Press Release

Bethlehem, PA – June 12, 2025 – Wind Creek Bethlehem is introducing a new food and beverage offering to its lineup: Bethlehem Barrel and Drafthouse. Located in The Outlets at Wind Creek, the new restaurant will operate under Aramark Sports + Entertainment and is slated to open summer 2025.

Bethlehem Barrel and Drafthouse will seamlessly blend a warm, rustic interior with sleek finishes, creating a refined yet casual atmosphere for whiskey, beer, and food lovers alike. Guests will be able to enjoy their favorite elevated pub fare alongside standout specialty items that are crafted for the community, complemented by an extensive selection of whiskeys, a rotating offering of beer from local Pennsylvania breweries, and a cocktail program featuring local spirits with a Pennsylvania history.

Menu highlights include:
• Old Bethlehem Crab Cake Sandwich: Crab cake topped with green leaf, tomatoes, and OLD BAY® remoulade. Served on a brioche roll.

• Stack Burger: Beef patty topped with aged cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, house pickles, and bourbon tomato bacon jam. Served on a brioche roll.

• Churrasco: Certified Angus Beef® NY strip steak topped with chimichurri butter and paired with a watercress salad.

• Loaded Wedge: Baby iceberg, roasted tomato, red onion, pickled egg, and scrapple crisps paired with house ranch dressing.

• Marrow Duo: Long cut marrow bones filled with balsamic shallots, gremolata, and house marrow butter. Served with grilled country bread. Option to pair with a Rye Whisky Luge.

“This partnership with Wind Creek Bethlehem represents an exciting opportunity for Aramark to expand our restaurant portfolio and showcase our hospitality expertise to a new audience,” said John Gilbert, Director of Restaurant Hospitality for Aramark Sports + Entertainment. “Bethlehem Barrel and Drafthouse will offer guests a signature dining atmosphere within a unique shopping and entertainment destination, and we look forward to welcoming everyone this summer.”
The opening of Bethlehem Barrel and Drafthouse underscores Wind Creek Bethlehem’s strategic vision to deliver an exceptional resort experience, marking one of several upcoming investments aimed at solidifying the property as a top Northeast destination.

“This is another exciting culinary addition to Wind Creek Bethlehem’s lineup,” remarked Patrick Ryan, EVP and General Manager at Wind Creek Bethlehem. “This new offering reflects the property’s ongoing reinvestment strategy and our commitment to delivering a top integrated resort experience for our Guests.”

Earlier this year, Wind Creek Bethlehem unveiled significant upgrades to the property’s High Limit Slots Room—including an upgraded cage, enhanced lighting, and adding only-the-best, hottest, and most sought-after slot machines. Looking ahead, the property will also debut brand-new carpet throughout the casino floor. Together, these upgrades underscore Wind Creek Bethlehem’s continuous evolution and provide an enriched on-property experience for both gaming and resort Guests.

“These announcements reaffirm our ongoing pursuit to continuously level-up this property,” said Patrick Ryan. “If you’re looking for the best place to game, dine, and experience the ultimate resort escape, Wind Creek Bethlehem is it.”