10 Best Bars in West Chester

Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center Bars • $$
226 N High St, West Chester

“I'm so pleased to see that this intimate venue seems to be making a go of it in downtown West Chester. Formerly a National Guard armory, a few years ago the 1916 building was converted to a 327-seat theater with accompanying bar/lounge and meeting space. It hosts all manner of arts productions, from live music, dance, and theater to comedy and movie screenings. There's not a bad seat in the house, and the acoustics are good. Last night we enjoyed a concert by Jeffrey Gaines, one of the better-known performers to visit this venue. Great show. What's more, you can buy a drink at the bar and take it to your seat; the theater space is clean and comfortable as standard theater seats go; and the restrooms are ample in number and spotlessly clean. Come support the arts in West Chester!“

4.9 Superb35 Reviews
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef American • $$
1215 West Chester Pike, West Chester

Customers` Favorites

Roast Beef Sandwich Combo
Broccoli Rabe Sandwich
Beef Gravy Fries
Broccoli Rabe
Italian Hots
French Fries
Cheese Fries
Onion Rings
Roast Pork

“Already familiar with the Springfield location and happened to be in the West Chester area and figured we'd stop in.Dining room was empty for a Thursday afternoon but that's fine with us .Ordered 2 combos with gravy fries. As usual, it was excellent. Our waitress was prompt and professional.Always a good experience at Nick's.“

4.5 Superb61 Reviews
Square Bar Bar • $$
250 E Chestnut St, West Chester

Customers` Favorites

Cheesesteak Salad
Cheese Steak

“So, my dad/hero (RIP) and I used to predominantly haunt Becco’s … and Maloney&Porcelli’s + Cité in Hell’s Kitchen. (RIP the last two restaurants ? as well.) Spoto’s in 33418 and Barrio Star in San Diego … this seems like the oddest review. But my point is that I haven’t felt compelled to write anything until I had two whiskey sours and a cheesesteak at the Square Bar, today. In fact, I haven’t gone to many restaurants/bars at all since my dad passed in 2020. To come into such an awesome environment with banging food and encounter two awesome employees; (didn’t catch the name of the killer cheesteak maker-queen) and Gretchen. The drinks—environment—food—and two ladies working there, helped me to feel comfortable, like I wanted to stay, and forget any sads for the time being. Highly recommend x’s a millionIf my dad was still around … (again, miss you Dad), and we randomly took root in the g reater philly area? Square Bar would be a staple. Hands down. Keep up the good fight Square Bar! Don’t change a thing“

4.8 Superb21 Reviews
The Social Southern • $$
117 E Gay St, West Chester

Customers` Favorites

Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Wings
Pistachio Crusted Chicken Fingers
Specialty Burgers BBQ Bacon
Goat Cheese Stuffed Wings
Pistachio Fried Chicken
Surf and Turf Jambalaya
Chicken and Waffles
Truffle Cheesesteak
Pot Roast Fries
Chicken Wings

“Wonderful restaurant with a lot of space and good food! We went for restaurant week and got the alligator sausage, lobster pot pie, and the lemon mascarpone cake and everything was delicious! The waiters were also very nice and checked in with us often. Highly recommend!“

4.3 Superb98 Reviews
Santino's Tap & Table (West Chester) Pizza • $$
40 E Market St, West Chester

Customers` Favorites

Scrapple Stuffed Pork Chop
Blackened Chicken Caesar
Shaved Prime Rib Sandwich
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Cheesesteak Fries
Meatball Sliders
Chicken Marsala
Chicken DeMarco
Santino Pizza

“Santinos is our new go to spot thanks to Nicole! She makes it such a welcoming, homey environment.. she truly remembers her customers and makes sure they are taken care of while you're here! AND she makes the most incredible (orange) cosmo! Great food, great drinks and even better company! Highly recommend!“

4.3 Superb91 Reviews
Greystone Oyster Bar Seafood • $$$
7 N Church St, West Chester

Customers` Favorites

Oysters on the Half Shell Wellfleet
Sea Bass Wrapped in Prosciutto
Fried Goat Cheese
Lobster Ravioli
Shrimp Cocktail
Lobster Bisque
Key Lime Pie
Seafood Salad
Scallops
Clams

“So sad we didn’t try this place sooner!Happened to be here on a night they offered a tasting menu. Oysters were phenomenal. Lobster Neapolitan and ceviche were very fresh.Connecticut Lobster roll was pretty good, only I read it too quickly and didn’t realize it’s the hot version. I would have preferred the Maines lobster roll. Crème brûlée was good, wished the sugar was well- more caramelized.But hey! this is an oyster place.Come for the oysters!!“

4 Good76 Reviews
Righteous Tap House Bar • $$
1548 Shadyside Rd, West Chester

Customers` Favorites

Righteous Chicken Wings
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Soft Pretzel Knots
Caprese Sandwich
Buffalo Burger
Nachos

“Righteous Tap House is a very local and close spot and a great choice for a nice meal and drink or two! Not the largest variety for vegetarians but there’s always been something I can order. My husband enjoys the wings and we both love the nachos for a shared app! Lately we’ve sat at the bar when we visit and the service has been wonderful.“

4.3 Superb26 Reviews
Brickette Lounge Bar • $
1339 Pottstown Pike, West Chester

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Chicken Wings
Brisket Sandwich
Cowboy Beans
The Brick

“We stopped in on a Friday night for live music after having dinner somewhere else so we didn’t eat anything. We sat at a small table near the stage and next to the pool tables. Our server was friendly and quick. The place wasn’t too full when we first got there around 8:30p but after the band started at 9p it filled up quickly. The bar was packed. Our server handled the drinks for us and that was nice. We had a lot of fun. People were dancing and some dude in a cowboy hat was putting his hat on people and it was pretty fun to watch. Everyone in there seemed to be having a good time. From what our server said, it was busy for a Friday and Saturdays are usually packed.From the road it looks like a convenience store and even once you walk inside you can’t really see how big it is until you walk around the bar.Parking was easy however I imagine if they are busier on Saturday night it might get tight. Bathrooms were somewhat clean- probably get a lot of traffic. Check their band schedule and stop in. I heard they do line dancing too.“

4.1 Good80 Reviews
Jake's Bar Bar • $
549 S Matlack St, West Chester

“A quality neighborhood bar. Saturday at 2 PM and the place is packed with some people not having seats. Seemed like an early rush for a bar. I don't know of a game going on today.The bartender at the time was particularly very friendly and I could tell he gave off the same vibe to everyone. As I left this bar with a friend, one of the (assumedly) local patrons was telling us we should've purposely nudged a guy seated so that we could more easily leave the bar instead of slowly crossing over. That particular patron looked back at the first guy very annoyed. The first guy was probably already at least semi-drunk and just kept trying to go on with his "joke".Another thing that surprises me is that this bar is closed all day Sunday and that they open at 8 AM according to the Yelp page and stay open until 2 AM. Those are mad hours This coming Sunday, there was a big game with Eagles versus the 49ers. I've never heard of a bar open so early in the morning and not open on Sundays. Not open on Sunday because a lot of regular church-goers in the area, or the staff need a break and maybe they would want to go to church? Reminds me of Chik-Fil-A without the super late hours and instead of family friendly style food and drink and chicken icon, booze instead.There were no smokers when me and my friend were there. I was thankful for that. It looks like PA started to ban smoking in all bars in 2021. Personally, don't miss it! I already have a hard enough time breathing and sleeping without being around that stuff!No food at this establishment. Quality drinks on tap and reasonable prices. Nice staff. From a neighborhood bar, can you ask for anything more?“

4.2 Good19 Reviews
Mercato Ristorante & Bar Italian • $$
33 Market St, West Chester

Customers` Favorites

Heirloom Vegetable Board
Gnocchi Sorrentino
Chicken Parmigiana
Linguini Pescatore
Diver Sea Scallops
Grilled Calamari
Salsiccia Pizza
Lobster Ravioli
Caesar Salad
Veal Mercato

“Special Monday drinks and cheesesteaks with Amigo Dan. It’s hard to find Cheesesteaks and Alcohol on a Monday. Amigo Dan thinks he is a Pizza Expert so we went to Mercato and got a Mercato Pizza and Old Fashions. We liked Mercato’s. We liked our server. We liked our Old Fashions very much. I liked all of the ingredients that make the Mercato Pizza and just did not like them together as a pizza. The egg freaked me out.“

3.9 Good74 Reviews
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