We've essentially "adopted" The Jockey since we were regulars at McKenzie before. Aside from the…read moredécor--and maybe a slightly smaller beer list--not much has changed. Overall, The Jockey is solidly average when it comes to food, service, and ambiance. Nothing outstanding, but nothing terrible either. Where The Jockey truly shines, though, is its Happy Hour value, which is easily the best in the area. Drinks are a great deal compared to nearby spots: half off all beers on tap, plus discounted house wine and cocktails. The Happy Hour appetizer selection is larger than most, and the quality is surprisingly good. Buck-a-shuck oysters! Only one variety, but for a dollar, you can't complain. Bonus points for offering Happy Hour on weekends, which is rare. If you're in the area during Happy Hour, it's absolutely worth stopping in.

My reviews are different. I do not announce myself or tell anyone. I am here to do a review!!…read more It was my birthday week, and unfortunately, my Tesla had been vandalized. True to my nature as a "prior proper planner," I already had an appointment scheduled in West Chester, so I headed down to get the repairs underway. While I waited, I decided to find some local eats. A quick Google search led me to The Jockey just outside of Philadelphia. The reviews mentioned it was a family-owned joint, and the decor looked incredibly inviting. The aesthetic actually reminded me of The Polo Bar in NYC; it has that same sophisticated, equestrian charm. Personally, I love horses--I know all the horses in the world, and they know me--and I know the horses. so I was eager to check it out. My mother picked me up from the dealership, and we "galloped" our way down to the restaurant. The Food I was surprised to find the place packed at 12:30 PM on a Tuesday, but I assumed we had just hit the peak lunch rush. We started with the calamari, my mother ordered a sandwich, and I opted for the salmon with drunken noodles. Honestly, I think the chef in the back was more "drunk" than the noodles. * The Salmon: It arrived super crisp and borderline burnt. * The Calamari: Overcooked, greasy, and wet--it felt like it hadn't seen a strainer or a paper towel since leaving the fryer. * The Sauce: The marinara was watery, almost as if the back-of-house was running low and decided to stretch it with water. The Verdict The only saving grace was the aesthetic. The decor is lovely, and they have a very inviting event space in the basement. However, you can't eat the wallpaper. * Food: 2/5 (A hard pass on the kitchen's execution.) * Service: 3/5 (The staff never checked on us while we were eating.) * Location/Convenience: 4/5 (Close to everything in a great area.) I likely won't be visiting this place again. I'm genuinely surprised this is a local favorite in such an upscale area--perhaps the locals just haven't ventured out enough to know what they're missing.

My cousin had a baby shower here and everything looked great! The food was delicious and the…read moreinterior was decorated beautifully. I definitely appreciated the location and the quick services that were provided! I will definitely need to come back again to try the restaurant itself

Never had a bad meal there. There salads are excellent. Everything is always brought out nice and…read morehot.

Amazing cocktails! I mean like the best mojito I've ever had! Had the Chicken Marsala Parpadelle…read morefor dinner...highly recommend. Place has a chill vibe. Food was solid from appetizers to dessert. Will definitely go back!

The best vibes! I love the ambiance! Went in on a Thursday night! Such beautiful decor and they…read morehave great taste in music. The lounge was very nice! Drinks were really good! The bartender/server we had was phenomenal and she was super nice! Food was delicious as well! Definitely recommend!

Celebrated a birthday dinner here for the first time. The service was great and the atmosphere is…read morevery nice. They have free valet as well, which I wasn't expecting. The best recommendations: edamame dumplings, grapefruit lychee martini, scallop & risotto entree, mushroom pad Thai, and the cheesecake. The sushi was extremely fresh and delicious! We ordered many different rolls-- All great. The Pink Lady roll (special) was delicious. Adding a jalapeño inside would have been the perfect balance with the mango. I ordered the shrimp & beef entree, which was marked as spicy but not spicy at all. I wish it had more flavor, but the vegetables stole the show. Would come back!

Nectar is a standout on the Main Line--modern, stylish, and always a little bit of an experience…read more The space itself is gorgeous, with its high ceilings, warm lighting, and sleek, Asian-inspired design that sets the tone for a special night out. The food is consistently impressive. Sushi is fresh and beautifully presented, and the menu offers a nice balance of creative Asian fusion dishes with familiar crowd-pleasers. The Peking duck and lobster fried rice are delicious, and the cocktails are equally well-crafted. Service is generally very good. It can get busy, and sometimes things move a bit slower than you'd expect given the price point. Speaking of price, it's definitely on the higher end, but the quality and atmosphere usually make it feel worth the splurge. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, or when you want something a little more upscale than the usual Main Line options. Nectar doesn't disappoint.

I was in town for a hockey trip and had some time to kill one night, so I stopped into Brickette…read moreLounge--and I'm really glad I did. This place is the definition of a great local hangout. They had awesome live music, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the whole vibe made me feel right at home. The place was loud in the best way--fun, energetic, and full of character. The food coming out of the kitchen looked fantastic, the cocktails had stiff pours, and the beer was cheap and ice cold. Exactly what you want from a neighborhood bar. If you're looking for a friendly, fun local spot with good music and strong drinks, Brickette Lounge is the place. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Great place! Bartenders are the Best!! Food is Delish!!! Cool outdoor patio , pool tables, TVs ,…read moreLive music, Laid back , Fun Vibes & Lots Laughs!!

I stopped in w/ a friend one evening to catch up - my first time there, but my friend was pretty…read morefamiliar with this spot, as he grew up in the area and had gone a bunch of times over the years. In fact, he said that he recognized a few of the staff there from the many times he'd been there before, though he hadn't been there in more recent years. Nice to have that history, and it's a charming spot - not modern like Sly Fox also in town, but I really appreciate the dive vibes! Each of us ordered a beer (I ordered an Icelandic one, which was quite nice), pretty great price on beer IMO, and the food was on point as well. I ordered chicken wings with buffalo sauce, and they tasted great! Service was pretty great - our server was attentive and swung by a good amount of times to check on us, as we sat in the corner to try to have a little less noise vs being right by the bar. She's the one that my friend said he recognized from years past. Overall I definitely appreciated this spot and would absolutely be open to returning!

Nice place to have drinks. We did not try the food at this establishment, so I cannot comment on…read moreits quality. We went there primarily for drinks. I enjoyed the ambiance and found it to have something quite special with all these flying pigs around. I ordered a Margherita, which was very good. The service was excellent: quick, attentive, and friendly.

Overall Score: 4.25 Stars…read more This hotel has all the qualities I like when staying away from home. I inspect bedding and bathrooms first and foremost. I was happy to see both were spic and span. Nothing grosses me out more than any kind of foreign object where I lay my body and seat my butt. The furnishings were very nice and the color scheme of the room well thought out. The lighting too was well done. The staff was friendly. There is a small area in the lobby for forgotten needs. The hotel was easy to get to. The price was very reasonable too. Should I venture to Malvern again, I will definitely stay here. Tip: Amazing helpful and friendly staff! Thanks

Not a great stay here. First off. Planned to stay for two nights. Ended up only staying for a…read morenight. They over charged me right off the bat by $100, then never canceled the second night and got charged for that as well. The pictures are of the blood and other grossness that I found in the room. Went to the front desk and let them know and nothing was done about it. Was told the room rate was going to be adjusted and nothing was done. I will be going to cooperate to have this fix. Absolutely horrible experience.

Stayed here on a work trip. My room was spacious and the bed was very comfy. The pictures on the…read morewalls were pretty cool. Received a warm cookie and water bottles when I checked in. I liked that tge bathroom mirror had different light settings. Meals were good at the restaurants.

Hotel is totally outdated. Rooms need new furniture and beds. Mattress was totally flat and soft…read more Food in restaurant was horrible. One and done. Will not stay here again. Go to the Marriott instead you'll thank me later.

Who knew!!! Hidden in plain sight. Always assumed it was a local dive. Quite wrong. This is a…read moregreat spot. Great service and good food. Gluten Free? Sure!!! WOA!!! Side note: This is an eat inside establishment. The takeout part? They're still working on that!

Visited on a weekday right before happy hour wrapped up. Sat at the bar. First spot was really loud…read morebetween the dual TVs going, to the person next to me playing a game or watching videos with sound on. Surprised no staff said anything to him. I ended up moving to another side of the bar, much quieter. Happy hour pricing is great. 1/2 price wine, beers and cocktails and it seems their entire list is included not just a limited menu. Also...buck a shuck oysters and other limited list of happy hour food items. Oysters seemed like they were east coast, and they were pretty large! Wedge salad was good. Honestly probably the first time I had one. Beside the bar atmosphere, it was pretty dark-ish inside. More daylight would be pleasant! Service at th bar was solid. Rich was on top of it and attentive.

The atmosphere was nice however the service staff were nonexistent. When told to sit anywhere we…read moreliked the waitress brought us menus and then walked away. We were a party of four, and we took the time to socialize however after about 15 minutes the waitress returned and did take our drink orders along with an appetizer order. The busboy brought our appetizers and quickly walked away leaving us to find our own napkins for the finger food. At this point we knew the night was going to be sad, when we received our food before the busboy could leave again we asked if he could bring us some cutlery. We ordered two meals with my strip steaks and one penne pasta dish and one Mac and cheese dish, the pasta plates were the best simply due to the charcoal burnt ends of the steaks. The waitress remained vacant for the night and we had to request our bill to leave. Not quite sure what was the problem this night however just stay cautious and calm if you visit.

Excellent show last night at The Vault! Joel brought us three talented comedians who did not…read moredisappoint. He was the MC and was interacting with the audience. The headliner was Joe (Liss? Spelling). Right after the opening we enjoyed Buddy, I thought this was his show, then following Buddy we enjoyed another comic (sooo sorry- loved him but his name escapes me!) I thought it was the 2nd performers show, then come Joe! Three talented & accomplished comedians in their own right. We had a wonderful time last night. I haven't been to a comedy show in almost 30 years. It was a lot of fun and so much fun to laugh. The comedians did a great job improving w the audience. I would also like to add that our cocktail server was very attentive. If you go- The Vault is on The Raddison side and we parked on the casino side. Easy enough to get to though with the adjoining inside hallways. I'll definitely go back. I never even knew that this quality entertainment was practically right in my backyard!