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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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

I'm not sure how I have not written a review of Jessop's prior to now as I've dined here multiple times and have thoroughly enjoyed it each and every time! First, the building is over 300 years old which gives a quaint charm and ambiance. The super friendly waitresses dress in historical garb as well which adds to the atmosphere. While I barely even understand how they do it, the beer book boasts of over 300 beers, with a focus on Belgium beers. The food is delicious too and in my opinion priced well. This trip I had the Smörgas-Bord (so good) which is artisan cheeses, sausage, & fruit served with a fruit preserve, mustard, walnuts & warm bread. As my meal I had a very tasty Pastrami Reuben. I've never had a meal here that I didn't like. I also highly recommend the delicious peach cobbler that is served fresh and hot from the colonial oven and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! It disappeared too quickly to even get a photo! As a bonus, it's located in historic New Castle, where you can walk the cobblestone streets, antique shop, or walk along the water. I can't wait to return! read more

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The tavern has a good vibe to match the surrounding area. My husband loved the pot roast. I had the Old Dutch Tilehouse chicken sandwich. It was okay. The pretzel bun was very good. We also had the bread pudding. Lots of raisins, which my husband liked. I'm not as much of a raisin fan but could eat around them. The server was friendly. It took a while for someone to come and take our order, but the food came out quickly once we ordered. read more

Great and unique place to gather with friends. Sizable food portions and all delicious. Beef is incredibly tender with great flavor. Lingonberries a nice touch with the meatloaf. Lingonberry ice cream a must! read more

We've been back so many times that I've lost count. The food is amazing! Really delicious, very flavorful, always cooked right. I could go on and on about the food. Okay, one more thing about the food, get the fish and chips! But the real secret to Jessop's is the staff! Top tier customer service, perfect timing from first bite to checking in to make sure everything is satisfactory. The staff are well versed in the menu and can often pair you up with something nice to complement a good meal; a great drink. The staff are friendly, and really make you feel at ease and at home. I really love this place, I'll keep coming back. read more

Banana foster ice cream is to die for. The maple walnut is good too. Mint chocolate chip is okay. We come mainly for the ice cream. Service is usually fast. read more

This was such a great way to spend New Year's day with our DE fam. Went down to the New Castle waterfront on a whim once everyone recovered from prior evening festivities. Poked my head in to see if they could take a group of 11 - host asked if we could make it apps and drinks since they had a lot of reservations and it was just the perfect amount of time to enjoy one of the many many delicious and carefully selected beers in the binder and some tasty, made-with-love light fare. The open faced grilled cheese and shrimp were notably delicious regardless of their somewhat simple menu billing. The atmosphere truly had a historic feel, which capped off a year of travels in Williamsburg and Washington Crossing. Would have never ventured into a high gravity beer, but the description had me at "brewed with 200 Nilla wafers." We can't wait to come back again! read more

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Great atmosphere, amazing food and good prices! The staff were kind and attentive rounding out a 5 star experience!

Great atmosphere spot in Old New Castle, the food was great and the the beer selection was Phenomenal. It's was busy but the service was also on point. read more

I've been going here 16 years and today I was over charged by the staff. I know the owner Justin and I've never been treated this way. I was charged for a sample as a full drink and when I disputed this and an employee told me, he would fight me if I did not pay and get out. So, offered to pay with the normal military discount I receive, but the manager, Jess, refused to honor the discount I normally receive and said she would call the police unless I paid in full. I make too much money to lose over a fight over a $74 bill, so I paid & left. But I want others to know what they are getting into if they go to Jessop's Tavern. read more

Totally unique experience: bar staff dressed in leiderhosen. Very nice staff. Incredible beer selection (European/Belgian)...like: pages and pages of options. Food and ambiance is olde school tavern food. Fits well with the surroundings of Old New Castle. The shepherds pie is my fave. read more

Fun place. Ambiance good. Nice neighborhood. Tried many items. Ate there and brought a friend back to try it the following night. Nice selection of beers. Service was great bith nights. 1st night-Prime rib special- husband enjoyed it Fish and chips - a bit too much coating for me. Fish was good though. Crab dip - tasty. More like a soup but lots of crabmeat Fried pickes - tasty Chicken sandwich- small piece of chicken. Daughter thought it was just ok. 2nd night - Duck - husband enjoyed. Said it was Tasty. Lobster pot pie- did not have real lobster meat in this pie. It was "fake lobster meat". I know lobster when I have it. Grilled cheese - daughter said it was good Apple fritters with ice cream - very tasty Overall a good experience with a few issues. read more

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Best beer selection!! Good pub food! A must visit! Justin is the best and he serves to please. Take a nice scenic walk in Battery Park, and head to Jessop's. We enjoy the ambiance, the Belgian beer, and the pub food. read more

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Great old school tavern with an INCREDIBLE beer selection. Sat at the bar and the bartender was very helpful with information about some of the beers. Has a great, nostalgic feel and lots of history sprinkled around as part of the decor. Had the steak sandwich and it was a banger! Perfectly cooked, nice amount of cheese and the au jus was tasty and not too salty. Will plan on going back for sure. read more

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Stumbled upon this quaint colonial themes restaurant while exploring northern DE over the 4th of July holiday weekend. Great beer selection, delicious food, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Our favorite was the crab dip in a bread bowl and my French dip style sandwich was delicious! We will definitely go back if ever in the area. read more

This place was steps from an Airbnb I stayed in across the street, so based on previous guest reviews I went there for dinner. I had chicken fricassee and it was delicious. My green beans were a bit cold, but not a huge deal. The ambience was fun - a warm lit tavern on a foggy night in a town paved with brick and cobblestones. It's a small place and tables are close together but you still have a feeling of intimacy in your own space. My waitress was friendly and efficient. We had to make a reservation as they fill up fast - we went on a Friday night. Highly recommend. read more

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

This is a super cool find! Cute historical building. The food is really interesting- haven't had anything like it before. We just got appetizers and beers, but can't wait to come back and try more menu items. What we did get was delicious and unique. The bartender was great. read more

Jessop's Tavern - Olde English Flat Bread and Jalapeno Beer Cheese Soup - American Near Me - New Castle, Delaware

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We went back n history walking through beautiful New Castle DE and enjoying a healthy well deserved meal at Jessop's Tavern.

Great food and unbelievable bet selection. I loved the imperial dark. And seafood special.

I love this fine place! I love the theme of this Tavern! It is close buy. It is in Old New Castle. This place is clean and the people are so nice! I talk about about the Tavern all the time!! You can have a wonderful meal or you can have a couple of drinks! You just can't go wrong! B. read more

I don't know where to begin! My friends and I were here tonight for my bday, first time ever for all of us and I could honestly go back every night for the rest of my life! We started with the crab dip and oh my god! We had the fricken chickasee, shepherd's pie, and the colonial crab melt as our entrees and I don't even think that there are words in any language to describe these dishes! Flavor? Off the charts! Portions? Perfect! It's unbelievable!!!! Dessert: peach cobbler, cookies and cream ice cream and the chocolate trilogy with Dutch chocolate ice cream!!!! No restaurant in the STATE touches this place by several miles!!! The scale hasn't been set it's been shattered!!! read more

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Good food, great cocktails. Warm and cozy. Love taking my family there for special occasions!

Went with my family today 9/1/24. The place was really cool, service was great, however Food was subpar. The worst thing though, was the ROACH that crawled across the table as we were eating !!! read more

Based on the owner's response, I have reached out to him using the contact information he provided. He has continued to refuse to respond to any means of contact to discuss our experience (email or messages left at the restaurant). Praise is responded to immediately, but when a significant issues occurs, it is ignored. I do not recommend going to this establishment. If you do and the food is inedible - their only response is to present the bill and ignore what happened. read more

Group of 6 on a Saturday night, charcuterie board and crab dip to start very good, huge selection of beers from around the world so we indulged. Everyone had different entrees from pot roast to fish and chips all great and large portions and waitress was awesome! Will be returning and bringing friends so great experience Jessups. read more

Great food, nice colonial ambiance, friendly service and good value! The beer selection (especially Belgian beers) was impressive. We loved our food selections. The shepherd's pie was huge and was the best I've ever tasted. The lobster pot pie and fricken chicasee were hits. read more

After touring Nemours Estate in nearby Wilmington, my ladies group stopped by Jessop's Tavern for lunch on a Friday afternoon. Luckily, we had a reservation because this place was packed on a beautiful day. Our service was a bit slow, but it was obvious they were short staffed and the waiters were hustling as best they could, considering the crowd. The Fish & Chips caught my eye on the menu, touted as "Voted number 1 three times in the Best of Delaware magazine." I was determined to see about that. Even though I haven't tried other Fish & Chips in Delaware in order to make any comparison. These were quite tasty though and the batter was really savory. The "chips" were amazing. Nicely seasoned wedge potatoes hit the spot. We ordered three desserts to share: Cobblestone Peach Cobbler with homemade ice cream, Dutch Apple Cakes, and Bread Pudding. I LOVE Peach Cobbler so I had no doubt it would be my favorite and I would hope it wasn't anyone else's so I could finish it off, but I was surprised to have such a reaction to the Oli Bolen Dutch Apple Cakes. I hadn't read their description and was expecting little apple cakes, just as the title suggests. OMG! That Usher song began playing in my head and with one bite I realized I was eating my favorite cuisine of all existence in the universe. DONUTS! Deep. Fried. Apple. Donut. Holes. Sadly, the Bread Pudding was tasted and pushed along as I requested the Apple Cakes be presented to me again. I quickly announced it was time to depart for our trip back home to Maryland and I put the remaining two donuts in a to-go container for later. Sometimes I'm selfish and it's so, so satisfying. read more

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Food is so good and fresh; taste homemade and simply delicious! Customer service is very attentive and friendly; large - I mean LARGE-selection of beer and ale choices!!!!! They have specials ! Most important is the pricing.... Incredibly competitive!!! Love this place .... It's been around for awhile.... Read up its history .... Ambiance is friendly...loved my Swedish meatloaf but also had a bite of the pork dish and hamburger!!!! Fabulous.... Your palate will be in heaven! read more

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Went to get ice cream today with my family. Waited patiently while the server at the window talked to another client (who already had their ice cream) about good night spots to go. Kept waiting, she never acknowledged us, or said "just one minute" We decided to leave. AWFUL SERVICE. Whoever was working 4pm July 13th, needs some customer service training badly. read more

The food was tasty but not hot. Definitely homemade and microwaved. our server forgot to put in our soup and salad order. our entrees were served before hand, I guess the were "sitting in the window". we ordered another round of drinks. 3 of the 4 arrived...finally I guy delivers the last one ordered and commented "so,you're the table" We were an easy table, no demands, 4 people, no special orders. Definitely lacking customer service. Also lacking the colonial tavern feel. ( no colonial dress or anything else) read more

I never say this, but the portion was too big. Since it's a historic place in a historic area, I ordered a George Washington porter and a shepherds pie. But the shepherds pie was massive, and they didn't skimp on the meat, either. I'm pretty sure my portion would have fed a family back in colonial days. I ate at the old style bar, and the bartender was helpful and funny. "Do you want another?" The other patrons gave me tips on places to visit around the area, and the bar is well decorated with interesting period pieces. read more

Loved it. Highly recommend. Had Sheppards Pie, best I have ever had. Great atmosphere and character if you want on old tavern colonial feel.

I am so thankful that we discovered this place! I am on a road trip with my husband and brother and we were just passing through the area and were looking for a bite to eat. Walking in, you feel like you are being transported back in time. The venue is unique and fun, full of authentic historical objects. The staff and servers were all friendly and knowledgeable. Everything we ate was amazing. Among us, we ordered the lobster crab cake, the meatloaf sandwich, the chicken entree (it had a weird name), and the blackberry cider. All of the meals were absolutely phenomenal... every last bite was eaten! They did have a live performer on one half of the restaurant playing when we went in for dinner. We sat on the other side of the restaurant and couldn't hear him at all (which we preferred). So just be aware of if you prefer that or not to ask your server to seat you on one side or the other. Overall, I definitely recommend wether you are a local or just passing through! read more

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This gem is a short drive from Wilmington and nestled in historic Old Town. The food was very good and the portions were huge. It was a rainy night when we went and the menu has a lot of warm, comfort food. Pot pies, pot roast, shepherd's pie, fish and chips. You can definitely share one entree with a friend. Also? The beer list was gigantic. If you are a beer lover, this place will wow you. read more

(4) ~ very good overall food & menu. Notes: There's free street parking if you drive a block or two. Also has the Best Beer Menu Books in DE, but you have to ask for it, b/c they are the size of dictionaries. DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Yard's George Washington Porter (original recipe) = (4) very good ** Coffee = (4) very fresh FOOD: ** Steamboat Shrimp = (4) very good ** Bread Pudding = (4) very good & shareable ** Dutch Apple Cakes = (4) very good * Sheppard's Pie = (3.75) Good & Shareable, But I wanted more root vegetables... read more

Love the authentic aged tavern ambiance. Lots of beer on tap with great colonial names. My husband ordered the Thomas Jefferson. We started with the Jessop's Tavern Crab dip and kept it light with the barrel, which is the house salad with turkey and steak. The dip was rich, warm and comforting. I'm not a celery fan but I ate them all to keep a little more low carb. My husband loved drinking beer out of the hand made mug and I was able to have a couple of samples too. The salad was great! Our server looked great in her colonial clothes and was very knowledgeable and helpful. read more