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    Jessop's Tavern

    4.1 (454 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pubs
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    JESSOP'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Mark H.

    Limited nearby street parking in this historic area. Enjoyed the bar seating on a wet Saturday night! The menu is more modern American than colonial era. Liked the crab pot pie. The barman was social and efficient. My friendly seat mates picked up the tab for my root beer. They are regulars and recommend the Pilgrims Feast and any pot pie

    Fish & Chips
    Kyle C.

    A cute ye olde tavern with an extensive beer selection, good food, and an ice cream service window during the summer months to boot! I love the Shepard's pie and fish and chips. I need to try their sandwiches but I always find myself ordering the tried and true: pint of Guinness and perfectly fried and flaky fish and chips. All I need are some mushy peas, but then again - maybe not

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    Jonathan N.

    Wanted to update on an event I held at Jessop's on 6/6 for our LinkedIn Group, Delaware Tech Beers, which we hold at a local brewery/pub once a month in the Wilmington area for anyone in IT. I contacted Jessop's through their webform asking if they could accommodate anywhere from 15-40 people (number would be unknown until the event was in progress) and if they would be able to do separate checks. The owner, Justin Day, responded promptly and was willing to accommodate both these requests and allocate us a quiet area in the back of the tavern. Day before, I had a courtesy phone call which was comforting. On the event evening, we arrived to find a back room set up with tables, silverware and glasses of water, ready for us - much more than we expected. We were also assigned a dedicated server, Breanna. All in all, we had a fantastic event with close to 20 people. Beers were excellent, service was great and for those of us who ordered food (I had a delicious steak and ale pie), food was excellent. Highly recommend Jessop's once again, and especially for the flexibility and appreciation of having us.

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    Dan F.

    I don't think we've ever had a bad meal here. We invited my sister and brother-in-law to dinner while my daughter was home from college. They loved it too. We are already planning our next visit. Our server, Krystal, was amazing. She's taken care of us before and we were lucky to served by her again.

    Sweet potato fries
    Carol L.

    I love the ambience of this place. The food is amazing too. They have a lot of unique dishes with great flavors. We had a large group. They were unable to sit us all together at the same table, but we were able to sit at a table near the bar, so we could all kind of still communicate. it's a good idea to have a reservation if you have a large group for this facility. We did not realize that they took reservations until we walked in the door. It was a great evening out. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Samantha W.

    This is a small restaurant with lots of old time charm! Our server was excellent and provided recommendations as my husband couldn't decide between two dishes. The food was delicious and all of our orders were correct. Stop in for a drink or a delicious meal.

    Shepherd's Pie
    Eric H.

    Stepping into here, it felt like we were stepping back through time. Colonial Era tavern complete with appropriate Colonial Era tavern fare, atmosphere, and ambiance. And it's located in a small historic town. The menu has so many tempting choices, but we eventually went with the Shepherd's pie and fricken chicassee for our main courses, and the "Smorgas-Bord" and seafarer's chowder as starters. Everything was excellent. The drink menu is huge, but mostly beers, ciders, and wine, not many cocktails (although the well-stocked bar looks like they could handle making just about anything). The old-fashioned is one of the best I've ever had. We had the cobblestone cobbler for dessert and left happy, full, and wanting to come back again soon. For a Thursday night, this place was packed. I would recommend reservations.

    Prime rib special with au jus, mashed potatoes and vegetable medley
    Jeff C.

    We had a fun, relaxing lunch in an historic restaurant with an amazing selection of beers. The food was really tasty: prime rib entree special, veggie sandwich and Pilgrim's feast. Great selections of homemade ice cream capped off our meal. Next time we visit New Castle, we shall return!

    Seafarer's chowder
    Betsy B.

    A friend and I went here for lunch and loved it. It has character and history which makes it an interesting place to visit but the food was wonderful as well. We had the seafarer's chowder to start and it was very tasty. I had the lobster pot pie (you can choose what to include: crab, lobster, chicken or beef and ale. It was delicious and the crust was especially nice. For dessert we had the Dutch apple cakes that came with whipped cream and a choice of ice cream. The ice cream flavors are interesting as well as having typical ones. I would have liked to try several of them. It was delicious ice cream. The apple cakes were really big and tasted great. Service was good throughout. They have a huge selection of beers thought we didn't have any. If I lived in the area, it would be a place where I'd eat often.

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    Mike P.

    Went to the tavern on the recommendation(s) of many others and was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and decor. A very small, divey and dark bar room with limited seating; but it works very well. I almost walked out when I found seating for an individual diner unavailable and the bar top fowled with dirty plates, empty cups, and sign receipts from the last visitors but the Bartender John turned it. He was pleasant, engaging, and attentive. Cleaned the area immediately and made some great recommendations on an amber ale. The salad was fresh and the Pot Roast dinner was exceptional good. The mashed potatoes and beef gravy were cooked to perfection. Not too loud and amazingly comfortable. The price was reasonable. Only minor detractors held this from being one of my few 5 star ratings. A very strong 4 stars (well deserved).

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    What a beautiful, historic space they've created here...service was friendly...food and drink were great. Vegans can find fare here also.

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    4 months ago

    Love Jessop's. Great, historical atmosphere, great food. One of my favorite restaurants all year round.

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    Amazing atmosphere, great food and selection of beer ! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quiet and unique dining experience

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    Great food, big portions, good prices, and large selection of Belgium Ales. Just call ahead to make reservations

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    Good food great atmosphere. It's a very homey feeling I love the meatloaf! They've the biggest selection of beers I've ever seen

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    Ask the Community - Jessop's Tavern

    Do they have a separate lunch menu?

    No one menu . They open at 11:00am close at 9:00 pm

    Can I order takeout desserts from here?

    I saw a lot of people coming for an ice cream takeout.

    Do they take reservations/first come first serve?

    Yes, they take Res

    What are the weekly specials? I cant find anything on that if they run weekly specials. thanks

    I don't think they have weekly specials. We normally stop in on a Friday or Sunday when passing through the area and have never been disappointed with their normal menu.

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