What is the best neighborhood in Philadelphia to open a Brewery?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Philadelphia to open a Brewery is Germany Hill, ranked #1 at 84.3% Best and 77.0% Typical. 28 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

What is the average survivability for Brewery across Philadelphia's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 127 ranked neighborhoods in Philadelphia, the average projected chance that a Brewery lasts two or more years is 65.4% Typical. Germany Hill, ranked #1, is at 77.0% Typical.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Brewery in Philadelphia?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Philadelphia for Brewery include Center City (ranked last, at 50.0% Best and 48.6% Typical), Washington Square, and West Passyunk. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

What should I consider when opening a Brewery in Philadelphia?

The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

Survivability Rankings for Brewery in Philadelphia

Q: Where in Philadelphia would a Brewery make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Philadelphia address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Brewery succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Philadelphia neighborhoods to open a Brewery, on Best, from Germany Hill (84.3% survival) to Center City (50.0%).

November 5, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space

#1 Neighborhood: Germany Hill: 84.3% Best, 77.0% Typical for Brewery

The range inside Germany Hill: the best locations reach 88.2% and the most challenging sit at 59.7%, a spread of 28.5 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 28 of 127 ranked

Average across the 127 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.4% for Breweries

Most challenging area: Center City: 50.0% Best, 48.6% Typical

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Brewery Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Brewery Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Brewery a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Germany Hill leads Philadelphia's 2026 survivability rankings for Brewery operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.3% Best and 77.0% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Center City, at 50.0% Best and 48.6% Typical. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Philadelphia to Open a Brewery?

Germany Hill ranks #1 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods in and around Philadelphia for Brewery survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.3% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	Germany Hill	Philadelphia	84.3%	77.0%	72.6%
2	Summerdale	Philadelphia	84.2%	77.3%	73.3%
3	Mount Airy East	Philadelphia	82.7%	76.5%	72.5%
4	Germantown Morton	Philadelphia	82.0%	76.1%	72.0%
5	Hunting Park	Philadelphia	81.9%	75.2%	70.3%
6	Holmesburg	Philadelphia	81.4%	74.7%	69.5%
7	Logan	Philadelphia	81.1%	74.1%	68.5%
8	East Kensington	Philadelphia	80.7%	75.1%	70.8%
9	Clearview	Philadelphia	79.9%	72.8%	66.4%
10	Germantown East	Philadelphia	78.8%	73.0%	67.5%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

The ranking runs on Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where in or Around Philadelphia Would a Brewery Make the Most Money?

Where a Brewery would make the most money in or around Philadelphia comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Germany Hill is ranked #1 for Brewery survivability, at 84.3% Best and 77.0% Typical; Center City is ranked last of the 127, at 50.0% Best and 48.6% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Brewery in Philadelphia requires careful location choice. Across the 127 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Brewery lasts two or more years is 65.4% Typical. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Brewery in or Around Philadelphia?

When selecting a location for a Brewery in or around Philadelphia, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

Where in or Around Philadelphia Should I Start a Brewery?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Germany Hill, Summerdale, and Mount Airy East, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Center City, Washington Square, and West Passyunk. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia to Open a Brewery?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Brewery in Philadelphia is Germany Hill, at 84.3% Best and 77.0% Typical, followed by Summerdale and Mount Airy East. 28 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Can a Brewery Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Brewery Rankings in Philadelphia Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Philadelphia.

Is a Brewery a Good Tenant for Philadelphia Landlords?

In Germany Hill, the projected chance that a new Brewery lasts two or more years is 77.0% Typical and 84.3% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Brewery in Philadelphia

If you own commercial property in Philadelphia and are considering a Brewery tenant, here is what the data shows: Germany Hill is ranked first (84.3% Best), Summerdale second (84.2% Best), and Mount Airy East third (82.7% Best). Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Philadelphia for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Philadelphia to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia.

Business Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia: See how Brewery compares to all other business types in Philadelphia
Best Cities to Open a Brewery in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Brewery
Business Survivability in Germany Hill, Philadelphia: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Summerdale, Philadelphia: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Mount Airy East, Philadelphia: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Philadelphia are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Philadelphia

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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