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Slow Hand

3.5 (111 reviews)
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Bourbon drink (I think?)
Theresa S.

This review is for Sleigh bar upstairs. Finally got a seat at the bar, which is typically VERY hard to come by during the holidays. I ordered the sleigh ride drink and it was great. The bartender was nice and experienced, which I appreciate with fancy drinks. I am giving 4 stars, bc I think the food menu could use a few more high protein options and also b/c I was really hoping to hear Xmas music but it was back to back to back Katy Perry, which I am certainly not a fan of. Also, when I came into slow hand, it was fully empty with about 15 workers and not one person even greated me, even though they saw me - they continued their conversations with each other and ignored me. Overall though, great holiday spot, love the decorations and I would return.

Melissa R.

I was so excited to go to the Sleigh Bar which is above Slow Hand. I had seen photos on Instagram of Sleigh Bar decorated for Christmas, and it looked festive. We got there around 6:30 on a Saturday night in early November and were told it was a 30 to 45-minute wait, so we walked around West Chester and waited for a text. No problem. When we finally received the text, I was thrilled and showed it to the hostess who said we could go up. At the top of the decorated stairs, there was a cool neon sign. We were finally in! When we reached the top of the stairs, all I saw were two tiny rooms packed with 20 somethings. There were no places to sit (one large table had a shopping bag on it with one person sitting at the table), and it was three deep at the bar with only 3 overworked bartenders. The decor was nothing special. Quite sadly, we left and went somewhere else for a cocktail.

Eva B.

I've been here a few times and it has always been great! The food is delicious and they have some unique plates. Right now they have a Christmas pop up upstairs complete with holiday cocktail and it is so festive and fun! I felt bad because it was so crowded and there was limited staff but the vibe was so good I didn't mind the extra wait!

Menu which was sold out of everything we wanted!

We made a reservation for downstairs and ask them what holiday cocktails they have to which they responded with none they're only available upstairs. Then we tried to order some kind of cocktail and it was sold out then we go to put an appetizers many of which were also sold out then the waitress comes back out a few minutes after happy hour ended and said do we want anything else but they're gonna be full price. We decide to put in a few entrées to share, which again many of which were sold out we left feeling very hungry still and then finally went upstairs to get a holiday cocktail and some of those were even sold out. I will not be returning .

Pecan cake
Lisa M.

Slow Hand participated in the recent WC restaurant week and was recommended by a friend who really enjoys their bar. My friend who made our reservations chose here because a few other spots that she had listed higher were booked completely. We had no wait for a table which was one of the four seater high tops in the middle. I sat on the aisle side but my friends who sat in the middle said later they felt like the table on the other side of the thin divider were eating with us because other than a pole that does between the tables parallel to the table top, there is nothing so it's really like a continuation of the table on the other side of the divider. They mentioned that they heard everything the other table was saying and at times felt bad because it was clear our conversation was clearly overtaking their experience because of the layout. The restaurant week menu was $50 and you got a small plate, large plate and dessert. The menu had a lot of the options available on the main menu. I was the only one at my table who went for the restaurant week menu, the rest did a la cart. I didn't do any alcohol but my friends seemed very pleased with their margaritas and aperol spritz. For food - My small plate was deviled eggs. I LOVE deviled eggs; I'm used to the basic that people have a parties, and now I feel like restaurants really have expanded on them. The eggs were beautiful with small blackened shrimp on top. They tasted delicious but they were ICE COLD. Not just chilled, but cold enough to send chills in my teeth. For my large plate I ordered the salmon. I was surprised when the server asked how I would like my fish cooked in terms of medium, well done, etc. I have only been asked that once in my life before and I am thrown off because I don't think of fish in that way. I went with the chef's recommendation ( can't remember now). Fish was fine, it wasn't to die for but it wasn't bad either. The potatoes pave that comes as a side was this block of scalloped potatoes that I enjoyed and thought were really unique. Dessert - I went with the pecan cake. Once again, it was very cold. I wasn't expected it to be so cold; it was hard to use my fork to break off a piece. It wasn't my favorite dessert. Service - while I enjoyed having plenty of time to talk to my friends, the service was very slow.

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Stephanie D.

Stopped here for a cocktail on a Wednesday night during happy hour. Was surprisingly quiet and the bartender was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, made an excellent cosmo. Didn't try food but would come back for the cocktails and ambiance alone.

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Walked by and poof I found a nice spot! Food was yummy and service was also nice. Going back!

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Perfect. Amazing small plates, great drinks and the best music in town. Total homerun. Excellent!

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Perfect portion sizes. Interesting pairings. Love it! So glad to have something fresh in WC.

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Great vibe! Great drink list but drinks a little pricey. Have gone twice and look forward to heading back.

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