In just six months, Tired Hands Fermentaria has boomed to become one of the most popular and beloved spots along the Main Line. Conceptualized in 2012 as a brewing company, Tired Hands has expanded from its innovative drinks at a small café on Ardmore Ave., to a full-blown restaurant and bar.

Located at 35 Cricket Terrace in Ardmore, the spacious brewpub underwent a 13-month renovation from an old Trolley repair shop to transform into an in-house brewing and restaurant spot. 

The open layout of the industrial restaurant allows views of the fresh brewing beer while dining on old classics with a twist. I opted for the brussel sprout tacos with apple slaw, siracha ranch dressing and bacon jam. Other dishes varied from curry salmon tacos to the original cheeseburger. Despite a relatively small menu, there is something for everyone to find and enjoy.

On a Saturday night, the place was packed with groups of friends and family grabbing a bite to eat or just getting a drink. While walk-ins are welcome, if you don’t want to run the risk of waiting, make a reservation on the company website a couple days in advance.

Reasonably priced, Tired Hands is a must-try with interesting menu options and dozens of well-crafted drinks. People come for the food, but they stay for the inviting, relaxed atmosphere for an inevitably fun time.