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The Jockey Tavern, Malvern, PA

The Jockey Tavern

4.5
4.5
32 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
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!

Order delivery or takeout

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 32 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Western Suburbs

    Lively

  • Western Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Jockey Tavern impresses with "delicious food" and a "fantastic ambiance." Guests rave about the elegant renovations and cozy atmosphere. Standout dishes include the Miso Salmon and Chicken Marsala. While some mention service hiccups and brunch needing improvement, the inviting decor and attentive staff promise a memorable dining experience.

32 Reviews
  1. becca

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a work holiday lunch here and loved it. It’s so nice inside, clean, great for a gathering. Our server was nice but very slow, waited a long time between visits, missed a few things. Overall a great experience.

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  2. Sue

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately my meat was a little burnt on the outside, I would say over priced for what you get. Just ok. Server was nice but not very attentive. Needed to ask for refills. I liked the atmosphere.

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  3. Joanne

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the vibe at Jockey Tavern! Long overdue for a place like this in Chester County. Derby party for sure!

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  4. Marie

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Jockey Tavern . We really loved the jockey ambience. it was really well done with the fireplace etc. A nicely varied menu for lunch or dinner. The salmon bowl was excellent as well as the Jambalaya my husband had. Portions are perfect. The bar area is more noisy. Our server was excellent. we will definitely go back.

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  5. Katrin

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great for a first time there. The only thing that was disappointing was the nachos. I feel like they need guacamole or something to make it more tasty. Otherwise everything else was good.

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  6. Donna

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic rebrand! Service, food, look - everything. Loved it!

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  7. Debbie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was warm and cozy, the food, delicious! Definitely plan to return!

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  8. Robert

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there early enough to take advantage of the happy hour food and drink specials. The Old Fashions were great. We ordered the Artichoke and Crab dip plus an order of the Deviled Eggs as appetizers. For dinner we had the French Dip sandwich and the Shrimp and Scallop Coconut Currie. Food and service was very good as well.

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  9. Maryanne

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there early on a Friday night. We made reservations through Open Table. It was packed with lines out the door when we left. The new decor matches the great new menu. Makenzie’s has for a hit! We will be back. We were so smart to use open table. From the looks of the line many many people weren’t as smart as us.. and we weren’t made to feel rushed at all. There was a birthday party near us and people were coming and going from that and not being rushed out at all. We will be back and use open table and possibly uber because no matter how big the parking lot is it may not be big enough.

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  10. Richard

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jay was a great host and server for us - really exciting revamp for McKenzie’s with a horsey theme - great burgers and french dip

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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 32 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 52 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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