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The Jockey Tavern, Malvern, PA

The Jockey Tavern

4.4
4.4
12 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Introducing The Jockey Tavern, an exciting new American tavern opening this November in Malvern, PA. Offering a modern twist on classic pub fare, The Jockey Tavern promises a cozy yet lively atmosphere for all to enjoy. Savor crowd-pleasing favorites, from hearty starters to bold main dishes, while enjoying a selection of craft beers, signature cocktails, and wines. With comfortable seating, a welcoming bar, and a nod to the region’s equestrian roots, The Jockey Tavern is the perfect destination for casual dinners, social gatherings, and unforgettable events.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (610) 296-2222
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bill Mangan
  • Private party facilities
    With a variety of upscale yet casual private rooms and outdoor spaces, we are the perfect venue for your next private event. Our personal event coordinator work with you to make the planning process easy and rewarding. Unlike most venues, we don’t charge a room fee. All the details are on our website: www.mckenziebrewhouse.com/private-events
  • Neighborhood
    Malvern
  • Cross street
    Across from Lincoln Court Shopping Center
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Jockey Tavern offers a vibrant and friendly dining experience with standout service, often described as "awesome," "outstanding," and "excellent." While the food receives mixed reviews, favorites include the "great" burgers and flavorful ribs. The ambiance is lively, though renovations are ongoing. Overall, it's a cherished spot for gatherings.

12 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Food was delicious. Would highly recommend to others.

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  2. Marilyn

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. The spicy caesar salad was probably the best I’ve had.

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  3. Chris

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Both drinks were not prepared as requested. Food order had mistake, when brought out second time was also wrong. At that point just took it home. Staff was very nice and ambience was nice. Place just reopened under new name and branding. We thought we would give it a try, since we stopped going to the precious place due to the same issues noted above. I hope they course correct as it is a great location and nice ambiance.

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  4. Melanie

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first experience was mixed. Food: my French dip was very good. A little suspicious because it came out so quickly but it was fresh and delicious. My husband’s short rib was good but a little salty for his taste. Service/Overall experience: Our waiter was friendly when he finally came to the table (it took him a long time to even acknowledge us). What was sus was the hostess lady put us on a 30 min wait list even though, after putting our names on the waitlist, I figured out that I could get a reservation via Opentable in 15 mins and every 15 mins thereafter. There were a lot of open tables and no one else waiting, and when we sat in the bar waiting to be called off the waitlist, I saw multiple tables that had no one sitting at them. Additionally, before telling us that she was putting us on the waitlist, she told us to move aside and checked in with the older w ladies behind us and sat them immediately (I don’t know if they had a reservation or not). Most interestingly, we were only given a table when we went to the hostess stand at the time of our reservation. I don’t know if we will be back. The environment didn’t feel like it wanted to be inclusive, which is disappointing because we live in the area and like to go out to eat frequently.

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  5. Christine

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience! Delicious food, great service, prices on par with other restaurants. Love this place!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Jockey Tavern exceeded all expectations! Beautiful space and delicious food. Highly recommend to anyone in the area

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  7. Linda

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for brunch today and recognize today was only day #4 for the restaurant and the first brunch. Food was edible but not overly special. I had steak and eggs — asked for medium steak but it came well done. Potatoes and eggs were okay. One piece of toast but no jelly or jam. Ordered the Bloody Mary but it was just so-so. The new decor is lovely but the kitchen needs improvement. I’ll try again for the regular menu in a couple of weeks to see if it’s any better.

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  8. Michael

    Philadelphia

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful new edition to the Malvern restaurant/dining scene. Restaurant makeover (from old McKenzies’s) is beautiful. Diversity of great food options on the menu and overall food quality is top notch. Service level was was the icing on the cake as everyone was very inviting and attentive. Will be back again, and again and again…..

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  9. Elizabeth

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new remodel looks great. The service and food were excellent. The Blood Orange Cosmo did NOT disappoint. We ate the Santorini Chopped Club salad with chicken skewer, Shrimp and Scallop Coconut Curry, Truffled Tator Tots, and The Jockey Burger. We were all happy with our food. Our server, Reese, also talked us into having dessert, and were pleasantly surprised with the Bailey's Ice Cream Sundae. What's not to like about ice cream, waffle cone and alcohol mixed together? The bar area had live music (piano and singer) which was contemporary and really good. Overall, it was a wonderful night.

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  10. Lauren

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor is very nice. It took a bit to get seated and the front desk was definitely stressed;however, our server was great. Beer was excellent. Crab dip appetizer tasty. The sauce on my salmon noodle bowl was much too heavy (1/4 of the sauce would have been plenty)!

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FAQs

The Jockey Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 296-2222.

The Jockey Tavern is rated 4.4 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Jockey Tavern

240 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Across from Lincoln Court Shopping Center
  • Neighborhood
    Malvern
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bill Mangan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (610) 296-2222
  • Private party facilities
    With a variety of upscale yet casual private rooms and outdoor spaces, we are the perfect venue for your next private event. Our personal event coordinator work with you to make the planning process easy and rewarding. Unlike most venues, we don’t charge a room fee. All the details are on our website: www.mckenziebrewhouse.com/private-events
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