According to Billy Penn, William Reed and Paul Kimport, the folks behind NoLib’s Standard Tap and Fishtown’s Johnny Brenda’s, are preparing to open a third bar. The duo has signed a bill of sale for Shenanigan’s Saloon (1624 N. Front St.).

   The owners say the new location, which at this time still has no name, will highlight local distilleries and spirits to take advantage of the neighborhood’s growing booze scene.

    “Liberty Distilling, Stateside Vodka, there’s so much going on around there,” Reed told Billy Penn. “It’s exciting to be in a neighborhood like South Kensington, where there’s a lot of creative, maker-type businesses.”

Reed added: “In some ways we’re flip-flopping the concept. We’ll have the local spirits be the focus and go abroad for the beer.”

   According to Billy Penn, you can expect a re-launch sometime this fall.

   “Philadelphians’ opinions of being under the El has changed dramatically over the past decade,” Reed told Billy Penn. “For years there wasn’t anyone except planner types who’d use the phrase ‘transit-oriented development.’ Now people consider being next to the El a positive.” •