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The Water Wheel Tavern, Doylestown, PA

The Water Wheel Tavern

4.5
4.5
853 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming



Water Wheel Tavern is an historic Bucks County landmark originally built in 1714 by John Dyer, an English Quaker. It existed for centuries as a water wheel driven grist mill, and later hosted both a post office and a general store. The mill was transformed into an inn and tavern with the repeal of prohibition in 1933.

Now, after an extensive industrial chic renovation, we invite you to experience our comfortable ambiance, diverse menu and hard working professional staff!

*High tops & Patio tables are non reservable, but we will make every attempt to accommodate your request.*

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 348-8300
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Guillermo Vasquez
  • Private party facilities
    Water Wheel Tavern can host Private Events for 20-100 people in any of our 3 private party spaces! Packages are online
  • Neighborhood
    Doylestown
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 853 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Water Wheel Tavern offers a welcoming atmosphere with an inviting outdoor space and consistently "great food and service." Diners appreciate the "exceptional staff" and unique menu options like the salmon BLT and cheesesteak egg rolls. While some dishes can be hit-or-miss, the overall dining experience is often memorable and enjoyable.

853 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered an entree. No salad or bread with it. I would t come back for an entree but would come back again for a sandwich. Atmosphere was nice with the singer

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  2. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent. One minor complaint, Dining room in the back seemed very loud at times.

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  3. kyra

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was incredible! Food was delicious - all in all a great experience!!!!

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  4. Laurence

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always receive a friendly greeting. Prime Rib on Wednesday is delicious. Great service. Reasonable prices

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  5. Elizabeth

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We received wonderful service at the Water Wheel Tavern. We had to leave for an event and food and freshly made coffee arrived in good time. Our waitress was great. The skillet hash was tasty. But I found the Belgian waffles too sweet and cakey, although the caramelized apple topping was delicious.

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  6. Renee

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good except for soggy sweet potatoes that our server was quickly replaced when it was mentioned. That is just one example of the outstanding service. carrot Ginger soup was very good and my friend loved the fact that French Onion soup is served with a scissors to cut the otherwise unwieldy cheese on the top. We will definitely go back again. We especially like the outdoor space when it is open.

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  7. Don

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Burger was not well done and cold. French Dip sandwich was loaded with gristle. We have eaten here before and always had good meals. This was certainly not the norm, but nevertheless it was not a good experience.

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  8. Cathi

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third time there this year and it's always been great. This time the live music on Friday night was a welcome addition. The service is awesome and we love to see the manager presence on the floor. We will be going back again soon

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  9. Maria

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here, food was very good. Will be back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was good. Yummy French onion. There was a glitch with my food and it was handled very well. The band in the basement was the best.

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FAQs

The Water Wheel Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 853 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for The Water Wheel Tavern

4424 Old Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Doylestown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Guillermo Vasquez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 348-8300
  • Private party facilities
    Water Wheel Tavern can host Private Events for 20-100 people in any of our 3 private party spaces! Packages are online
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