Cocktails & Kitchen
At The Warwick Hotel
About Us
ABOUT US
The 1762 Kitchen & Cocktails was established in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania in the Fall of 2022.
The owners, Dave and Kylie Deimler wanted to create an unforgettable, yet historic, upscale dining experience to all of its patrons and visitors. Both Dave and Kylie have spent more than 35+ years in the restaurant business, as they also own 'Babe's Grill House' in Palmyra, PA. It has been their dream to create these unique spots, attracting various crowds of people and bringing them together to have an enjoyable and memorable experience!
Dave and Kylie want The 1762 Kitchen and Cocktails at the Warwick Hotel to be a destination, a space that draws out-of-towners to Hummelstown, a place that local residents can be proud of!
A Look At Our Restaurant
FUN FACT
The name "The 1762" derives from and honors the founding of Hummelstown, PA (originally named Fredrickstown) in the year 1762.
HISTORY
The 1762 is Upscale Dining
with a touch of History.
The owners have recognized the growing interest in the former Warwick Hotel, also referred to as "The Wick". It was a staple in the town for two centuries, so it is a main goal to keep all of its History alive! Although the building was first built as a private residence at a time when Dauphin County didn't even exist, over the past 2 centuries, the building has either been a Hotel or a Restaurant!
In the early 1800's the building became known as the "Cross Keys" Hotel, when it was a well known stopping place on the turnpike from Philadelphia to Harrisburg. After that, the building went through many names such as "The Mansion House", the "U.S. Hotel" and sometimes was spoken of simply as "Baum's Hotel", after the owner at the time. The Hotel was sold to another owner who not only changed the appearance of the building, but also changed its name to "Grand Central", which it would stay for some time. During this time, in 1895 a "handsome bar" was placed in the Grand Central along with the wiring of electricity.
More improvements were made over time, including an addition of a general washroom, an enlarged bar, the parlor split into two rooms, plus wall updates and more lighting was added to each room. Ownership continued to change, and in 1920 when the United States went dry, with nothing but "near beer" to sell, the owner J. Emmet Page remodeled the bar room and fitted up a restaurant and quick lunch. In October of 1926, the name of the hotel was changed yet again, but this time to the "New Warwick" (the "New" being dropped after some years) by a W.M. Siler. "Happy Days Were Here Again" in 1933 when the 18th Amendment was repealed and the bar could once again be operated as it was in former days. In 1945 another owner, Orlando Orsini, took over the Warwick and remained for 30 years (the longest span of ownership since the Baum family). He continued to modernize the building and later after retirement, passed the business on to relatives, the Paine family. After the passing of Mr. Paine, his wife was in need of a night-shift bar tender. Jan Hoffman began working for Mrs. Paine as her primary night time bartender in 1978. Jan remained in that position until 2012, and she has carried down many stories of the Warwick.
There is so much history here, you can feel it as soon as you walk in the doors. When you visit us- make sure to take a look and learn a little about the history of this beautiful building.