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The Trophy Room - The Jockey Tavern, Malvern, PA

The Jockey Tavern

4.5
4.5
116 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Located near the heart of horse country in Malvern, The Jockey Tavern combines equestrian charm with warm tavern hospitality. A full makeover of the former McKenzie Brew House, this family-owned gastropub offers scratch-made comfort foods, signature cocktails inspired by the Triple Crown, and an extensive bourbon selection.

Featuring three fireplaces, elegant dining rooms, and private event spaces, The Jockey Tavern provides a stylish yet cozy atmosphere. Guests love the seafood bar, hearty mains like the Tomahawk Pork Chop, and crowd-favorites like the Martinique Salad. Don’t miss Jockey Hour, with half-priced drinks and Buck-a-Shuck oysters, or the Sunday Roast.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, with lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch options. Come experience Malvern’s newest dining destination!

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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
  • Catering
    Book today: https://www.jockeytavern.com/event-spaces
  • Private party facilities
    Host Your Event at The Jockey Tavern!From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our elegant private event spaces provide the perfect setting. Choose from refined dining rooms, lively cocktail spaces or the classy Polo Lounge. Enjoy chef-made cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and warm tavern hospitality. Let’s make your event unforgettable.
  • 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 116 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Jockey Tavern boasts "beautiful decor" and a "cozy" atmosphere, perfect for memorable dining experiences. Renowned for its "great service" and "delicious food," the restaurant offers a diverse menu that satisfies various palates. Despite occasional service hiccups, the warm ambiance and tasty dishes make it a popular choice among diners.

116 Reviews
  1. John

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening with friends. The Dad’s Hat Rye Smoked Old Fashioned was exceptional. The fried calamari appetizer was perfect and the Fish and Chips were beautifully done. Great atmosphere and very attentive service. Will definitely return and highly recommended

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  2. Gloria

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a very pleasant time with my guest. Our server Christie was excellent and very attentive. Our meal was perfect and we look forward to returning.
    The Jockey TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Gloria, Thank you for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Jockey Tavern. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  3. KimD VIP

    Philadelphia25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun place to go, but limited menu. Only one Sauvignon wine option priced too high per glass and terrible acoustics. You could barely carry on a conversation without speaking very loudly.
    The Jockey TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Kim, Thank you for your feedback. We always strive to provide an excellent dining experience and we are sorry to hear that we fell short of that goal with your last visit. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again soon. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  4. Linda VIP

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. Service was excellent.
    The Jockey TavernResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Linda, We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and our service met your expectations! We always strive to provide an excellent dining experience and your feedback is important to us. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Apps came before drinks which is a big pet peeve of mine, but our server was clearly in the weeds. (In his defense, the bar is on the complete opposite side of the restaurant…. It’s FAR, and food comes out fast from that kitchen (which is great given how busy it was!)) We had a broken glass mishap (bad crystal ) that was handled by management (again, no sight of our server). My dining companions glass was also cracked (but luckily we saw this one BEFORE it broke in his lap!!) Overall, good food, mediocre service… but maybe I’ll enjoy it more if I don’t have to sit through my meal in a cosmo-soaked too and pants!
    The Jockey TavernResponded on March 2, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food! We always aim to provide top-notch service to all our guests and it seems we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're sorry to have let you down. We hope you will be back to dine with us again soon. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  6. Jacqueline K

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Lovely renovations to space of restaurant Specifically requested "quiet table not near bar." Several people in party have hearing deficients. Restaurant noise was beyond deafening and boisterous. Those in my party could not comfortably exchange discussion. Our evening ruined. Otherwise food rather good, waitress wonderful. Won't be able to give good review ....
    The Jockey TavernResponded on February 28, 2025
    Hi Jacqueline K, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the renovations to our space at The Jockey Tavern! We truly appreciate your feedback and we're sorry to hear that the noise level affected your party's experience. We understand how important it is to have a comfortable and enjoyable dining environment, and we'll certainly take your comments into consideration. It's great to hear that you found our service wonderful, but we're sorry to hear about the other aspects of your visit. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the quality experience you deserve. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and excellent service! Bar area has a great vibe.
    The Jockey TavernResponded on March 6, 2025
    Thank you for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Jockey Tavern. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  8. Christy

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good. Lots of great choices on the menu. The restaurant was very loud but it was a Saturday night. The service was exceptionally slow. Even drinks took 20 plus minutes. Our app came out after 30 mins and our dinner was right behind it. They just don’t seem to have an organized flow figured out yet
    The Jockey TavernResponded on February 24, 2025
    Hi Christy, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience at The Jockey Tavern. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our menu and found it to be a great choice. We're sorry to hear about the noise and service speed. We're always working on improving our guests' experiences, and your feedback is invaluable. We hope to serve you again soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  9. anthony

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there. Had a drink at the bustling bar the sat down for dinner. Delicious dinner with very good service. Definitely going back.
    The Jockey TavernResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Anthony! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at The Jockey Tavern. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our delicious dinner and found the service to be top-notch. We're already looking forward to your next visit!

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  10. Kristen

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere and good service. Very loud. Food was good. I would go back.
    The Jockey TavernResponded on March 2, 2025
    Hi Kristen, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience at The Jockey Tavern. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our menu and the atmosphere and service met your expectations. We're sorry to hear about the noise level. We're always working on improving our guests' experiences, and your feedback is invaluable. We hope to serve you again soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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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 4.5 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 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
  • Catering
    Book today: https://www.jockeytavern.com/event-spaces
  • Private party facilities
    Host Your Event at The Jockey Tavern!From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our elegant private event spaces provide the perfect setting. Choose from refined dining rooms, lively cocktail spaces or the classy Polo Lounge. Enjoy chef-made cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and warm tavern hospitality. Let’s make your event unforgettable.
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