19 Best Cocktail Bars near West Chester

“Amazing experience at The Pear last night! Matt and Francesca were both wonderful. Delicious food. If you haven’t made it out here yet definitely book a res and go. Soooo good.“

“Bar Avalon always delivers! The food, service, and ambiance are consistently amazing. We tried the wine and dinner pairing for the first time last night and were blown away—perfectly matched courses and a knowledgeable waitress made it a standout experience. A perfect date night. We’ll definitely be doing it again!“

“Waited 40 minutes for hush puppies while the restaurant was nearly empty at 3pm. Primary food order came 5 minutes later and my son’s order was wrong. It’s a shame because the food is good. But the service has been so slow both times I’ve been here. They did comp his meal. Just expect to wait a while and enjoy your drinks. Don’t come if you’re in a hurry.“

“I had a fantastic experience at Santino’s Tap & Table in West Chester PA. I went of a mini vacation to visit some friends in that area. I was starving when I got off of the plane, and met my friends outside of the airport. When I got into the car I made a comment about being a tad hangry haha. I was then told we have the perfect place for you. My friends took me to Santino’s Tap & Table and let me tell you it was amazing in every way possible. The restaurant was very clean, nicely set up and the staff were very friendly and very informative when asking questions about the menu. This place has it all appetizers, entree’s, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, soup and salads, a brunch menu, breakfast and even a children’s menu for the kids in your family that are picky eaters. Speciality cocktail menu, along with a full bar with knowledgeable bar tenders. I started off with a water, then decided on a Blood Orange Bourbon Sour it was perfectly balanced and a very good drink to chose. Looking through their Winter Menu they had a wide variety to chose from. For and appetizer i chose the Shrimp Lejon it was so delicious! For my main dish of the night I decided to try the Short Rib& Portabella Mushroom Ravioli hands down one of the best things I have tasted. The service was fast and efficient, the staff was so nice and knowledgeable. I left very impressed, with a full stomach and was fully satisfied. If I’m ever in the area again I will definitely make it a priority to stop by Santino’s Tap& Table. Go check it out for yourself, you will not regret it!“

“We’ve been here three times now and I have to say, this is probably the best food you can buy in West Chester. We are working our way through the entire menu and every offering has been spectacular! My personal fav so far has been the oysters as an appetizer followed by the halibut for dinner. Wow! My wife has loved the gnocchi and striped bass as well. And the authentic French onion soup is a show stopper. A great dining experience every single time. Keep up the phenomenal work!🥂“

“Emily M our server was fun and helped make dinner enjoyable. Food was good but Emily made it even better. Thanks Emily“

“Our children threw us a surprise 50th anniversary party here at Jockey Tavern. Every detail was perfect! The food, the wait staff, the room! Like us, Everyone was impressed. Thank you Jockey Tavern (and our kids) for making that night unforgetable“

“We celebrated our 50th anniversary at this particular Chop House in Exton. Excellent service, incredible food, delicious beverages. We ordered appetizers, and specialty drinks, our server Orville was so attentive and definitely knew the menu. The general manager, Maureen stopped by to wish us a happy anniversary and make sure everything was as it should be. The service and food exceeded our expectations, it always does. Maureen seems to be an amazing role model to her staff, she is the manager, but you definitely find her with “hands on”, it’s incredibly obvious how much respect they have for her. Our main entree was prepared perfectly. Dessert was not only perfect in presentation it was delicious! I cannot say enough about this location. From the time you are greeted by the hostess till it’s time to leave, you are made to feel special. Chop House in Exton, Pa you are the BEST!❤️“

“This restaurant is in a hotel.. dont let that fool you, this is a GORGEOUS hotel. Smells lovely when walking in and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. If the rooms are anything like the lobby, they are amazing.
We came here for mother's day brunch. The restaurant isnt big but it did not get overly loud. The food was very good, their crab cakes were delicious and the thai chili shrimp very tender and flavorful. Steak and french toast were really really good too. Loads of desserts, the highlight was the bread pudding which my wife loved as did I. It was not very expensive either which was a relief in this day and age. Parking was easy too. At the end of the brunch my wife got to pick a flower from the big display outside of the restaurant. We had a lovely brunch.
Recommend reservations for Mother's day etc as it was very busy.“

“I had gnocchi bolognese, my husband had penne with Pesto and mozzarella (burrata). The waitress was really nice and we had a great meal!!!“

“Our first visit will def be back!!! Chilli was amazing. I asked for something not on the menu a Turkey Special. They had a CornBeef special on the menu. It was the most delicious Turkey special ever. The coleslaw was amazing, the turkey was fresh Turkey ,the bread so fresh !!!! Our waitress was so sweet and accommodating. Can’t wait to go back !!!“

“Very comfortable spot to dine if you're staying at The Desmond or in the neighborhood. delicious entrees, friendly and attentive staff.“

“We had our second visit to the stables last night. We experienced their new menu. Being gluten-free I really appreciated the options. My boyfriend also loved his meal and dessert! Both times we’ve been there we’ve experienced some of the really awesome staff. From the great manager to the servers, specifically, Hannah and Jack.“

“This is our second time here and we just love it. We remember the Old Ship Inn. This place looks very nice. It's inviting. The food is delicious. We have only been here for lunch. The smash burger is amazing. The crispy chicken sandwich was as well and the chicken parmesan was also very good. Definitely out go to place.“

“Gorgeous setting, delicious food and friendly staff. We will be back 🥂“

“I really enjoyed my experience here recently. The food was flavorful and well-prepared, and it was a pleasant spot for a nice dinner. The service was attentive and friendly, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a good meal. I will certainly be back again to try more from their menu. Testa Rossa - Glen Mills“

“Had a great time celebrating my son’s 20th birthday 🎂. We had a party of 12, fast serve, great food. Highly recommend!“

“Staying in town for a couple of nights to visit Longwood Gardens, kinda dumbed into choosing Letty's seeking a diverse menu.

Honestly, we liked the many dishes that included mushrooms. We are big fans and when in mushroom country like this, you have to take advantage.

The craft beer selection is good, cocktail list looked very tempting and there is a decent wine selection. We enjoyed Tired Hands Crushable Church. A good hazy with under 5% ABV.

We started with the mushroom arancini, which were delicious. Came as a set of 3 small arancini, perfect for two people.

I enjoyed the mushroom pizza which is a flavorful combination of fontina cheese, mixed sautéed mushroom blend and sautéed sliced mushrooms. Crust was crispy and crunchy. Good combination. My wife enjoyed the mushroom Po Boy sandwich, also a good choice.

They do pass the 3% credit card fee onto the customer just so you are aware.

Overall it was a good choice and a delicious meal. When we return to the area, we will definitely make sure we eat here again.“

“We are visiting for a wedding staying across the street and this place was perfect for an impromptu lunch. The nachos with chicken were my favorite part of what we ordered and if I came back I'd order just them. I want to give a particular shoutout to Manager Joe and my server since I left my purse on the back of my chair and didn't notice for two hours. When I called in a panic they had it and had been trying to reach me, and I was truly grateful for honest people returning my bag to me. Thank you again for your help!“