This is a great little find right in the heart of the Main Line! Free to enter, it's a cute area…read morefilled with beautiful plant life of different sorts, as well as a charming pond in the middle. We stopped by on a Saturday morning and enjoyed our time walking through the different trails and taking pictures of all the trees and flowers! For COVID-19, seems they've done a few things to keep everyone safe - there are signs everywhere reminding people to maintain distance and wear masks, and the main building is closed, with the plant shop set up outside. We would totally come back to check it out again, especially to see it in different seasons!

Very pretty and peaceful to visit. It is a bit of an incline coming back up to the parking lot.read more

We've essentially "adopted" The Jockey since we were regulars at McKenzie before. Aside from the…read moredécor--and maybe a slightly smaller beer list--not much has changed. Overall, The Jockey is solidly average when it comes to food, service, and ambiance. Nothing outstanding, but nothing terrible either. Where The Jockey truly shines, though, is its Happy Hour value, which is easily the best in the area. Drinks are a great deal compared to nearby spots: half off all beers on tap, plus discounted house wine and cocktails. The Happy Hour appetizer selection is larger than most, and the quality is surprisingly good. Buck-a-shuck oysters! Only one variety, but for a dollar, you can't complain. Bonus points for offering Happy Hour on weekends, which is rare. If you're in the area during Happy Hour, it's absolutely worth stopping in.

My reviews are different. I do not announce myself or tell anyone. I am here to do a review!!…read more It was my birthday week, and unfortunately, my Tesla had been vandalized. True to my nature as a "prior proper planner," I already had an appointment scheduled in West Chester, so I headed down to get the repairs underway. While I waited, I decided to find some local eats. A quick Google search led me to The Jockey just outside of Philadelphia. The reviews mentioned it was a family-owned joint, and the decor looked incredibly inviting. The aesthetic actually reminded me of The Polo Bar in NYC; it has that same sophisticated, equestrian charm. Personally, I love horses--I know all the horses in the world, and they know me--and I know the horses. so I was eager to check it out. My mother picked me up from the dealership, and we "galloped" our way down to the restaurant. The Food I was surprised to find the place packed at 12:30 PM on a Tuesday, but I assumed we had just hit the peak lunch rush. We started with the calamari, my mother ordered a sandwich, and I opted for the salmon with drunken noodles. Honestly, I think the chef in the back was more "drunk" than the noodles. * The Salmon: It arrived super crisp and borderline burnt. * The Calamari: Overcooked, greasy, and wet--it felt like it hadn't seen a strainer or a paper towel since leaving the fryer. * The Sauce: The marinara was watery, almost as if the back-of-house was running low and decided to stretch it with water. The Verdict The only saving grace was the aesthetic. The decor is lovely, and they have a very inviting event space in the basement. However, you can't eat the wallpaper. * Food: 2/5 (A hard pass on the kitchen's execution.) * Service: 3/5 (The staff never checked on us while we were eating.) * Location/Convenience: 4/5 (Close to everything in a great area.) I likely won't be visiting this place again. I'm genuinely surprised this is a local favorite in such an upscale area--perhaps the locals just haven't ventured out enough to know what they're missing.

I had the honor of attending a wedding at the Anthony Wayne house on May 30th. The wedding was an…read moreEnglish garden theme, and the outdoor space was just beautiful for this. The outdoor wedding space was surrounded by woods and had a pergola in the front. The area was surrounded by historic buildings. There was enough room for an outdoor cocktail hour, with some high-top tables and a few normal tables as well. The reception space was an all-weather tent of sorts, with fans, stringed lights, and solid structure that has plastic walls that could be connected in the case of a storm. There was also a fire pit area, which was really nice. The couple chose to make this a smoking/cigar celebratory area, which worked really well. The cocktail hour was very good. Drinks were tasty and strong, and the hors d'oeuvres (many hot butlered plus a meat, cheese, bread, and vegetable table) were varied and delicious. The main course and desserts were very good as well- not standard bland wedding fare. Your place card corresponded to the dinner choice, so at the bottom of my place card was an outline of a carrot to denote that I had ordered the vegetarian entree option. This was an interesting idea (so that the waiters wouldn't have to double-check and take order), but the waiters did seem to have a hard time serving and looking to see what each person ordered and distributing appropriately. Overall, this venue was beautiful. It is for someone who wants to have an outdoors-y wedding and reception and caters to a very specific clientele as such, but everything was great.

My fiancé and I are getting married at the Anthony Wayne House in September 2022! We are so…read morethrilled and have had such a positive experience throughout the planning process. I attended a wedding at the Anthony Wayne House in 2021 and fell in love with the venue. I knew it was a perfect fit for us. Not to mention the food is incredible!

We had our son's rehearsal dinner at the Farmhouse. It couldn't have been better from start to…read morefinish. Richard and Dawn thought of everything to make the event special. The food was incredible and the wait staff and bartender were friendly and helpful. The sign of a good wait staff is that you don't even realize that they are there. They seamlessly did there job and were great. I would highly recommend The Farmhouse for any event large or small. Our event was small. (about 40 people) but we got the same service that you would expect for a larger crowd. The majority of the wedding party had never been to an event at the Farmhouse prior to this. Everyone that I spoke with raved about it Keep up the good work, Richard, Dawn. Stephen and staff. We will absolutely be back for our next special event.

The customer service here was outstanding. They were quite accommodating. For example, when we…read morementioned the sun glare coming in though the window to our waitress, within minutes the manager was outside, rigging up a sheet to correct it. Everyone seemed very attentive to timing and whether guests were aiming to make the 8:00 play. We would have loved to give 5 stars, but 3 of us got the swordfish, which was very dry and over-cooked. One of us got the scallops, which were delicious and cooked perfectly. The flourless chocolate cake was also a big hit. Given that 3 of the 4 entrees were so dry, we couldn't give 5 stars.

Enjoyed a delicious brunch at IL Granaio Phoenixville Italian Restaurant and Bar today! Excellent…read morefood, delicious drinks, and such a welcoming staff. We already love brunch at The Library Collegeville, so we had to check out their sister restaurant and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend!! -- eating brunch with Nathan Weidner at IL Granaio Phoenixville Italian Restaurant and Bar.

This place is the best of the best in Phoenixville. Fantastic food and great service. Definitely…read moreneed a reservation. Very busy but we were seated as soon as we arrived. Had drinks-delicious, appetizers-salad and steamed clams which the sauce was worthy of scarpetta. Wine with dinner which included Zulus Di Pesce, veal parm and basa seafood dish. Never rushed even though it was extremely busy.

Nice space for rental. This space might also be called the Valley Forge Fire Company. The event I…read morewas at served food. It was so hot this day that the bench paint started to stick on you if you left your arm on it for too long. There is an indoor area where food was served and where people sat. There were also a few bathrooms located near the entrance of the walkway. A nice space for an event rental!

I first came here with my high-school class at Kimberton Waldorf when we had our graduation dinner…read morehosted here. Ever since, I'm come here for my birthday and other special day celebrations. The food here is fantastic. Everything is organic and locally sourced, so the taste and health of the food is phenomenal. My favorite cocktail is the Arctic Fox, I get it every time. The atmosphere is also perfect, the special events ballroom is great as a fancy place for private events like my graduation dinner, but my favorite place to eat is in the downstairs dining room where there is a fireplace, it's the perfect ambiance for winter. The service is great too, the waiters are polite and food is served relatively quickly for the type of food they make. I highly recommend coming here, especially in the winter.

Dined here the other night to celebrate an anniversary and it was such a lovely experience. The…read morespace is charming and full of character--definitely a great spot for special occasions. Our waitress was kind, attentive, and very professional. We each started with a small cup of the lobster bisque and shared the crab cakes. Both were outstanding, and the crab cake was especially memorable since it wasn't your typical style--really well done. For entrées, my boyfriend had the lamb chops and I ordered the seared sea scallops. The lamb chops were easily a 10/10! The scallops were cooked perfectly, though I personally felt the pumpkin risotto could have used more seasoning. I really wanted to try dessert but I was completely stuffed. Our waitress still insisted on bringing a complimentary scoop of ice cream, which was rich, delicious, and such a thoughtful touch. Overall, a wonderful meal and experience. I'm already looking forward to coming back!

This restaurant is simply charming. My personal favorite dish is the Steak Au Piovre, it is cooked…read moreto your preferred temperature and the sauce is divine. I started with the French Onion Bisque and it did not disappoint. Service there is always top notch. The staff is very knowledgeable about the food and the drink selections. They are courteous and kind, they make you feel like family. I would highly, highly recommend this place for your next celebration or date night out.

Exceptional service and food tonight. Vanguard hosted a special retirement for my husband for 35…read moreyears of service. Jen and Ina provided the most kind and attentive cocktail hour and meal. The room was beautifully decorated. What a memorable experience! We will definitely dine here again soon.

WHAT A BLAST. We came here for my birthday kind of ironically because online we saw reels saying it…read morewas the "weirdest museum ever," and thought it would be kind of funny/maybe even creepy. Little did we know it was actually FASCINATING; it was so fun to admire every last piece in the museum. The tram guide was great, the pre-recorded audio is helpful and interesting, and the collection is so varied and extensive that you can't help but love it. The pipe organs - fabulous. The walkable "toy box" collection was great after the tram. Overall, I'd recommend this to anyone - it was soooo fun.

What a fun thing to do! We didn't know what to expect and want to say we all really enjoyed the…read moreexperience! Admission was reasonable and enjoyed the self-guided part while waiting for the next tram departure time. There was everything you could imagine - except one thing! A TELEX MACHINE (which I used to operate). When I asked the staff if they had one none of them even knew what I was talking about (early 20's)! We took the tram tour and really enjoyed it. The tram moved at a nice pace so you could really take in everything. So much to see - everywhere. It was a really fun way to spend a few hours on a rainy day! But I urge you to visit rain or shine!