This story is the inspiration behind Willie Sutton, London Grill's eponymous house ale. Co-owner Terry McNally explains, "When we bought the bar in 1991, one of our first goals was to bring in microbrews. I hooked up with Carol Stoudt [owner of Stoudt's Brewing Company], which was [still in its] infancy. We held some tasting events and decided to carry the medium-bodied amber lager. All the old-timers used to sit around and tell the story of Willie, so we held a vote and named the beer in his honor."

A few years ago, Stoudt's stopped its full-time production of Willie Sutton, which it mostly distributed under the name Oktoberfest from August to October. This caused a dilemma for London Grill.

"It was like losing a family member," says McNally. But after a bit of cajoling, and appeals to a deep-rooted friendship that transcended business, McNally and Stoudt struck an agreement that allowed London exclusive year-round carrying rights to what has become the staple of an otherwise ever-evolving beer selection.

You know, just in case ol' Willie ever comes back.