's in Tulsa.

Right on, I can see that with the Old Monk (another favorite Dallas stop off ours) it certainly matches the tiny/janky bathroom setup the original Tapwerks had that's for sure!

Went tonight and had a blast. I would call it the love child or bleu garten, oak and ore and fassler hall. The outdoor seating is great and with the large benches it really reminded me of fassler but with the openness of bleu. The beers of course were great. When we got there(830) it was packed. Hardly a set anywhere and the line had a small wait(maybe 5 mins) but they have multiple locations to order and the owner was quick to greet us, talk beers and assure us the line would get moving(which he jumped right in and helped which I loved). I would say we left around 10:30 or 11 and it was still pretty full with tons of young professionals having a good time. I will definitely be back, They also had the food truck chicken n wangs and I don't know if it has been mentioned before but they have a small dog turn out which I think is great. The owner also told us that it has been so busy that are going to get open their small outdoor drink station ASAP.

I've always thought that something like this in one of the houses on the north side of 9th street would be cool.

From their FB page:

https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11011598_1596038940681197_1381373380674710479_n.jp g?oh=e99c8a9a66756b6e305479646b778f5e&oe=55C326E2

Other than differences in the building and no high privacy fence around the outdoor space it really does look a lot like The Gingerman.

Went tonight and had a blast. I would call it the love child or bleu garten, oak and ore and fassler hall. The outdoor seating is great and with the large benches it really reminded me of fassler but with the openness of bleu. The beers of course were great. When we got there(830) it was packed. Hardly a set anywhere and the line had a small wait(maybe 5 mins) but they have multiple locations to order and the owner was quick to greet us, talk beers and assure us the line would get moving(which he jumped right in and helped which I loved). I would say we left around 10:30 or 11 and it was still pretty full with tons of young professionals having a good time. I will definitely be back, They also had the food truck chicken n wangs and I don't know if it has been mentioned before but they have a small dog turn out which I think is great. The owner also told us that it has been so busy that are going to get open their small outdoor drink station ASAP.

Glad they got their act together. I was there yesterday as well. Got there at 5:30 and gave up and left about 7:00. They were definitely having their "opening week" blues. 4 folks behind the bar, yet to VEEERRRRYYY slow moving lines. It too me about 20 minutes to get my first beer, when there were only about 5 folks in front of me, and when I tried to get my second, the line for the bar had backed out the front door. They were having a rough time on the registers, and with pours, and I'm not sure what the other folks behind the counter were doing (may training them). I didn't think much of it, since they've only been open two days. I'm just surprised they got so much faster later (or maybe different people got there).

I liked the place though. My only real complaint is the choke flow that is created if there is any sort of crowd near the bar. I'll definitely be back though, but I'm gonna wait a couple of weeks.

A review of our visit:
Ween on the Scene: The Patriarch + New Fast-Casual Patios (http://weenonthescene.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-patriarch-new-fast-casual-patios.html)

(This is my blog about dog-friendly spots in the metro)

Went last night for the first time. Pleasantly surprised at the layout and how many people were there. Also liked their emphasis on local brewery's. Definitely something that Edmond has been needing for a while. I can't see this not being a success.

Went last night for the first time. Pleasantly surprised at the layout and how many people were there. Also liked their emphasis on local brewery's. Definitely something that Edmond has been needing for a while. I can't see this not being a success.

Yeah, unfortunately (for me) too much so at times. The lines to buy beer are a bummer. But I really love being able to go upstairs and sit in one of the side rooms where it's a little quieter. I just wish my budget would support a place where every beer is $7-12 more often. I can only go once a week or so.

I will say that the lines were a bit long. However I attribute that to all the choices of local beer they have that a lot of people have never tried. I was guilty last night of probably taking too much time to chose, esp when they offer samples. But when people keep coming back and knowing what they want, I would assume it will go swifter

I will say that the lines were a bit long. However I attribute that to all the choices of local beer they have that a lot of people have never tried. I was guilty last night of probably taking too much time to chose, esp when they offer samples. But when people keep coming back and knowing what they want, I would assume it will go swifter

Oh, I know it, and don't blame the patriarch folks at this point. I just want people to get out from between me and my beer.

And speaking of the Patriarch.. it's 5pm on Friday. Beer time for me!

And speaking of the Patriarch.. it's 5pm on Friday. Beer time for me!

Best part of the week....

I just want people to get out from between me and my beer.

Testify!

Looking forward to trying this place.

Craft beer house adds food in the backyard

By: Molly M. Fleming The Journal Record March 23, 2018

EDMOND – After moving to Edmond, chef Jonathon Stranger started frequenting The Patriarch craft beer house.

He would often ask general manager Brad Mullenix about the large building in the backyard. The building was previously home to eight beer taps that helped with overflow service when the main house was busy.

Mullenix didn’t have an immediate plan, but he was getting frustrated with the house’s food offering.

The Patriarch at 9 E. Edwards St. in Edmond allowed food trucks to park in the neighboring alley. There’s a calendar on the beer house’s website.

While it was fun to offer a rotating menu, sometimes there would be no food.

“Our No. 1 complaint for the last three years has been that there wasn’t a food truck, so people would leave early,” Mullenix said. “We have no control over if the food truck would be here or not. To get a truck here on a Tuesday or a Wednesday, I’d have to promise them a Friday or Saturday down the road. I couldn’t get anyone here on a Monday for the longest time.”

And when there was no food, people would leave to eat somewhere else or they wouldn’t drink as much, both situations that affected The Patriarch’s sales.

Mullenix doesn’t expect that to be a problem anymore. He’s partnered with Stranger, who is operating OK-Yaki in the backyard building at The Patriarch. The eatery serves yakitori-style meat, vegetables, and sandwiches.

All the food is cooked on a special grill, which Stranger had sent in from Japan. The restaurant is a continuation of Stranger’s professional goal to offer higher-end food at an attainable price. The most expensive item at OK-Yaki is $6.

“I was shocked to hear what it would cost to customers,” Mullenix said. “With the quality of ingredients and the food, it’s just unreal. There are not a lot of restaurants that come to mind that can offer this quality of food for the price.”

The price point fits in well with The Patriarch’s 56-tap beer menu. The house shares the same point-of-sale system with OK-Yaki, so people won’t have to get separate tabs. Customers can get a beer and two skewers, and spend less than $20.

“I think if the price was much higher, it wouldn’t work,” Mullenix said.

Stranger said the added benefit is he’ll need more produce from local farmers, so he can create a larger economic effect for them. He can also offer an affordable snack or dinner for his wife, Kristen, and her friends. She’s a speech pathologist in the Edmond School District. He’s served other friends and family members in The Patriarch backyard.

The grilled food fits well with the atmosphere, he said.

The Patriarch has been open for almost three years, and it’s exceeding the founders’ expectations. Mullenix started as a part-time general manager and left work in the oil and gas business to be full-time. He said the group is often getting requests to open another location.

“We’re looking,” he said. “We’re seriously looking. We’re actively shopping for real estate.”