This is a great place to grab a drink, the upstairs is big when it's opened. The food is pretty heavy (usually, in my opinion) but they rotate funky specials which is fun. read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Chocolate lava cake - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Really enjoyed my experience here. We went for brunch and it was a nice chill vibe, even with a bunch of people watching the game. Our server was so nice and helpful. I got a chef's special pasta which was very good. My husband got the breakfast burrito which we also both really liked. Portions were huge, neither of us could finish. Would come again! read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Chef's speciality pasta - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Made the mistake of looking for a place to eat lunch downtown on a busy, chilly Saturday! Fortunately, Side Bar was able to seat the two of us and I'm so glad we went. I'm usually a fan of American-style pub food and vibes, and this was no exception. I appreciated that Side Bar had more/different things in their menu than I was expecting, starting with their go-to side being sweet potato tots instead of french fries. So creative! I opted for the piri piri sandwhich with the tots as my side. It was messy, but delicious! I haven't had chicken piri-piri in a long time. Definitely one of those sandwiches where the chicken breast is too big for the bun situation. I also asked for the house chili lime applesauce dipping sauce to go with my tots just to try it. I haven't heard of a flavored applesauce like that. I'm usually more of a ranch girl, and would probably get ranch next time, but it was cool to try. Overall a happy lunch experience. I will say, the table next to us had a delicious-looking cheesesteak, so I might get that instead next time ;) read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Menu - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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The place is a little divey, but the drinks were good and the food was your typical bar food. The late night atmosphere gets better. read more

An underrated spot for breakfast on the weekends. Good location for enjoying your meal outside and a good beer selection. read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Veggie eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

If you follow my rating system, I rate the food, service, cleanliness, and overall experience. Food: 8 Service: 9.5 Cleanliness: 8 O/E: 9.5 Average: 8.75, so with that rating, I would highly recommend this restaurant. The food was served promptly and warmly. The server did an excellent job. I had the salad and chicken wings as my meal. My wife had the shrimp salad, and we shared our meals. The other couple also enjoyed dinner, doing pretty much the same thing. We had a charming young lady - who made sure that this Hershey's Mill age group had a wonderful experience at 8:30 PM on a Saturday. Bottom line - try this place; you won't be disappointed. read more

Service, food, drinks...always consistent and great! Orange Cosmos are my favorite! We always hit Side Bar when in West Chester!

939th different cheesesteak eaten in the last 4 years. Guest Eater Amigo Dan. Joe was there for the drinks. I was a very very very good cheesesteak. It is made with sliced Rib Eye. The meat is amazing, tender, juicy and flavorful. It comes on a slightly toasted seeded roll. The roll holds up to a lot of juice. The cheese was melted on top very nicely. I would describe this as an elegant traditional cheesesteak. Great balance of flavors. It was very easy to eat. Our bartender, I'm 98% sure her name is Vicki (she's from Pittsburgh) was fabulous. The sweet potato tater tots were Super-freaking-amazingly-stupendous. read more

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Decided to stop in for brunch today and had a great time. Great food, great service, and the perfect spot to hang out and see old friends. The eggs Benedict was fantastic, as were the breakfast sandwiches. They even had a gluten-free bun for my daughters sandwich that she really liked. I highly recommend this place and with such a diverse menu, there is something for everyone to enjoy! There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and you just can't beat the service. Will definitely be back. read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Brunch was good. Nice beer selection and excellent Bloody Mary. Sever was very friendly and attentive. read more

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Quick service! The hummus plate was amazing! The bar is smaller but we got sat immediately.

The cheeseburger on the kids menu is half a pound?! Why are kids around here eating more beef in a sitting than my wife eats in a year? They must grow them big in West Chester, PA, because the joint down the street also serves the most gigantic pizzas I've ever seen. Massive Pennsylvanian children aside, Side Bar is a nice spot for a beer and a snack on a beautiful day. We sat on the street, drank ciders, beers, and cocktails, and watched the town beer crawl by (we just seemed to be here on the right day). We also indulged in a few tacos (both the pork and the chicken), and they weren't bad at all. I think you could do a lot worse in West Chester. read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Pork Tacos - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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We came here for dinner Friday night. It was beautiful out, so we wanted to sit outside and eat with the dog. First off, the low rating has nothing to do with the service. Everyone that waited on us and came around were absolutely the nicest and have always been, even when we come here for drinks. We got the octopus and beef tips as appetizers. The octopus completely lacked flavor, was very bland and chewy. Even after putting lemon and salt on it, it still wasn't worth continuing to eat. The beef tips were cooked to temperature perfectly, but also lacked that seasoning punch and tasted bland as well. The drinks are always good here. I enjoyed a cold brew coffee/liquor drink and my girlfriend got a perfectly made espresso martini. We split the pork sandwich as our main. It was tasty. I am a fan of spicy food, and this sandwich was VERY very spicy. I enjoyed it, but if you're not a fan of heat, pass on this sandwich. Overall, the experience ambiance at the restaurant was nice, but the food was lacking flavor. I'll come back here for drinks any day, but will pass on the food. read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Beef tips and octopus - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Came here for brunch today and it was very good. They had a nice pitcher of mimosa. Ordered the shaved ribeye and it was delicious. Very generous portions read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Shaved Ribeye and fries - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

This unpleasant experience occurred on last Friday, April 5th. We walked in through the unlocked door at about 11:30 AM which is a normal time for bars and restaurants to open in West Chester. As we walked in there was a little fella holding a dolly with cases of beer (definitely an employee, probably helping the beer delivery guys ) staring at us like we had three heads and arrogantly says "can I help you? " I respond to little man " Oh you guys aren't open?" and he snarkly replies "we're open at 12". I informed him that the door was open and that is why we walked in to which he mumbles something else under his breath. Little man, with light hair and a light beard, about 5 foot three maybe 5 foot 3 1/2, needs to check his attitude. Stay away from this place and their arrogant employees. read more

Great food, beautifully presented and wonderful service. What a treat. I had tuna tostadas that we're gorgeous and tasted even better

When I say this place is bad. I mean it. The waitor was terrible, didn't give us any water, the bartender had no idea how to pour his drinks, I could make the same drinks in my apartment, the food was overpriced for the terrible quality. The atmosphere was just loud cars passing by every few seconds so you can't hear the person right across from you. The only good part about coming here was leaving. read more

I LOVE the wings and blue cheese from this restaurant, but my most recent experience has caused me to make sure I never go back. I came here around 5:30pm yesterday to get some wings and a few drinks after work. I had asked ahead of time if I order extra food off of the happy hour menu and don't finish it can I bring it home. The bartender Kat got an attitude and decided to call me cheap for asking. The encounter was extremely awkward but I stayed regardless. I addressed it half way through after ordering a few drinks and she claimed to not really hear what I said. I tipped her $25 on a $27 bill, because if I had tipped her poorly after being called cheap it would've proven her point. All this to say, out of principle I won't be returning. read more

As it was late, I didn't want something heavy. So I didn't try many things from the menu, but the mussels appetizer was outstanding! The mussels were plump and succulent, all were fully opened, and the broth and seasoning was fantastic. Carbs be damned, I had to request more bread to sop up that deliciousness! My friend had a very good beer that was only $3 What a deal! My only complaint was the pricing of the Impossible Burger at $17. I've had that burger at several other places, all priced at $12. For a few dollars more at this place, you can get a scallops dinner entree, so $17 for a plant-based burger? I don't think so! But that would've been my choice that night, so because of it, I discovered the yummy mussels. I'll be back. read more

Wonderful night with my husband! Ambiance was amazing! Food was delicious! Service was stellar! I'm not sure what to commend more the food or the service, so I'll spotlight both. We split 2 apps: scratch made pierogies were a comfort food gone gourmet, and seared scallops and shrimp were tasty and fresh in a savory tomato reduction topped with creamy goat cheese - mind blowingly delectable. We split an entree peppered steak topped with old bay lump crab meat, perfect fingerling potatoes and a fresh mixed green, tomato salad. Ended with a zingy "chocolate pudding shot" for dessert. -- Now if that's not enough for a 5review, let me add in Tatum! This ponytail wagging dynamo greeted and seated us. Then an understandable, yet uncomfortable wait ensued. We had taken in the spirit of al fresco dining in West Chester, politely observed passerby's but were feeling forgotten. Tatum revisited our table, apologized, brought water, drinks took our order, checked on us appropriate yet multiple times tending to our requests. She was also observed -solo-carrying tables and chair out for additional seating. We aren't sure if she was a hostess, server, manager, busser, food runner, but she did it all! Definitely a team player, pleasant, efficient, get the job done, woman of action!k read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Al fresco dining in West Chester, Covid Style - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

My boyfriend and I came to Side Bar for dinner pat night. I went to WCU so it was fun to get back to West Chester, and it was perfect weather to sit outside at Side Bar next to the heaters. I knew I definitely wanted a pumpkin beer, and they only had one on their list, but luckily it was really good (2SP Imperial Pumpkin). As an appetizer we shared the fried brussel sprouts. We had ordered them with bleu cheese on the side, which didn't happen, but luckily my boyfriend like bleu cheese and I was able to eat around it. Despite that letdown, the brussel sprouts were really delicious and the balsamic/honey on them was amazing. For dinner I had the chicken tacos off the small-plates menu. I opted for 2 over 3, and they were served with rice so it was plenty of food. I loved the tacos, they were spicy and had just enough sauce on them. My boyfriend had the piri-piri chicken sandwich, which he liked, but said was "nothing special". I would come back to Side Bar, but next time I'm in West Chester will probably try something new. read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Fried Brussel Sprouts - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Happy Hour Review: Went with my mom for a quick drink after being in the area. My $9 champagne cocktail tasted like something I could easily make in my college dorm and the basil in it was bruised. My moms little bottle of prosecco was $11 and it was good but it came with that expected cost. ANYWAY: Mom and I hear waitress rattling off the happy hour deals behind us ($5 wine, some cheaper apps etc. I couldn't hear). When we ask waitress why she didn't tell us the specials her response was a dumb sounding "oh, they asked." No signs anywhere on the menu or on the specials board that there are deals for Happy Hour. Bummed to miss out on that and also on my subpar cocktail. Given the other places in the area, I'll bop there next. Two stars for outdoor seating. read more

Love Sidebar, the food, the service and the atmosphere, especially the outdoor seating. They have great food options for everyone and even carry the impossible burger, my favorite! They have great summer cocktails, I think I got the summer spritzer(?), delicious but not too sweet. Our server, Victoria was awesome today. She gave great recommendations, and was quick. Also, they have a wonderful brunch! Never a bad meal/time! 2 issues- way too many plastic straws (for each and every drink) I believe they should be reserved for only those with disabilities. and styrofoam for carry out:(( bad for the environment AND our bodies, maybe in the future you could switch to cardboard. read more

Side bar is a a bit of a hidden gem in west chester. The buildings facade is beautiful and we had the delight of sitting upstairs window side gay st. Ordered chicken sandwich and fries. Good sandwich. I would have liked it better if the pickles weren't overwhelming the flavor. The charm of the restaurant and environment made it a great experience. I plan on going to SB again soon read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

I stopped in here for breakfast after a weekend in PA. We wanted to go somewhere that didn't have a wait and there menu looked good. When you walk in, you can tell it's more of a bar than a restaurant, it just has that smell of last nights alcohol. Not a huge issue, but if you're looking for a more restaurant vibe, this is not the place. We sat indoors near a closed window and my bf and I both ordered the breakfast tacos. The tacos were good (look at all that guac!) but my biggest complaint is that flies kept falling from the window onto my food. Yes I wrote that correctly, one second I was eating and there were no bugs and the next time I looked down there was a small fruit fly looking bug in my food. I looked around and realized that they must be next to the window next to me. It was on the edge so I did what any normal person would do, flicked it off my plate and continued eating (lol). THEN it happened again and I couldn't finish. Luckily I was almost done but it's just unacceptable. Unfortunate, because before that the food was delish and our server was great! read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Breakfast tacos.. Great choice! - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Nice specials. Great prices on drafts. It really depends on the crowd and the server. I can go either way- but bottom line is that I keep returning when I am in town. So come and check it out. read more

Food is predictable bar fare and drinks are made by part-time college students following a recipe. I guess you might enjoy if you're a 25yr old, but plenty of better choices in WC. read more

Great selection of beers, competitively priced. Friendly and accommodating servers. Get the hummus to share with a group... the plate is HUGE and full of accompaniments like feta, roasted red peppers, pita, and cucumbers. I loved the sourdough on my BLT, but the house smoked bacon left a little to be desired. Just a personal preference, but I like my bacon crispier. It was very thick (yum!) but pretty limp and there was a bit too much fat on it. Don't leave without trying the sweet potato tater tots! read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Yards Love Stout - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

I actually really love coming to Side Bar for dinner. It's a cute little place with spacious room for a big party or seclusion for an intimate dinner for two. The fireplace upstairs is lovely, but wasn't working the last time I visited. The food is excellent. Still some of the best wings in the area! I have to say it's a tad pricey, but definitely high quality as well. I had the most delicious shredded meat sandwich. I think it was warm sliced steak with bleu cheese and onions. I can't remember specifically what it was called, but it was outstanding. The menu provided on Yelp is much larger than the menu provided on site. I felt as though there wasn't much to choose from, but I didn't mind too much. Sometimes a larger menu is too overwhelming, anyway. I do remember their burgers also being delicious. Their drinks are far too pricey for my liking, though; especially because there are so many other places to grab a cheap drink in the area. The server was really nice, as well, and gave us tons of free goodies for my friend's birthday. Another pleasant experience! I'm sure I will be back again. read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - All of our free goodies after the meal! - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Came here to visit a friend and got the inferno burger! It was freaking delicious and a must. Not a great place for big groups but great service and not to mention their huge selection of beers!!!! I will definitely be coming back to try their beers and happy hour when I'm in the area. read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Look at that beautiful inferno burger. Got a salad instead of fries - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Side bar has a small menu, but the food was very good. The food took close to 40 minutes to get after we ordered. They have a decent selection of beer. Hostess and waitress had zero personality which took away from the dining experience. I don't think anyone smiles or talks that was working there today. read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

I have lived in West Chester for 8 years now and have been to every restaurant; hands downing, Side Bar is my favorite. The atmosphere and outdoor seating is relaxing. I have spent multiple occasions outside reading a book, enjoying a unique cold craft beer. What makes Side Bar stand out from other establishments is the vast and ever changing beer selection they provide. On top of this, ever single server is knowledgeable about the multitude of beers offered. From my experience, I have come to recognize Scott as a beer aficionado who truly cares and enjoys his job at Side Bar; he is my favorite server because of this. Scott cares about you as a guest and he works hard to make sure that you have an enjoyable experience. If you are intimidated by the vast selection of craft beers they offer, Scott and any other server can easily suggest a beer or two they offer that would complement the meal you are about to enjoy. I have never had a bad experience at Side Bar and look forward to my next meal. read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Tuna steak at Side Bar - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

First time having Side Bar Brunch and it was great! There brunch specials are awesome and everything is reasonably priced, including the drinks! They had this one drink called the Rik Mosa which is the combination of a mimosa and GM aka Grand Marnier! Great combo! I had the veggie omelet special with goat cheese... So good! Tons of fresh veggies, like onions, yellow and green peppers, broccoli, spinach and zucchini! Everything comes with choice of toast, home fries and fresh fruit. I would def come back here again for brunch, I still need to try their lunch and dinner menu. read more

Side Bar and Restaurant - Rik Mosa and Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Side Bar has become my husband and I's new favorite restaurant! We've tried a good portion of the menu so far, and have yet to try anything that wasn't good! The service is very good. If you have either of the ladies named Abby, you're in for a treat! The beer list is always on point with a generous happy hour offering. Our favorite appetizer is the fried Brussels sprouts. The sweet potato tots are also amazing. There are weekly specials that we always end up ordering something off of. All of their soups are delicious! In terms of meals, the roast pork is hands down our favorite sandwich, with the Piri Piri chicken, and Ahi Tuna BST coming in a close second. The chicken and carne asada tacos are both extremely flavorful. The seafood linguini had about double the seafood I expected. The filet was perfectly cooked and delicious! In sum, if anything on their menu looks good, try it!! read more

Service was excellent. Beer selection is one of the best in town. The kitchen/food, well, that's the reason they don't get 5 stars from us. The piri-piri is excellent and comes out accurate most of the time. But we've experienced issues with other dishes like burgers and some of the apps. It's like the kitchen doesn't have the same attention to quality as it has in the past. read more

Side Bar is our go-to spot for outside food and beverages in West Chester. The sidewalk seating is perfect on a beautiful spring or summer day to people watch. The food is ok and they have pretty decent happy hour specials (25% off appetizers). The sweet potato tater tots are worth the trip alone. If you happen to be here in the winter, try the upstairs bar to watch the snow fall on West Chester's main drag. Side Bar is great spot to go to anytime of year. We'll definitely be back, time and time again. read more

Anna brought back the short rib entree without cheese polenta. Sam was a great bartender. Meal was super tasty. Service was great. Definitely coming back read more

Hubs and I had a wonderful dinner here tonight. Crab cake appetizer was very tasty with lots of crab. The Pork rib eye and salmon dinners were both excellent. Prices are reasonable. Our waiter, Jack was very attentive. I'm sure we will be going back soon. read more

I love this bar. And I hate bars. I went here for a Victory Beer Dinner, where they seated us upstairs for private dining and private service, and we soon found ourselves sharing a table with the locals, who could tell us all about this gem. Named after their previous jobs, 5 folks got together after saving up their money working as side bar bartenders down the street and bought a place to make their own bar. They cleaned it up with personal labor, and those folks are still the people you run into at the bar each night, remembering your name. I heard this is a place to come to drink, not to eat, but that they have some killer fries with jalepeno dip. But the chef is really a master of art. He created a special menu for the night, and it blew me away. This guy is a genius. My boyfriend that doesn't eat anything not meat and potatoes ate everything, from the scallop ceviche to the cranberry goat cheese grits, bone marrow on crostini, and potatoes baked in tomato and octopus. Topped it all off with cranberry creme brulee. On top of it all, to kill the hour before the next train we stopped downstairs to share a drink, because The Side Bar has a pretty cool selection on both tap and bottle, that changes frequently. And by ood selection, I mean cool, interesting beer that seduces non-beer-drinkers. We nabbed a Russian River (for 12.50, eek), and enjoyed a pub atmosphere with good music. I want to go back here for food, even if it is an hour and a half commute. read more

I was here for a Victory Beer dinner. The atmosphere was pretty standard (but nice) for a pub restaurant. What was most notable was the obvious love given to the place by its owners and staff. The chef prepared a special menu for the dinner, which was 6 courses, each paired with a Victory brew. The chef's work was incredible. I am a relatively picky eater, so when a saw a menu with bone marrow, ceviche, cherry and goat cheese grits, octopus, and cranberry bleu cheese creme brulee, I was a little worried. But when I approached each dish with an open mind, I was truly stunned by the quality of the craftsmanship and the beer complements of each dish. Every one of them was excellent. Afterwards (as if we hadn't had enough beer) we went to the bar on the first floor. We enjoyed friendly service and an exceptionally strong beer. Our occasion was a special one, but it demonstrated the impressive skill of the head chef. We look forward to heading back to the Side Bar on a regular evening. read more