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The Berwyn Tavern

4.0 (99 reviews)
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Open • 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Live music
Juke Box
Moderate noise
Divey

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Chloe M.

Stopped in for lunch this afternoon and we were greeted with applause. Hahaha some patrons were enjoying themselves and the vibes were immaculate. Service was excellent and we sat at a table near the bar. We shared the southwest egg rolls (delish and so flavorful) and I got a burger. It was supposed to be bacon encrusted and I didn't get a ton of bacon flavor? But regardless I enjoyed and left sooo full. The orange crushes were generously dosed LOL I will be back.

Michael F.

We came here for dinner on a somewhat quiet Saturday evening. Luck was on our side as they had no problem getting us a table for four and we were sat quickly. Service was friendly and the menu was surprisingly deep. Overall, the food did not disappoint. We started with the French Onion soup - it is on point and if you like French Onion, I recommend it. I went with the meatloaf sandwich. It was good, but the BBQ sauce was a bit sweet for my liking. Still a creative and enjoyable sandwich. We also got a poke bowl, which was very fresh. I'd recommend getting the dressing on the side as that could overpower some of the aspects of the bowl, but no other modifications needed. I've heard this place can get busy and is a bit of a dive bar. Given its location, I am sure it can get busy so I would plan ahead if you want to eat. As for dive bar, not sure I'd call it that but if I did it would more bit a complement. I say give Berwyn Tavern a go if you are in the area.

Ramesh A.

I visited this place with some of my friends, which is located in the main area of Berwyn. I see a lot of folks who seem to be close groups and locals watching NBA at the time. They have a good collection of beer and nice place to catch some games or spend time with your friends. The service is fast and staff is very attentive. They seem to have an outdoor spot for the service. The parking is challenging at times. Great place. Check it out.

Pot stickers, steak egg rolls and potatoes skins
Dexter V.

Been here a couple of times. A cute, no nonsense pub on Lancaster Ave. They have a good collection of beer and their food is actually super delicious. I love the pot stickers , the potato skins were yummy and the rolls along with the dipping sauce were mouth watering. Great place to come for a no frills evening.

Chris C.

Great brew pub in downstairs Berwyn, sat outside next to the tracks, some great draft beers and apps, and friendly staff! Great local spot!

Hans B.

A nice place for casual beer , bar food , and snacks . Indoor or outdoor seating , TV's, and outdoor pool table , outdoor bar( when it's appropriate) & even a smoker for barbecue( call ahead to see if its on the agenda!). the indoors is a bit it dark but that is due to it's location. So my friend took me here to get a quality cheessteak close to his house without going downtown to Philly! So we each ordered a cheessteak, mushrooms and onions and provolone, Along with cheese fries! Cheese steak was tasty with the proper roll , a bit greasy-- buy hey it's a cheese steak! It was more than enough food ! I would totally order this again! It seems a like a great place to grab a beer and watch the game! Also parking could be a bit tricky as you may have to park at a nearby lot or the nearby train station.as there are minimal spots in front of the building

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Absolutely delicious food, friendly and attentive service, and loved the outdoor patio space! Had the buffalo chicken flatbread, chicken cesar flatbread, and meatloaf sandwich - each was a 10 out of 10 and perfect to share when you can't decide on just one item! Will definitely return if I am back in the area!

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2 months ago

The Outside was nice. But the food wasn't that good. If the food was a little bit better; We'd be Back!!

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Great food and service. First time there. It looks like a typical bar on the outside. Good selection of food.

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3 years ago

Good food. Quick and friendly service. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Fun spot for pub tavern experience.

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3 years ago

"The BT" is a local bar, good people, good ownership, always open when no one else is open...

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3 years ago

French onion soup is next level! Bacon crusted burger was fantastic as well! BT is back in the rotation!

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4 years ago

The food is great but my favorite is the grilled chicken sandwich. Drinks are always good. Service is always great!

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Updating and changing my review for the last time. This place is awesome. Great good and now consistently good service. Enjoy!

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“Personable service, prices lower than most Main Line restaurants, and a decent beer list.”

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Will’s & Bill’s - Buddha Bowl

Will’s & Bill’s

4.0(168 reviews)
1.5 mi
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We came to this establishment one evening after looking around for a gastropub type of place. We…read morewere sat quickly, and got to browsing the menu. Our server was very sweet, and got our drink orders in. When she brought the drinks, we put our order in. This is where things started to go wrong. The lemonade seemed like it had no sugar in it, and so our party needed to add our own. After a little while, our food order started to arrive. The steak frites was yummy; well seasoned and with a nice, rich sauce. The fries were lack luster, and could have been a bit fresher. The quesadilla was served in a pool of grease. The mac and cheese was yummy, but the ordered chicken was missing entirely. It took us a while to get the server's attention, but it seemed the chicken had been sitting in the kitchen waiting that entire time as it came back very quickly. The pasta's onions were also not peeled properly, and some of the papery skin was in the dish. It was a cool place with a neat vibe, and we had high hopes. But there were enough things going wrong to really make me to want a repeat trip.

We were in the area for an outdoor concert and needed a quick bite, here is how it went :…read more The whole vibe in the place is welcoming and pleasant from the minute you walk in the door , so that's always a plus We sat at the bar and the bartender was great explaining the happy hour menu . We ordered truffles fries and the oysters to start and it was fresh and also had a nice presentation . The main entree was chicken cashews stir fry which was absolutely delicious and the Genoese pappardelle was also very good . There's plenty of parking and the bathroom is very clean and nicely decorated . The only downer for me was the cosmo , it didn't have the color or the taste of a cosmo, it basically tasted like sour lime and vodka so that was a disappointment :( The decor is very classy , I loved it !! I would recommend the place for a nice meal , but cocktails need to be improved .

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Will’s & Bill’s - Half oysters on the shells were extremely fresh, and the cucumber mignonette was very fitting.

Half oysters on the shells were extremely fresh, and the cucumber mignonette was very fitting.

Will’s & Bill’s - Just $5 brews at happy hour!

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Just $5 brews at happy hour!

Cool River - Valley Forge - Tuna tartare

Cool River - Valley Forge

4.0(8 reviews)
1.7 mi

This was our second visit to Cool River. Similar to our first visit, the food was very good. I…read moreordered the prime rib which had a delicious smokey flavor. Apparently, it's hickory smoked which made it unique from other prime ribs I've had. I also ordered a Cool River Salad which can be added to your entree. My husband got the Jim Beam Rib-Eye which was presented on a steak board with the accompanying salt on fire. Very unique! We also ordered a side of fingerling potatoes which were well seasoned. As there were only three people working in the restaurant, one was tending the bar, one was taking orders, and one was wheeling the food out on a cart, and it was busy with sports families, which seem to be the main clientele, it took some time for the lone server to take our order, but he checked in on us and apologized for the delays.

Tried this restaurant three times. The first time, two years ago we made a reservation for our…read moreanniversary. They confirmed. They sent a reminder. We showed up and they looked surprised and said they weren't serving that night. Second time, a year ago, we were two of only six people in the restaurant and it was just okay. Last Friday we went again. Stood at that welcome station you see in the picture and waited to be seated. Everyone ignored us. After 10 minutes of waiting to be seated, my wife walked in to talk to someone and they saw here coming and went in the back. I asked the woman at the hotel desk what was going on. The desk clerk walked up to the bartender and they began an animated and not-friendly-looking discussion.After watching that for five minutes, we waved to them that we were done waiting and we and our two friends just left and went somewhere else. Weird place. They just don't seem to want to serve people. As far as I could tell there were only 3 people working the entire restaurant. Three tries is enough. We aren't ever going back, and we live 7 minutes away.

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Cool River - Valley Forge - Smoke prime rib sandwich

Smoke prime rib sandwich

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Smoked old fashioned

Seasons 52 - Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon served with broccolini, Yukon mash, red wine and mushroom sauce.

Seasons 52

3.9(961 reviews)
3.6 mi
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I had one of my best experiences here at a Seasons 52. I hit different Seasons throughout the year…read moreand not all are the same. This one was hitting on all cylinders. This place was pretty busy but the service was very good. I'm not that picky on service but the water and drinks were quickly topped off throughout the meal. This is something I've noticed as becoming more of an afterthought to servers but it's totally nice to see. They were also turning tables but not rushing anyone which is also becoming a lost art. Nice job. Food - near perfect. The Alaskan Butterfish was cooked perfectly. Just a little browning and a ton of flavor. The rice and spinach was fresh tasting and not overcooked. Nicely done. Same for the salmon. They were doing very well with the seafood. I hope this place keeps this up. It'll be nice to come back on my next trip.

We were frequent visitors here before Covid. My wife liked it, me not so much but our last visit…read moresealed the deal for her. No care in the preparation of the food. It's overpriced. We came for the early bird and were forced to sit in the noisy bar because that's the only place the early bird is offered. The rules for the early bird are ridiculous! The drink deals are restricted to just a few items and the entrees did not seem appetizing. The food we did order was completely unappetizing, tasteless and certainly not worth the price. Even if the service is great, if the food sucks who cares that it was delivered but friendly attentive staff. We are done with this place. For not much more we could have had a really nice meal at Davio's around the corner.

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Seasons 52 - Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

Seasons 52 - Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

Seasons 52 - Seasons 52 has a wide selection of varietals on our wine menu

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Seasons 52 has a wide selection of varietals on our wine menu

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