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The Water Wheel Tavern, Doylestown, PA

The Water Wheel Tavern

4.6
4.6
856 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
A photo of The Water Wheel Tavern restaurant

The Water Wheel Tavern

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Doylestown

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions



Water Wheel Tavern is an historic Bucks County landmark originally built in 1714 by John Dyer, an English Quaker. It existed for centuries as a water wheel driven grist mill, and later hosted both a post office and a general store. The mill was transformed into an inn and tavern with the repeal of prohibition in 1933.

Now, after an extensive industrial chic renovation, we invite you to experience our comfortable ambiance, diverse menu and hard working professional staff!

*High tops & Patio tables are non reservable, but we will make every attempt to accommodate your request.*

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 348-8300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Guillermo Vasquez
  • Private party facilities
    Water Wheel Tavern can host Private Events for 20-100 people in any of our 3 private party spaces! Packages are online

What 856 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Water Wheel Tavern offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "exceptional staff" and "memorable evenings". Guests praise "amazing food and service" and enjoy the diverse menu, including standout dishes like French Onion Soup and prime rib. While some find prices high, the "beautiful outdoor space" and live entertainment enhance the dining experience.

856 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress,Bella, was phenomenal and the food was great!

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  2. Janos

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had an early lunch here the day after Thanksgiving. The food and service was very good in a pleasant ambience.

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  3. Jill

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall pleasant experience. My only complaint was the soup was not hot. I had to ask for it to be reheated.

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  4. Barbara

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered an entree. No salad or bread with it. I would t come back for an entree but would come back again for a sandwich. Atmosphere was nice with the singer

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  5. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent. One minor complaint, Dining room in the back seemed very loud at times.

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  6. kyra

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was incredible! Food was delicious - all in all a great experience!!!!

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  7. Laurence

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always receive a friendly greeting. Prime Rib on Wednesday is delicious. Great service. Reasonable prices

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  8. Elizabeth

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We received wonderful service at the Water Wheel Tavern. We had to leave for an event and food and freshly made coffee arrived in good time. Our waitress was great. The skillet hash was tasty. But I found the Belgian waffles too sweet and cakey, although the caramelized apple topping was delicious.

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  9. Renee

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good except for soggy sweet potatoes that our server was quickly replaced when it was mentioned. That is just one example of the outstanding service. carrot Ginger soup was very good and my friend loved the fact that French Onion soup is served with a scissors to cut the otherwise unwieldy cheese on the top. We will definitely go back again. We especially like the outdoor space when it is open.

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  10. Don

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Burger was not well done and cold. French Dip sandwich was loaded with gristle. We have eaten here before and always had good meals. This was certainly not the norm, but nevertheless it was not a good experience.

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The Water Wheel Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Water Wheel Tavern restaurant

The Water Wheel Tavern

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Doylestown

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Water Wheel Tavern

4424 Old Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902

Additional information

  • Area
    Doylestown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Guillermo Vasquez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (215) 348-8300
  • Private party facilities
    Water Wheel Tavern can host Private Events for 20-100 people in any of our 3 private party spaces! Packages are online
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