This review is based of the Sleigh Bar only: We came to West Chester on the busiest Saturday in December, so it was no surprise that we had to wait about 30 minutes to get into the bar. Once we got up, they do not seat you. Seating and tables are first come first serve, including the bar. The upstairs bar where they do the sleigh bar is a lot smaller than it appears to be online, and you will do a lot of standing so be prepared. Plus, it can be pretty loud. Now onto the drinks: they're pretty good. The Sleepless in Suburbia is probably one of the best espresso martinis I have ever had. I also enjoyed the sleigh ride cocktail too. As far as their snacks go, they're alright. I understand not having a full food menu since the bar is pretty small, but $5 for a plate of popcorn is pretty crazy, not to mention that the popcorn itself was overly salty. The Cajun fries were pretty good though. The sleigh bar is starting to become a West Chester Christmas staple, and I cannot wait to come back next year! read more

Slow Hand - Snack menu for Sleigh Bar 2025 - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

See all

NOW THIS is what i call Nashville chicken and mac and cheese!!! We had happy hour at @slowhand_wc in West Chester where we started with the Nashville hot chicken sliders. The buns were so delightful and the chicken was SPICYYYYY, i was gasping for water in the BEST way. Then , because we couldn't get enough of the chicken, got Nashville chicken wings and their Mac and Cheese. Do not be confused by the soupy look, once it cooled a bit after a minute, it thickened and had great flavor w crunchies on top! i was even eating some of the chicken w my mac and cheese and it was still easy spicy. Loves it. The bartender was friendly and attentive. read more

See all

I was so excited to go to the Sleigh Bar which is above Slow Hand. I had seen photos on Instagram of Sleigh Bar decorated for Christmas, and it looked festive. We got there around 6:30 on a Saturday night in early November and were told it was a 30 to 45-minute wait, so we walked around West Chester and waited for a text. No problem. When we finally received the text, I was thrilled and showed it to the hostess who said we could go up. At the top of the decorated stairs, there was a cool neon sign. We were finally in! When we reached the top of the stairs, all I saw were two tiny rooms packed with 20 somethings. There were no places to sit (one large table had a shopping bag on it with one person sitting at the table), and it was three deep at the bar with only 3 overworked bartenders. The decor was nothing special. Quite sadly, we left and went somewhere else for a cocktail. read more

Slow Hand - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

See all

This review is for Sleigh bar upstairs. Finally got a seat at the bar, which is typically VERY hard to come by during the holidays. I ordered the sleigh ride drink and it was great. The bartender was nice and experienced, which I appreciate with fancy drinks. I am giving 4 stars, bc I think the food menu could use a few more high protein options and also b/c I was really hoping to hear Xmas music but it was back to back to back Katy Perry, which I am certainly not a fan of. Also, when I came into slow hand, it was fully empty with about 15 workers and not one person even greated me, even though they saw me - they continued their conversations with each other and ignored me. Overall though, great holiday spot, love the decorations and I would return. read more

See all

I can look past the deafeningly loud music as a low key way to age me out, or chalk up the time my wife went with a group and their orders were forgotten for an hour as a girl night focused on drinks over food, but I will never go to this place again bc of the way they treat their beer and patrons. This was a while ago and just found these pictures, but I still think about every time I walk by. These were the 2 pints served up to me and what I was charged. A 1 for 2 special. The kicker: she acknowledged the issue yet did nothing about it. read more

Slow Hand - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

See all

Definitely a fun atmosphere and great bands but the service is usually a miss and the food is super weird and not good. Fun place to stop by if you sit with the right bartender though. read more

One of the first one star reviews i've given in my life. Wish I could give zero stars. Disappointed with the Service I had a terrible experience at Slow Hands in West Chester, particularly with the service at the bar on the first floor. The bartender was incredibly inattentive and unprofessional. I was there at a steady and slow time, Saturday at 2:30pm. After closing out my tab for drinks, one grilled cheese, and hash browns, I realized my grilled cheese sandwich (which I had ordered 40 minutes earlier) still hadn't arrived. Despite trying to get her attention, she actively avoided eye contact and didn't bother checking in with me. When I finally was able to ask about my order once she stopped ignoring me, she brushed me off with a vague "it's being checked on" and would not give an approximate wait time. I waited as long as I could, but I eventually had to leave to catch my Amtrak, forfeiting the sandwich entirely. When I told her I was leaving and planned to address the issue with my credit card company, which I was only able to do so because she finally wandered over to me as she saw me standing up and putting my coat on, she suddenly found the time to void my bill and recharge me for the drinks only--something that could have been handled much earlier. This experience was frustrating and unprofessional. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for friendly or timely service. Please save your money and sanity by supporting a different business. bartender description: female-presenting with tattoos) read more

I've been here a few times and it has always been great! The food is delicious and they have some unique plates. Right now they have a Christmas pop up upstairs complete with holiday cocktail and it is so festive and fun! I felt bad because it was so crowded and there was limited staff but the vibe was so good I didn't mind the extra wait! read more

See all

I really wish I was there for the live music. The food was delicious. Drinks were high end. The service was excellent. The only thing is outside of live music the atmosphere was quiet and slow. read more

Cameron was excellent! Fabulous host and server and was very inviting. Even though she seemed to be in the weeds she was flawless and very kind. Drinks and mac and cheese was so so good as well. read more

I think "Slow Hand" refers to the kitchen and cooking staff! We waited at least an hour for our food, and all we ordered were a few apps/small plates. Then when the food finally came, the hush puppies were burned and not even hot. Pitiful read more

I needed to grab a bite late and they were open. I was a little skeptical because of the music they advertised but I went anyway. The place was empty because it was late. Service was attentive and fairly quick. I ordered the stuffed peppers. They were vegetarian but I could add protein. They said they were out of chicken (did I mention it was late?) so I got shrimp. These were absolutely the best stuffed peppers I've ever eaten! Stuffed with all kinds of veggie goodies -- and the stuffing wasn't soft and mushy like stuffed peppers often are. Poblano peppers gave it a lot of zip, black-eyed peas that were just barely done gave it an interesting texture. The Manhattan was good too. I would definitely return if I ever get back to West Chester PA. read more

Slow Hand participated in the recent WC restaurant week and was recommended by a friend who really enjoys their bar. My friend who made our reservations chose here because a few other spots that she had listed higher were booked completely. We had no wait for a table which was one of the four seater high tops in the middle. I sat on the aisle side but my friends who sat in the middle said later they felt like the table on the other side of the thin divider were eating with us because other than a pole that does between the tables parallel to the table top, there is nothing so it's really like a continuation of the table on the other side of the divider. They mentioned that they heard everything the other table was saying and at times felt bad because it was clear our conversation was clearly overtaking their experience because of the layout. The restaurant week menu was $50 and you got a small plate, large plate and dessert. The menu had a lot of the options available on the main menu. I was the only one at my table who went for the restaurant week menu, the rest did a la cart. I didn't do any alcohol but my friends seemed very pleased with their margaritas and aperol spritz. For food - My small plate was deviled eggs. I LOVE deviled eggs; I'm used to the basic that people have a parties, and now I feel like restaurants really have expanded on them. The eggs were beautiful with small blackened shrimp on top. They tasted delicious but they were ICE COLD. Not just chilled, but cold enough to send chills in my teeth. For my large plate I ordered the salmon. I was surprised when the server asked how I would like my fish cooked in terms of medium, well done, etc. I have only been asked that once in my life before and I am thrown off because I don't think of fish in that way. I went with the chef's recommendation ( can't remember now). Fish was fine, it wasn't to die for but it wasn't bad either. The potatoes pave that comes as a side was this block of scalloped potatoes that I enjoyed and thought were really unique. Dessert - I went with the pecan cake. Once again, it was very cold. I wasn't expected it to be so cold; it was hard to use my fork to break off a piece. It wasn't my favorite dessert. Service - while I enjoyed having plenty of time to talk to my friends, the service was very slow. read more

See all

We made a reservation for downstairs and ask them what holiday cocktails they have to which they responded with none they're only available upstairs. Then we tried to order some kind of cocktail and it was sold out then we go to put an appetizers many of which were also sold out then the waitress comes back out a few minutes after happy hour ended and said do we want anything else but they're gonna be full price. We decide to put in a few entrées to share, which again many of which were sold out we left feeling very hungry still and then finally went upstairs to get a holiday cocktail and some of those were even sold out. I will not be returning . read more

Slow Hand - Menu which was sold out of everything we wanted! - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

The service was good. The food was terrible! We ordered the fried chicken for two and the chicharrones. The fried chicken was overdone on the outside and underdone inside. I have made A LOT of friend chicken in my life, so I know this was because the oil was too hot when they cooked it. And they obviously did not temp the chicken before they sent it out. The fries were hard and did not seem fresh. The coleslaw had an odd almost rancid flavor. And the chicharrones most definitely came out of a bag like they just opened a bag and threw them on the plate. I looked up chicharrones online and what they served looks exactly like what is sold in bags like a bag of chips. Terrible!! I am positive that was not something that they made here. I told my daughter that this may have been the worst restaurant meal that I have ever had. On a positive note... The people at the bar seemed to be laughing and having a good time. So if you just want to get some drinks, this might be your place but don't eat the food!! read more

The service is consistently good. I enjoy the food and drinks at night and for brunch! Fun environment and cool ambiance.

Favorite weekend brunch spot. Great biscuits and sausage gravy, pork belly BLT and fried chicken. They're known for specialty cocktails, but the food is always interesting and delicious as well. Cozy atmosphere in beautifully renovated old building. read more

Stopped in here last weekend for a late lunch/early dinner on Sunday. The friend I was with loves it here and since we were shopping down the street, it was perfect. It's very nice inside-not in a fancy way, but in a clean/minimalist and slightly industrial way. It's farm to table so the menu isn't large which is fine with me! I had the stuffed cabbage (vegetarian) and my friend had the shrimp appetizer. Would love to come back for a date night and try a few other menu items and maybe a drink or two! read more

Slow Hand - Stuffed cabbage - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

See all

I have been wanting to try Slowhand for a while now. I had no trouble getting a Sunday brunch res. There was only one other group dining in the restaurant. It was so hot out so we opted to sit inside for a reprieve, but it was equally as hot inside. While its a very cool concept and design, I felt as though it was way too dark in there for a Sunday brunch. We decided to have a small snack to support the business. We ordered the Aguachile. I was blown away by this small plate. It was a perfect snack for two and I did not feel gipped by the size. It was rather large for tapas. Fresh shrimp, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, Fresno chiles and potato chips. Very delicious and light. Well balanced. I would definitely return for dinner. Hoping the temperature was just a fluke. read more

Went to visit on Dec 2 and most menu items were unavailable. We had to leave and eat somewhere else Holiday drinks were tasty read more

Stopped here for a cocktail on a Wednesday night during happy hour. Was surprisingly quiet and the bartender was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, made an excellent cosmo. Didn't try food but would come back for the cocktails and ambiance alone. read more

Slow Hand - Cosmopolitan - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

FYI.... If you plan to go to Sleigh Bar(upstairs), call ahead and check for a private party. We drove over an hour and found out there was a private party. This was not advertised online anywhere. Really disappointed! Also, we said we could sit down stairs and then hostess said it was reservations only. Online says no reservations. Grr! read more

I'll keep this short and sweet! I've been here a few times now, different times during the day (brunch, happy hour, dinner). Each visit was a pleasant experience. I have nothing remotely negative to say! The wait staff has always been kind, attentive, and helpful! During the warm months they have outdoor seating. They have live music from time to time. There's a large bar on the main floor. And there's a bar upstairs, that offers more of a private lounge experience if you can snag one of those tables! There's a TV upstairs if you're trying to catch a game. The closest parking would be street parking surrounding the block or a parking garage on E Market/High St. read more

See all

Very cozy, speakeasy type vibe. We usually sit at the bar to enjoy their delicious apps and craft cocktails. Love Slow Hand!

I came in for a Friday brunch with two coworkers, there was no one else in the place. Not sure if that's a good thing or not! Either way, we had a decent experience. The service was good, as it should be in an empty restaurant and everything came out quickly. My boss ordered sliders as her meal, I tasted them and thought they were pretty good. My other coworker had pancakes and they were very tasty and fluffy. I had the beet salad and the dressing was amazing but I really enjoyed the goat cheese crouton most of all. My boss and I also had mimosas. They were good but I felt they were overpriced for the size. We're likely to return sometime. read more

I scheduled a reservation for Friday afternoon around 6. It wasn't crowded when we arrived and we were seated immediately. Our server was very nice and attentive to our needs throughout the meal. We ordered a pair of margaritas, which were not the greatest. The food made up for it though. The shrimp was fresh and flavorful, but I wish there were more than 3. The deviled eggs were soft and layered with this creamy and tangy filling. I could've ate a dozen. And the scallops were cooked to perfection; they had a buttery, sweet tasting flavor, and the couscous offset a great balance for a perfect dish. read more

See all

What a really neat spot. The food is literally handcrafted and pleasing to the palate. They have a great selection of brews and most, if not all are local. Ambience is great, staff is very pleasant and accommodating, and it's walkable from anywhere in the town / borough of West Chester. One last note is, it's not a college hangout, which I enjoy read more

Slow Hand - Multiple mixers - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

See all

My brother and sister in law had their wedding minimony reception upstairs at Slow Hand this past weekend. The service was top notch right from the beginning. We were greeted by friendly, talented bar tenders who whipped up some of the best cocktails we've ever had. The raw bar, cheese and meats, and other cocktail hour food was all delicious. They allowed for the jazz band to play next to the bar for the evening, such a nice touch! We were seated at a beautifully decorated long table for dinner. The menu consisted of an 8 course meal. When I say that every dish was better than the last, I mean it. Service continued to be phenomenal. The flavors and creativity of the chef were apparent and some of the best dishes I've had in a LONG time. The chef even came to the table at the end of the night to chat, we were very impressed by his work. We were extremely happy with the quality of the food, the service, and the entire evening hosted at Slow Hand. I highly recommend them for any private event!!! read more

Slow Hand - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

See all

Live Slow Hand. Drinks are always top notch. Weekends there is always a good band! Food is always good. Best Nashville Hot Chicken in town!

I really like this place, so much so I've been here 3 times in 6 weeks, and I live 45 minutes away. The first two times were for drinks. A great varietal beer selection, an excellent Old Fashion, and a creative homemade cocktail named the Slow Hand, were expertly prepared, ONCE the bartender got around to waiting on me. Three different bartenders on three different visits and all of them slow. And while we're at it, the barstools seem old and lean towards the front, creating an awkward angle at the waist for those of us with bad backs. Other than drinks, I stopped back while I was in the neighborhood for lunch the other day. I had a wonderful salad with avocado and salmon. It was delicious, very fresh and small for being listed under "Large Plates". But a solid 4 stars. If you are in West Chester, this is way better than Iron Hill, and as good as Stove and Tap. read more

Went tonight with 15 to have a drink and the upstairs bar service was terrible do yourself a favor and venture elsewhere!

I came here for brunch with my mom and sister. I got the breakfast sandwich in a biscuit and it was amazing. The biscuit had great flavor! It was a lot for a breakfast sandwich so get it if your hungry. My mom got the quiche and my sister the standard breakfast. My sister loved the bread that came with her breakfast. Overall the food was good! Our waiter was very nice and attentive. The place was pretty empty and people kept walking by looking in the windows. I hope they give it a try! read more

Slow Hand - Breakfast sandwich - New American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Slow Hand. This restaurant deserves better than looking out at a huge eye sore construction project complete with no sidewalk access. It screams DEAD MAN ZONE...WARNING TO ALL WHO COME NEAR. The decor is minimalistic cool. A classic Conway Twitty photo patrols the restaurant from the bar. Their take on the Old Fashion was INCREDIBLE. The burnt orange trick is genius. Instantly this has achieved best in town status for an old fashioned. The BBQ Pulled Pork was solid, not as Smokey as preferred, but nice. NASHVILLE HOT CHIC - the wings were YUGE, tasty and a nice take on our new favorite But it's their frying game that stand outs out over every bar in town. The beer battered tempura style onion ring was light yet held strong. Absolutely delicious as well was the not too greasy pome frites. Service was how we like it...there when needed, respectable of our desire to be alone to connect after a long week. read more

Not the best experience. Food was not the best as well as service lack luster for sure. Good vibe for a cocktail but not for dinner.

Wowza! What an amazing experience. We had a little bit off the happy hour menu and a little bit off the regular menu. We ordered the salmon sliders (smoky goodness), loaded hashbrown (I mean...), deviled eggs (topped with crispy shrimp), cucumber tea sandwiches (amazing umami), lamb ribs with German potato salad (I now love lamb ribs), chicken and foie gras nuggets (holy mother...SO good, SO decadent) and cocktails...great selection of wine, beer and cocktails. Service was impeccable...you can tell when an entire restaurant staff passionate about what they do, and this place is a shining example. I can't wait to come back! read more

Slow Hand is a beautiful restaurant. I get a very clean and crisp feeling when I walk through the door. The staff is super friendly and accommodating here. Their beverage menu is extensive with many great beer selections on tap and delicious cocktails to choose from. Their food menu is limited which is nice so you no one spends a half hour flipping through lots of pages. My friend and I met for happy hour which runs 5-7. The specials featured on 7/11 were $1 off drafts, $5 Old Fashions $5 slushy drink and $5 special vodka drink. They also offered $5 onion rings and $5 ham croquettes. We ordered the onions rings to split and each had our own Belly Bombers (three sliders). I also had two grapefruit sculpins and my friend had a mojito and a beer. At the end, our bill came to $59. The onions rings were so good and I loved the sauce that it came with. The burgers were ok, not really anything to get too excited about. Cheese is $0.50 extra. The atmosphere and staff are worth the visit but I feel like it was pretty expensive for a casual happy hour visit. read more

See all

Made a reservation for Slow Hand New Year's Eve. The food was not impressive. Ordered a salad that came out with my meal-- my dining partners meal arrived 10 minutes after mine-- and his was hamburgers-- I wanted to like this place the interior was cool-- we will give it another try read more

Came here for drinks when starting out the Friday night in West Chester and had a neat time. It's definitely very elevated looking, especially compared to the previous restaurant that was in there and I'm happy about it. Loved the decor, the bar tenders and the drinks were good. The kitchen is open late so we actually ordered delicious food at 11pm which was exciting to me! Had the sliders and they had great flavor but a bit too thick of a bun for the meat. Price was pretty fair for the atmosphere and quality of food/drink. The big guy next to me ordered the hot chicken and actually said "sweet mother of God" at how hot it was. I see another reviewer complained that the portions were small but I don't think there was the realization that this is indeed a tapas restaurant (at least for now). So far so good and I hope it will only get better. read more

See all

We stopped by to see the band The Sermon! play. We sat towards the back, hoping to be able to talk a little bit, but the volume of the music was so incredibly loud. It was impossible. Being a sound geek like I am, I noticed that there was absolutely no sound absorbing paneling or acoustics treatment Any place in the venue. It was really uncomfortable, and we left after just one drink. Service was good and beer prices fair. read more

A sparse but semi shoplike decor greets you as you enter the bar, which is well spaced and open-sensed, yet cozy and hospitable nonetheless. A portrait of Conway Twitty, the true "Slow Hand", subtly smiles from behind the bar. A warm and welcoming feel drifts over you, typically unprecedented in a spot where one sees so much chrome and copper. There is an exquisitely comfortable upstairs space, open only on Fridays and Saturdays at this time. Magnum and BA Baracus cast a baleful eye back from decades past. Two drinks began my explorations: Rum Punch; which was very fruity and light, with a spirity accent. Delicious! Dos Besitos: lusciously fruitful with an jalapeño afterbite! Revelatory! Shift change, two different bartenders and fantastic drink consistency for my second Dos Besitos. Heavily infused with gruyere and fontina, the Ham Croquettes do not disappoint, especially with the saucing of local honey and dijon. Magnifique! The food is a bit pricey for the serving size, but so very satisfying to the palette! If you are trying to stuff the void before drinks; well, don't! Eat and drink over a long period here! Pay for pleasure, my friends! $45 for an app and 3 drinks for one fellow. Not bad, and an immensely blissful experience for my mouth! 4.5/5, with extra kudos given to the immensely amenable staff! read more

See all