The atmosphere automatically adds 50% of the rating. The age of this building is quite fun. (1674) But this is a restaurant, not a museum. We started with the crab dip bread bowl (3.5) with two beers. The crab dip was very good...filling. And then we had to go with the tavern classic and award winning fish and chips (4.6). We shared and was more than enough. And ended with the donut holes and a scoop of walnut ice cream and a beer and the old fashion. My over all experience was a 4.5. The staff sounded pleasant, we sat at the bar and our server was cool, call, collective. read more

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During a day of exploring New Castle this past weekend, we had lunch at Jessop's Tavern. The restaurant has a ton of history - it's located in a building originally built in 1674. It's been many things in its history, but it's been Jessop's Tavern since 1996. (The family who owns the restaurant named it after a cooper named Abraham Jessop, who lived and worked in the building in 1724.) The restaurant has a great menu of food (including dishes inspired by the cuisines important to New Castle's early history: smorgasbord, a Dutch-inspired pot roast, etc.) and an incredible list of beers (200 Belgian beers, 20+ Belgian beers on draft, and more). We shared the Jessop's Tavern Crab Dip (served in a sourdough bread bowl) for the table, and I had the New Sweden Meatloaf for my entree (meatloaf with a vodka cream sauce and lingonberry preserves). I also had a couple of colonial ales - Washington's Porter by Yards Brewing Co. (I liked it so much, I had two). The service was good, and the ambiance is great: full of colonial charm. I'm sure there are other great places to eat in New Castle, but eating at Jessop's Tavern is a special place to grab a meal if you're spending the day exploring New Castle and learning about its history. read more

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We visited on the coldest and snowiest day yet this season. The food was very good and plenty. My wife had the Fish and Chips (Definitely ask at the start for extra Tartar sauce) and I had the Chicken Pot Pie. Afterwards we shared a cobbler and ice cream. Service was a bit slow. Looked like only two servers and the place was relatively full. Ambience was terrific! Parking is unique narrow street parking so beware. But the walking to and from the restaurant is very nice. read more

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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 read more

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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 read more

Jessop's Tavern - Fish & Chips - American Near Me - New Castle, Delaware

Our first visit to this restaurant and it was quite good. Our server was efficient, the drinks were very fine, and our food was good. We will definitely return. read more

The sheer number of different beers makes this place well worth the visit. The food portions are enough for two, not that I wanted to share. Tables are close together, but that makes it cozy. The bar staff and servers are very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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. read more

Jessop's Tavern - Poor quality photo - but a great time was had. - American Near Me - New Castle, Delaware

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. read more

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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.

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. read more

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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. read more

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Novelty operation. Ok but not an outstanding restaurant to rush back to. Fun but it's a tourist attraction. Nothing bad to say but nothing great either. read more

This place was really cute inside. Not huge but in the downtown area, walkable and close to the park on the water that we were coming from. I got the turkey sandwich, which doesn't sound special but it was like a thanksgiving plate on a sandwich, it was amazing! We had the apple donuts for dessert, which were delish. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Jessop's Tavern - Prime rib special with au jus, mashed potatoes and vegetable medley - American Near Me - New Castle, Delaware

Tried Jessop's for the first time recently and had to go back since and already have a reservation for the night before Father's Day. The ambience is phenomenal. They have done a great job preserving the history. I feel transported to colonial times as soon as I walk in. They have a huge beer & drink selection and anything I've tried has been great. The menu isn't huge but it's not small either, there's plenty to choose from. And I believe they've been running specials well both times we've gone. I will definitely keep coming back here. read more

Pretty terrible experience, mostly stemming from our seemingly sick and inattentive waiter. Lunch started getting thoroughly coughed on by our waiter, who seemed to not be feeling well. From there, we hardly saw him again. Took an hour to get our food with no one checking in between to see if we wanted another drink. Food was standard bar food and the interior/vibe is what you want in a colonial tavern, but the service was pretty awful. read more

Food was good, I got the steak and ale pot pie, it was served hot and very tasty. Atmosphere was great. read more

Had a great non alcoholic beer called black butte I had the fish and chips. They were ok. I wish I had tried the pot roast instead. I got an ice cream to go maple walnut. Liked that. I want to go back and try something else love the neighborhood and the feel of the place. read more

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. read more

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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). read more

Jessop's Tavern - Bar - American Near Me - New Castle, Delaware

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Hands down the coolest (due to the air conditioning and colonial tavern decor) place in New Castle to get ice cream to-go on an extremely hot day. Order at the walk-up window or inside at the hostess stand. The Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream is to die for and comes in creative flavors, such as my favorite: Motor Oil (coffee, chocolate fudge, and green caramel). Available in one huge serving size for $6 per cup or waffle cone. read more

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Delicious sandwich's and great beer selection! We sat at the bar and enjoyed some sandwiches and drinks on our date night this week. Highly recommended reservations if you want to sit at a table at this restaurant. Fantastic vibe at this very old historic pub and restaurant. Its candle lit at night and very reminiscent of the era this place started. The menu was large and traditional dishes as well as a hamburger if that is your vibe. read more

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A cool, historic place with a varied menu, amazing beer selections and a friendly staff. We went for lunch. I got the Tilehouse Chicken Sandwich with sweet potato fries. It was delicious. (See photographic evidence.) I got a beer I've never had before. Also delicious. The beer list was literally a book! Lots of options. All this in the beautiful, historic riverside town of New Castle. Definitely worth it! read more

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

It's a nice place for drinks hit and miss on the food good ambiance. Hard pass on the Swedish meatloaf. It was dry and tasted like mystery meat. It looked like a prison brick protein meal. The Shepherds pie is a bit crazy looking, like an upside down top hat, and bland. Fish and chips are good though. The service is fantastic. read more

We came here for dinner on our last night in the area. This is a historic tavern in a building that was originally built in the 1600s. The theme is colonial era food and vibe. I love things like that. We didn't have a reservation but were able to get seated without much of a wait. The environment was a bit loud but enjoyable. Good beer selection. We got the Hoegaarden and Limburgse Witte. For entrees we got the Roast duck hafling and the shepherd's pie. They were tasty. We finished off with the chocolate mousse cake and had a lovely night here. It's located in a very cute area, historic and well maintained. Nice overall. read more

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Highly recommend this place.Great ambiance and huge selections of beer. Also got the Watermelon slushy. Very refreshing.The waitress offered a sample to taste. We ordered mussels .Good amount very tasty loved the broth. We also ordered Shepherds pie. Loved it only complain the chef needs to add salt in most of their dishes. Also ordered fish and chips.Two large fried fish served with coleslaw and fried potatoes. Again I wish the fish was marinated with salt and pepper. Good experience here . Would love to come back. read more

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It's been a while since I have been here, only because it's around 1hour and 30 minutes away from me, but i have been there a couple of times, I live this place, food is amazing, the atmosphere is amazing , I'm from England, and this place gives me a little feeling of being back home , definitely worth going. read more

Spent a long weekend in New Castle. 3 dinners, 3 restaurants....this was the best service,food and beer (lots of draft beers). read more

Jessop's Tavern - Bar area - American Near Me - New Castle, Delaware

A+++++++ Food was amazing Pot Roast was to die for The fish and chips was perfection And the Epic Sheppard pie was A++++ off the charts Waitress was amazing and attentive And when I contacted about questions and needed special seating. Because of my son The owner was the best Very accommodating Seated in quiet area of restaurant Music wasn't loud and wasn't hot or to cold either Definitely be coming back read more

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

What a great little pub with a colonial atmosphere and excellent food. The surrounding area is so cute with historic buildings and brick walkways and a park at the end of the road. Definitely a great place to enjoy a lunchtime meal and walk. The bread pudding is one of the best I've tried and I try it anytime it's on the menu. Excellent service. read more

When this place says they are a rustic colonial tavern, man are they spot on! Walking into this place transports you back in time. You feel like you could easily look over at the table next to you and see a founding father. I had the Bunker Hill Beef sandwich, which was completely mouth watering. All the other food my party ordered was great as well. Absolutely awesome service, even with the place being pretty busy. Expansive beer selections too! A definite must-visit spot! read more

This will be a dinner my husband and I talk about for years. The real candle lit as we sat down in the building from the 1700's just set the cozy, inviting vibe. Waitress was busy but still willing to answer our questions. The drink menu is massive. And the food.... Wonderful. Highly recommend the fish and chips! And the apple cakes!!! read more

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Such a fun/authentic experience!! The shepherd's pie could easily feed 3 people...you should know that it is about 75% mashed potatoes but still really good!! read more

Jessop's Tavern - Shepherd's Pie - American Near Me - New Castle, Delaware

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

Service very friendly and good The food was great The beer selection is large The two I had were really good read more

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