Machinery Hall
The Story of Machinery Hall
The Pour House at Machinery Hall is Chillicothe’s original Gastropub. The restaurant opened on June 30, 2017. The menu features recognizable cuisine that is chef driven with an emphasis on craft beer and craft cocktails. The space is designed to welcome friends and family to gather and “eat better, drink local and live social”!
The building located at 25 East Second Street that is home to the Pour House, was built in 1881 and named “Machinery Hall” by the original owners. When completed, Machinery Hall was used as an Implement Store selling farming and other equipment. The buildings architect designed the exterior to correspond with the building next door at 21 East Second Street.
The property was described in the Ross County Register on September 18, 1880:
“The lower room will be 15 feet high and 100 feet deep. A partition will divide the room, but leave an opening 24 feet wide and 12 feet high. In the rear of the building will be a door 16 feet wide to allow admission of machinery. The second story will be used as a dwelling containing a parlor, bedrooms, dining room and kitchen.”
Over the past 135 years, Machinery Hall has gone through various renovations including a 100’ rear addition. The east facing exterior wall features a 19th Century iconic Mail Pouch mural. The building was home to various businesses including a record store and office supply store. In 2016, the current owners of Machinery Hall purchased the building with the intention of opening a restaurant.
We invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the history and charm of Machinery Hall, and the hospitality, cuisine and beverages of the Pour House. Thank you for being our guest and POUR ON!