Absolutely love PJs! It is a true sports bar with amazing bar food. They always play all the games. It is loud during games but that is expected. It is super family-friendly. The bartenders are so quick and attentive including Emma, Rachel, Jade and Juliana. They love to get to know their customers and are always fun to have conversations. Definitely recommend PJs and their chicken wings! read more

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YUM! Stopped for a bite during happy hour and had the best time. Food was all fantastic and great service - came out so quickly. Super fun sports bar vibe. read more

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They deserve a zero star! On Saturday, 3/21/26, I thought I would give P.J. Whelihan's in Malvern a try. Never been to any P.J. Whelihan's (and I should have kept it that way!). I ordered Fire-Grilled Salmon and told the server Cameron I would like it little more done, no pink. It came looking quite appetizing. After working on 10 percent of it, I felt the fish was quite hard. I realized it was burnt. I turned the fish over and to my dismay, I saw the whole fish was black and burnt on the underside. The cook was smart to serve the good side up!! I lost my appetite and immediately asked for a box. I cut off all the 'burnt' (see picture). Cameron just said 'oh, sorry'??? Is this the quality and service of this restaurant? They should close down, seriously, as they are trying to trick and poison the customers. We all know eating burnt foods is unhealthy. read more

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A large group of colleagues and I had a happy hour here after work a couple Tuesdays ago. It's a sports bar with a typical menu and noise level, but it was clean and felt more bright and airy than some. Despite the size of our party, with folks coming and going, we were all well attended to! Service was consistently prompt and friendly. I had one mixed drink, which was very good -- not too strong, not too sweet -- and of all the appetizers I tried, the fried pickles were by far my favorite. I'd go back just to eat them again! read more

P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - Malvern - Sports Bars Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

This establishment has been a "local" for me, more or less since it opened in '17 or thereabouts. From that point forth, the menu has settled into very decent pub fare, and I always have something yummy to nom on whenever I am in, usually for ball games. I am not often seated at the tables, but the times I have enjoyed sit down dining, the experience has been great! I am going to bestow my greatest praise on the barstaff, since I am usually saddled up near them for a television on which I will watch a specific game. I will limit my accolades to the most recent experiences and staff, since I have had the chance to observe them most during this past summer. I am a HUGE soccer nut, so during the Euros, Copa America, and Olympic matches, I was there essentially every day. Rachel, Juliana (my favorite human being), Emma, and Alyssa are total RocknRollas!!!! These are without any shadow of a doubt the hardest working women I have ever seen in my life! Always in motion, always pouring, while keeping their eyes out and around and making sure everyone has everything that they need! These women are wonderful, diligent, and exceptional in every way! There was a stretch of the summer when I was in to watch these matches for eight or nine days in a row, and Rachel was there, bell to bell, each of these days, pouring great drinks for a full and appreciative bar, sometimes working solo, never a moment when her attention was off what anyone there needed. She is the Warrior Queen of Bartenders! ALL RESPECT!!! These efforts and actions are impressive on their face, but are delivered to your hands, palette, heart, and soul by the most amenable and sweet staff assembled, and that is the primary reason that I am in every week, and will continue to visit for as long as I remain in the area! This is a gush, I know, but it is warranted and well deserved! This place and its staff are a refuge and a bastion of bliss for anyone who needs fun, joy, and the sense that you are among friends. You are, and so you shall return, as I have! read more

P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - Malvern - Perfect pours of Guinness each and every time, as if I was in the Temple Bar in Dublin! - Sports Bars Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

I was very pleasantly surprised by our meal at PJ's. Like many other reviews on here, we were staying at the hotel across the street and this was too convenient to skip. There are a gazillion TVs and a really impressive amount of tables. The service was really exceptional. Everyone was very nice and we didn't have to wait long for anything, especially the food, which came out suspiciously quickly. I was also impressed by the vegetarian options which were quite numerous. There were so many appealing options that GF and I ordered a bunch of things to share. We started with the buffalo brussels sprouts which, unlike pretty much every single other brussels sprouts app I have seen in recent memory, did not come with bacon or some other form of meat. The brussels were crisped up very nicely to the point where the layers were almost like tissue paper. The dipping sauce packed some spice and was very tasty. The only criticism I will offer is that I could also tell it was heavily salted and wouldn't want to see the aftermath of someone with heart failure eating that shit. We also ordered their pretzel bites as as I greatly prefer when more than one dipping sauce is offered (really should be, at a bare minimum, a cheese and a mustard, I mean let's get it together people) the cheese sauce here was quite good. We couldn't pass up their "famous fries" or whatever the fuck the ones with the old bay and cheese are. They are AGGRESSIVELY seasoned which is just the way I like it, a brick of flavor to the face. The intense seasoning pairs well with the warm cheese sauce. We shared the beyond burger and I very much appreciated its inclusion on their menu. I requested the side salad which earned me side eye from GF but, as I frequently say to defend myself, I like some roughage for the bowels. After seeing the salad, GF felt badly because it was solid for a side salad. They were also kind enough to give us the burger halves on 2 separate plates and 2 very decently-sized "side" salads with cherry tomatoes, cukes, spring mix, and croutons. The drinks were very enjoyable as well. I ordered a blueberry lemon margarita and GF the orange crush as well as something from their tap. We took the cookie something dessert home and it was chunks of cookie and brownie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce AND caramel sauce. This was pure heaven. I can't complain too much about this meal other than it doesn't quite meet "diet" standards. read more

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good casual dinner fair price attentive service would return. Happy to have eaten there easy parking convenient location.

Great salad selections and great service for our weekday lunch Very clean in dining area and restrooms

We stayed at a nearby hotel for a night and made our way over the PJs, as the menu caters to kids as well. Wasn't quite sure if it would be stellar based on mixed reviews but I'm happy to report our experience was great! On a busy Saturday evening the four of us were seated right away. Our server was pleasant and attentive. The kids loved the crayons and kids menu. The interior is massive, way bigger than it looks from the road. The ambiance is casual with a warm industrial feel. The gazillion TVs was entertaining, maybe slightly overstimulating for us all. The food was excellent! My chili was so hearty, tasty and actually spicy as advertised. The onion rings were crispy and the star of the evening were the wings. Some of the best honey bbq wings we've ever had, crunchy and juicy. The kids loved their mac & cheese, it's nice that their meals come with a dessert. We definitely would make our way back when passing through the area! On a side note, the bathrooms were very clean. The prices are very reasonable. Great dinner out at PJs, would certainly return and recommend to those looking for some low key good eats that caters to all food palates! read more

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Cold Beer, good food, great location, great staff. Could not want anything better. It's where we go for good Bar Food.

We had a nice dinner for eight the other night. The food was on par for a sports bar and the staff was friendly and accommodating. One complaint, half the wait staff and servers did not have their hair tied up. I wouldn't even have noticed, except we did have one hair incident. Enough said,. PJ managers, just make sure everybody ties up their hair! read more

What a terrific place. We completely enjoyed their wings and burgers. Service was friendly and ambiance was excellent. We will be back in the very near future. read more

Juliana is an amazing server! She always nails every detail of our order (burgers with a lot of modifications), proactively refills drinks, and checks in with us to make sure we're enjoying our meals. Every dining experience with her is the best! read more

My co-worker came here for dinner after we checked in to the hotel next door. The place was certainly hopping, but we were able to find a table. Appetizer we shared: buffalo cauliflower. The cauliflower was crunchy and was a nice size portion. I really enjoyed them, but they were spicy. I totally forgot I was eating vegetables. Entree: Philly Cheesesteak. Tried a classic Philly dish. Plus I had not had one for so long. It was very good. Nicely seasoned. But, there was not enough cheese. The cheese was all under the meat and was mostly on the bread. The kettle chips were also pretty good. My co-workers also came here on St. Patricks's day for a drink. The place was so busy. But, it was really nice to relax with a drink. They had some good specials on the drinks menu. I wished I tried them all. Overall, PJ's is a a great place for any occasion. I really enjoyed coming here. read more

It's been so long since I have been out to eat out at the restaurant itself. The seatings outdoor are spread apart far adhering to the socal distancing (to others... Kinda defeats the purpose when you have a party of 8). The staff is friendly as always and they also follow all the precautions. They are super clean about everything so no worries there. The food is plumpy as ever. Wings are still good and the best part, half of Tuesdays still! I do think the process increased by $1 but.. whatever... Times are tough and we need to help out. I did notice portions are a bit smaller when I went yesterday but, again... No big deal. It was just good to be out again. Start going to your local places! read more

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My local go to sports bar. Always feel welcome here. The staff is super friendly and professional. food is very good and I love their local craft beer selection. Extra plus to the great bartenders. read more

I ordered chicken tenders entree for $12.49 and I was very dissatisfied when I found out that they are completely processed. They are not whole white breast meat, rather they have the consistency of a sponge. For that price I would expect better quality, like real chicken meat, and more than 4 tenders. I gave 2 stars because the fries were good. read more

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Very very loud TV's. couldn't hear anyone at my table. I get that its a "sport bar", but we don't need the TV so loud so all you can hear id the commentary. Also got charged extra for substations. Won't be back! read more

I've come here twice for happy hours while traveling for work now. It's a sports car, so it's pretty loud and hard to hear. It was fairly crowded this time. We shared a bunch of appetizers tonight. We got the Buffalo cauliflower with hot honey sauce, the cheese steak egg rolls, the loaded tater tots, the crab dip, and the pretzel bites. It was all pretty good. The only thing I didn't like very much was the pretzels. They had kind of a weird flavor to them. Our service wasn't the best. We couldn't get our water refilled until we eventually tracked down our waitress and asked. It's a fairly good place to have a happy hour. They have a large food and drink menu. Nothing too fancy, but still pretty good for what it is. read more

Ordered the cheeseburger hoagie. Expecting a cheeseburger hoagie. What I received was a sub roll with some pieces of hamburger meat. Less than a tenth of a pound. I know burger is expensive, but, common Man! Do not eat at the bar, you will be lucky to get waited on. No napkins, silverware you have to ask for everything. read more

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Sat at the bar and had great service. Very friendly bartenders with fast service. Good beer selection on tap. The food came out fast, it was hot and overall was pretty good. read more

This was my first time trying this and it was ok, I went twice within a week and everything was pretty good. I had the Asian salad the shrimp taco and some type of cauliflower rice bowl! read more

Had a small work happy hour and was very well taken care of. From calling in an early reservation to the physical set up and our waitress (A) whose skills are well beyond this place, I would return in a second to feel this cared for. The prices are completely reasonable, especially for a happy hour, and their buffalo shrimp are memorable. The other bar food is about as expected but I liked the variety with wontons and having some good veggie options on top. Sure to return! read more

Ambiance was great - went with a toddler and 3 adults. Beautiful setup, attentive staff, good music and vibe. However, the food leaves a lot to be desired. What we got was expensive but flavorless, from the nachos to the drinks, the wings to chicken tenders and everything in between. I understand bar food can be a hit or miss, but for us, this was a big miss. read more

Very disappointing. The serving sizes are incredibly small for the price. My wife and I ordered out tonight and we both got the fish and chips. The portion was laughably small and my fish was undercooked and the batter was doughy on the inside. On top of that the Cole slaw portions were nothing more than a spoonful and were sour as if they were made days ago. I subbed a salad for my fries and it was the only appropriately sized part of the dinner. My wife subbed onion rings for her fries and while they tasted good there were only 5 onion rings for a dollar up charge. I understand that takeout in the time of COVID isn't going to be as fresh as eating in, but the portion size and quality was so disappointing that it can't be attributed to the fact it was takeout. read more

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Really great service! It's about a 4.5 for me. I wish the nachos were just a bit thicker on the chip and it would be perfect. Good strong drinks and great if you want to watch a sports game, TVs at all angles :) read more

I've come here for a few Phillies games and the TVs are always spot on. Love the service, especially the bartender Julianna. 10/10 recommend dining in this absolute fine establishment. read more

We came here for three quarters of the Eagles/Bucs game on a Thursday night, having come from an underwhelming experience at Sly Fox down the road for the 1st quarter. We were seated immediately, and our server (Samantha) greeted us right away and noted that she'd give us a minute with the beer menu before returning. Despite the volume of guests for the game, she was always on time, pleasant, and in control of the service. She also promptly got one of the TVs in front of us switched to the game after we asked. We had been here once before (no review), so knew that the beer menu would be well balanced and varied. We were not disappointed. The only ding on this visit was that our burgers were overcooked- I ordered medium and received well done. My date ordered medium rare and got medium well. So, they were up two full temps in each case. It was not worth noting to out server at the time as we were hungry. This, along with so-so service on the previous visit account for the one star deduction. In the end, it is a great place to watch a game and Samantha is a pro. Me- former server, bartender, corporate trainer, and corporate ops manager in the restaurant/bar industry for 14 years. My date- Former long time NYC bartender, and current local bartender. read more

Love PJs! We always goto the bar very attentive and friendly staff. Food is always delicious.

We do a lot of Carry-out but, I love dinning in there. Food always "hits the spot". A social atmosphere but, not loud. -Gallagher family. read more

Came here for drinks and some apps with friends to watch the Phillies game.. was very surprised at the crowd inside considering it's a bit of a random location, host staff was a little rude but the waitress we ended up getting was very attentive and brought drinks and waters often. The food is always just OK at PJs but it was fine! Good to watch a game with the many TVs read more

This place is always crowded for both lunch and dinner and I honestly don't understand why other than convenience because the food is no more than mediocre. The Asian Zing wings pictured were the best part of our meal and they're just the wings of the month and will be gone by February. I had the salmon salad and the flavors just didn't make sense. The Mister had the garlicky brisket sandwich and it was DRY DRY DRY! Even with the BBQ sauce and cheese. We never really do chain establishments and this is why. We were just HANGRY and gave in but never again! We will remain strong next time! read more

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I used to frequent this location often but they have drastically gone down hill. My husband and I arrived at 1025p on a Friday. The bar was.. busy. Not crowded at all. We finally flagged someone down and asked to be seated. She walked to a table and told us the kitchen closes at 1045. That was our greeting. I asked for at least a menu, which she provided. Our waitress came less than enthused to take our drink order and ask if we were ready! I said we'd like to look at the menu. She comes back to take our order and as I'm pointing out what I want, she looks at her watch! Hmmm ok. So our food comes.. I ordered the wicked chicken nachos. I received a plate of tortilla chips and fried chicken crumbles. I asked the waitress, after hailing her like a cab, if I could possibly get cheese on my nachos. She replied there's cheese on there but if you want more... It was when I was completely dissatisfied with my tortilla chips that I asked for a bowl of soup. Emerson did not let me down and LOOKED AT HER WATCH, AGAIN! Needless to say, this was our last visit here. My suggestion would be beef up your customer service as there is a large competitor less than 1mile up the road. read more

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We came here for a pre-wedding dinner and were very impressed by the service and attentiveness as well as the food quality and presentation. We reserved the back room which was very spacious and comfortable. The buffet included fresh shrimp, chicken tenders that were crispy and tender and a fresh variety of fruit. Everything tasted great and the server was great. Highly recommend for special occasions. There very also several large tvs in the room. read more

A good place for lunch. They are on grub hub, but cheaper to order on their website and pick up. Online order is quick and easy. Each time I've ordered my pre-order is already waiting on the pick up table to grab and go. Cheesesteaks are great, love the seasoned fries. Their COB SALADS are worth the price. Overall I would say it's a $$ range eatery. Also a nice place for happy hour. Nicely located in the Residence Inn lot, especially since they have no on premises restaurant. read more

Avoid at all costs! They served me the grossest burger I've probably ever seen. It looked like something they serve at a homeless shelter -- it was a burger on a bun (no lettuce, tomato, onions, or anything else they promised) with ruffles chips. The other three times I've been here the service was awful so I'm done with this place and am warning others not to be fooled by the pretty building. Don't waste your time or money! read more

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P.J. Whelihan's is the result of a complacent society, content with mediocre service, who are willing to hand over fistfuls of dollars for deep fried yumminess provided it is accompanied by alcohol delivered by young waitresses in tight shirts and yoga pants. Tonight our waitress was wonderful, however technical difficulties with their computer system slowed things down and prevented us from ordering dessert. An experienced manager would have offered the dessert on the house, but it was apparently easier to deny their customers' wishes and settle for a bad review. I'm ok with that. read more

We decided to have a quick dinner at the newly opened PJ's and it was better than expected. We honestly expected there to be chaos and a lot issues, but there really wasn't anything bad. We did have a mess up while the guy was trying to deliver got stuck between a mom and her 25 kids, which caused the guy bringing out our food to drop half our sandwich, but they promptly had a replacement and apologized a bunch of times. I've been to other Pjs and this was certainly the better of the 4 or 5 I've been too. Location is perfect too! read more

Fun casual bar/restaurant. Tons of tv's...can probably watch any game you want! Lots of gluten free options and delish drinks (try the Orange Crush!). read more

Much better than the last stay but this is a happy hour place for sure. There was limited parking at happy hour time. You will circle the lot at happy hour. But there was plenty of seating even with the huge crowds. Extremely noisy at happy hour. Hard to hear anything at all. But its a hoppin place. Got a Downtown White Cider. So good. Huge beer list. Food menu has seasonal specials. read more

P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - Malvern - Sports Bars Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania