Bridger’s Bottle Shop is back, in name only, for now

Yes, it is confusing. Two weeks after restaurateur Alex Pope took over the lease and changed the signage at 510 Westport Road, turning the combination beer emporium and sandwich shop — Bridger’s Bottle Shop and Preservation Market — into a new Local Pig, he has put the Bridger’s Bottle Shop sign back up.

Inside the venue, it’s pretty much as Pope envisioned his newest Local Pig, featuring a butcher shop, an extensive selection of cold beers, and a stylish dining room with sit-down service.

“The Bridger’s sign may be up for a few weeks,” Pope says. “We’re submitting our paperwork to Liquor Control making the change of business name official. We have our liquor license, and we’re serving liquor, but until the d/b/a paperwork is approved, we’ll be operating as Bridger’s Bottle Shop with food by Local Pig.”

Pope says he’s working closely with Regulated Industries to speed the process along. In the meantime, try Pope’s pulled pork burger. It’s definitely by Local Pig.