The Jockey Tavern

4.5

73 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
Website
http://jockeytavern.com/
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

Location
240 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355
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

CRISPY CALAMARI$14.00
golden fried rings, zesty lemon aioli, tomato sauce
SMOKED BRISKET NACHOS$14.00
pulled smoked beef brisket, charred peppers & onions, sharp cheddar, minced jalapeños, momma’s salsa
COLORADO LAMB & SPINACH EGG ROLLS$14.00
braised lamb blended with fresh spinach & provolone, tomato sauce dip
ROQUEFORT DEVILED EGGS$13.00
stuffed with creamy egg & roquefort blend, garnished with pepper bacon, crispy frizzled onions
FRENCH ONION AU GRATIN$10.00
caramelized sweet onions blended with stock and herbs, crouton, melted gruyere & mozzarella cheese
HONEY BOURBON BUFFALO WINGS$15.00
eight jumbo wings, honey bourbon or sriracha glaze, blue cheese dip
ROASTED TOMATO BISQUE$9.00
fire-roasted tomatoes, garlic, herbs, cream, goat cheese toast

DIPS & NIBBLES

HOT ARTICHOKE & CRAB DIP$15.00
fresh crab, artichoke hearts, truffle oil, parmesan, soft crostini
TRUFFLED HUMMUS$12.00
house made hummus, truffle oil, parmesan, olive tapenade, pita
LEMON CHEESE FONDUE$13.00
melted havarti & fontina cheeses, zesty lemon, fresh guacamole
HOT CHEESE FONDUE$13.00
rustic bread cubes, pickles, veggies
CHIPS & DIPS$10.00
tortilla chips, momma's salsa & fresh guacamole

BURGERS & SLIDERS

With pub fries, dill pickle

THE JOCKEY BURGER$19.00
cheddar, sweet bacon jam, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, red onion
WILD MUSHROOM BISON BURGER$24.00
wild mushrooms, melted gruyère, lettuce, tomato, red onion, served with truffled tater tots
HOT BROWN SLIDERS$17.00
roast turkey, pepper bacon, tomato, mornay sauce, mini rolls
CAROLINA PULLED PORK SLIDERS$18.00
low country pork shoulder blended with bbq, mango salsa

BOWLS

PAPPARDELLE WITH LAMB BOLOGNESE$19.00
rich tomato lamb bolognese tossed with Sicilian roasted peppers, wide noodles, pecorino romano cheese
SHRIMP & SCALLOP COCONUT CURRY$22.00
shrimp, sea scallops, broccolini, seasonal veggies, curried coconut cream sauce, sticky rice, naan
CHICKEN MARSALA RISOTTO$18.00
chicken tenders, Kennett mushrooms, marsala sauce served over parmesan risotto with prosciutto
MISO SALMON & DRUNKEN NOODLES$21.00
seared salmon fillet with sweet & spicy miso glaze served over stir fried veggies, udon noodles

SALADS

BURRATA & BEETS$16.00
arugula, fresh burrata pillow, tomato, crunchy pecans, pickled onion, white balsamic vinaigrette
SANTORINI CHOPPED CLUB$14.00
romaine, chickpeas, feta, cucumbers, banana peppers, red onion, kalamata olives, tzatziki dressing
HEARTY ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS $15.00
roasted brussels sprouts, radicchio, greens, mandarin oranges, tomato, pickled onion, raisins, toasted bread crumbs lemon garlic dressing
THE MARTINIQUE$15.00
assorted fresh berries, greens, candied walnuts, tomato, mango salsa, honey lime vinaigrette
STACKED AVOCADO WEDGE$13.00
crispy iceberg, pepper bacon, red onion, avocado, radish, tomato, red wine vinaigrette & blue cheese dressing
SPICY CAESAR$12.00
romaine hearts, classic citrus Caesar dressing spiked with heat, toasted peppercorn bread crumbs, fresh grated parmesan

SALAD SKEWERS

Seasoned & grilled

STEAK$10.00
SCALLOPS$13.00
CHICKEN$7.00
SHRIMP$10.00
BLACKENED SALMON$8.00
SPICY TUNA$10.00

SOUP & SANDWICH

All served with a cup of roasted tomato bisque.

FRENCH DIP ROAST BEEF$18.00
cheddar, demi dip, horseradish sauce, torpedo roll
GRILLED SHORT RIB REUBEN$18.00
roast brisket, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, 1000 island on marbled rye
BLACKENED SALMON WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO$19.00
salmon fillet, Cajun spice, arugula, pickled jalapeños, zesty mayonnaise, torpedo roll
GRILLED CHEESE, APPLE & CARAMELIZED ONION$17.00
cheddar, gruyère & mozzarella blend, roasted sliced apple, sweet caramelized onions, sour dough

SPECIALTIES

JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE$24.00
all lump crab blended with imperial sauce, pan seared, served with old fashioned cole slaw & pub fries
BIG EASY JAMBALAYA$22.00
pan seared shrimp, scallops, andouille sausage, chicken, spicy N’Orleans tomato sauce, long hot pepper, rice
BBQ PORK PARMENTIER PIE$19.00
layered bbq pulled pork, fresh spinach, mashed potatoes, mornay sauce, melted gruyère
FINNEGAN’S FISH & CHIPS$20.00
fresh cod fillet, house recipe beer batter, chips, mushy peas, cole slaw, malt vinegar

DESSERTS & SUNDAES

MILE HIGH CARROT CAKE$9.00
double decker carrot cake with cream cheese icing
ISLAND BREEZE KEY LIME PIE$9.00
lemony sugar, whipped cream
CINNAMON BUN CARAMEL APPLE SPRING ROLLS$9.00
served with vanilla ice cream
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE$9.00
berries, whipped cream
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAE$10.00
vanilla ice cream, chocolate & caramel sauce, wet walnuts, whipped cream
BANANAS FOSTER RUM SUNDAE$10.00
flambéed banana, brown sugar, dark rum, vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, crunchy pecans, shaved chocolate, whipped cream
BAILEYS ICE CREAM SUNDAE $14.00
vanilla & chocolate ice cream, espresso sauce, whipped cream, pirouette cookies, Baileys Irish Cream on the side

What 73 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Jockey Tavern offers a "beautifully redesigned" atmosphere with a warm, inviting vibe, enhanced by live piano music. Guests appreciate the "fantastic service" and diverse menu, featuring standout dishes like the brisket Reuben and shrimp and scallop coconut curry. With a lively bar area, it's perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

73 Reviews

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Lisa
VIP
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always great! I love the chicken Marsala and my husband had mussels, they were delicious and huge!
The Jockey TavernResponded today
Hi Lisa, We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your meal at The Jockey Tavern! It's great to know that our Chicken Marsala and Mussels hit the mark for you and your husband. We strive to provide excellent food and service to all our guests, and it's great to hear this great feedback. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
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jennifer
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time. We love it! We’ve been looking for a place like this in a long time.
The Jockey TavernResponded today
Thanks for the feedback, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time at The Jockey Tavern. Your kind words about our food, service, and value truly made our day! We can't wait to welcome you back for another lovely time in the future.
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Linda
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere is very nice and the food was delicious. We enjoyed it very much.
The Jockey TavernResponded today
Thanks for the review, Linda! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and the food at The Jockey Tavern. It's always a pleasure to provide delicious meals for our guests, and we're glad we could make your experience a memorable one. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Audrey
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new decor is beautiful and the seating was cozy in the back room with the gorgeous fireplace. Our server was wonderful and attentive! Our food was delicious, and the portions were hefty. We will definitely return for another meal soon. Thank you
The Jockey TavernResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the review, Audrey! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the new decor and cozy seating at The Jockey Tavern. It's wonderful to know that our attentive service was a highlight for you. We're also glad you found our portions generous. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon for another delicious meal. Thanks again for your kind words!
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Katrin
VIP
Philadelphia
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great the only disappointment was the drinks. They were very weak compared to what we get at other restaurants.
The Jockey TavernResponded 4 days ago
Hi Katrin, Thank you for taking the time to leaving us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Jockey Tavern. We're sorry that the drinks didn't meet your expectations. We will certainly look to improve. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
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renee
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner, service and ambiance were fantastic. Later the noise level was extremely high. Difficult to hear.
The Jockey TavernResponded 4 days ago
Hi Renee, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner, service, and ambiance at The Jockey Tavern. We apologize for the noise level being high due to the volume during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly look into this matter. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience. Thanks, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
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Barb
VIP
Atlantic City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good. We enjoyed our meal. The noise level was high.
The Jockey TavernResponded 7 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Barb! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal at The Jockey Tavern. We're sorry to hear that the noise level was a bit high. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly look into ways we can improve this aspect of our dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
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Amy
South Dakota
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a very good experience. My only complaint is they don’t give free refills on drinks. I ordered a club soda and they charged me $3 for it with no refills. I think they should just raise their prices if necessary but not nickel and dime their customers. It just leaves such a bad taste in my mouth.
The Jockey TavernResponded 7 days ago
Hi Amy, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Jockey Tavern! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience and found our food and service to your liking. We understand your concern about the drinks charge. We always aim to provide excellent value and we appreciate your feedback on this. We hope to see you again soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
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PeggyO
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall very good. Noise level makes it very hard to hear all at a large table of 10 which we had. It would have been better in a more remote location. Everyone commented on how good the food was and enjoyed the meal. The service was also good.
The Jockey TavernResponded on January 16, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Peggy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the overall experience at The Jockey Tavern. We appreciate your comments about the noise level and location, and we'll definitely take them into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our guests' experiences. We're glad to hear everyone enjoyed the food and service. Looking forward to serving you again soon!
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JOANNE
VIP
Philadelphia
50 reviews
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and enjoyed the Sunday brunch, we will definitely be back!
The Jockey TavernResponded on January 13, 2025
Hi Joanne, Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to The Jockey Tavern and enjoyed our Sunday brunch. Thank you again for your kind words and support! 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 73 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://jockeytavern.com/
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

The Jockey Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

STARTERS

CRISPY CALAMARI$14.00

SMOKED BRISKET NACHOS$14.00

COLORADO LAMB & SPINACH EGG ROLLS$14.00

ROQUEFORT DEVILED EGGS$13.00

FRENCH ONION AU GRATIN$10.00

HONEY BOURBON BUFFALO WINGS$15.00

ROASTED TOMATO BISQUE$9.00

DIPS & NIBBLES

HOT ARTICHOKE & CRAB DIP$15.00

TRUFFLED HUMMUS$12.00

LEMON CHEESE FONDUE$13.00

HOT CHEESE FONDUE$13.00

CHIPS & DIPS$10.00

BURGERS & SLIDERS

THE JOCKEY BURGER$19.00

WILD MUSHROOM BISON BURGER$24.00

HOT BROWN SLIDERS$17.00

CAROLINA PULLED PORK SLIDERS$18.00

BOWLS

PAPPARDELLE WITH LAMB BOLOGNESE$19.00

SHRIMP & SCALLOP COCONUT CURRY$22.00

CHICKEN MARSALA RISOTTO$18.00

MISO SALMON & DRUNKEN NOODLES$21.00

SALADS

BURRATA & BEETS$16.00

SANTORINI CHOPPED CLUB$14.00

HEARTY ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS $15.00

THE MARTINIQUE$15.00

STACKED AVOCADO WEDGE$13.00

SPICY CAESAR$12.00

SALAD SKEWERS

STEAK$10.00

SCALLOPS$13.00

CHICKEN$7.00

SHRIMP$10.00

BLACKENED SALMON$8.00

SPICY TUNA$10.00

SOUP & SANDWICH

FRENCH DIP ROAST BEEF$18.00

GRILLED SHORT RIB REUBEN$18.00

BLACKENED SALMON WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO$19.00

GRILLED CHEESE, APPLE & CARAMELIZED ONION$17.00

SPECIALTIES

JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE$24.00

BIG EASY JAMBALAYA$22.00

BBQ PORK PARMENTIER PIE$19.00

FINNEGAN’S FISH & CHIPS$20.00

DESSERTS & SUNDAES

MILE HIGH CARROT CAKE$9.00

ISLAND BREEZE KEY LIME PIE$9.00

CINNAMON BUN CARAMEL APPLE SPRING ROLLS$9.00

NEW YORK CHEESECAKE$9.00

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAE$10.00

BANANAS FOSTER RUM SUNDAE$10.00

BAILEYS ICE CREAM SUNDAE $14.00

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Does The Jockey Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Jockey Tavern restaurant rated?

Is The Jockey Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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