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The Trophy Room - The Jockey Tavern, Malvern, PA

The Jockey Tavern

4.5 (186)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
240 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
Located near the heart of horse country in Malvern, The Jockey Tavern combines equestrian charm with warm tavern hospitality. A full makeover of the former McKenzie Brew House, this family-owned gastropub offers scratch-made comfort foods, signature cocktails inspired by the Triple Crown, and an extensive bourbon selection.

Featuring three fireplaces, elegant dining rooms, and private event spaces, The Jockey Tavern provides a stylish yet cozy atmosphere. Guests love the seafood bar, hearty mains like the Tomahawk Pork Chop, and crowd-favorites like the Martinique Salad. Don’t miss Jockey Hour, with half-priced drinks and Buck-a-Shuck oysters, or the Sunday Roast.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, with lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch options. Come experience Malvern’s newest dining destination!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Bill Mangan
  • Catering
    Book today: https://www.jockeytavern.com/event-spaces
  • Private party facilities
    Host Your Event at The Jockey Tavern!From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our elegant private event spaces provide the perfect setting. Choose from refined dining rooms, lively cocktail spaces or the classy Polo Lounge. Enjoy chef-made cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and warm tavern hospitality. Let’s make your event unforgettable.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Malvern
  • Cross Street
    Across from Lincoln Court Shopping Center
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 186 people are saying

The Jockey Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Jockey Tavern impresses with its "awesome live music," "excellent service," and "diverse menu." The newly remodeled interior provides a "great ambiance" for diners. Guests enjoy the "delicious food" and specialties like the "smoked brisket nachos." While some found service inconsistent, the atmosphere and quality dining make it a "must visit."
186 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My colleague and I took four Customers for dinner. The decor was fine and appears to have been recently revamped. The lighting was good, the ambience was fine with nice muted colors. The service was top class and the food was generally acceptable. The one disappointment was my New York Strip Steak. It was without a doubt the toughest Steak I have had for years. Half of it was gristle. The Knife had insufficient serrations to cut the meat. It is a shame as the Wine was good and generally the meal was 3*. Having just had a NY Strip Steak within the last two weeks, which I could cut with a Fork, I was very disappointed. Quiet Dining at 6:00 PM and perhaps I will return but not ina hurry. The Wine was fine.

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  2. Stephen

    Philadelphia County56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Crab cakes with tater tots were delicious. Miso salmon bowl also very tasty. Food could have been served hotter. Happy hour prices until 6:00 pm on weekends is great! Trophy room has a quiet and refined atmosphere. Service was prompt and attentive. We will return.
    The Jockey TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Stephen, Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you found the food delicious and the service met your expectations. Thank you for the feedback regarding the temperature of the food - this is being reviewed internally with our kitchen team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  3. Amanda

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed with food and service, will not go back for sure.
    The Jockey TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Amanda, We’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at The Jockey Tavern. This is not the level of quality or service we aim to provide, and we appreciate you taking the time to bring this to our attention. We are discussing internally to ensure this does not happen again. We hope to welcome you back in the future for a much better experience. Best, Drew Mangan Owner

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  4. Sarina VIP

    Philadelphia County36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best spots around. From the service, to the atmosphere to the food, oh and awesome live music. A must go too! New favorite place!!!
    The Jockey TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Sarina, Thank you for the wonderful review and high ratings! We are so happy to hear you decided to spend your Friday evening with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  5. Michael VIP

    Philadelphia County47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great changeover from the previous McKenzie Brewhouse. Beautiful updates to the interior, great ambiance, beautiful bar with seating all the way around. Menu was very diverse so plenty of options for what your palate desires and food was very flavorful. Excellent service all the way around. Great spot for solo dining, small or big groups. Highly recommend.
    The Jockey TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Michael, Thank you for your wonderful review! We strive to make our guests feel happy and comfortable and we're glad to hear we succeeded in all aspects. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  6. Sara

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed dinner in their outside patio area. Complete set up with an outdoor bar etc
    The Jockey TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Sara, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed dinner on our patio! We hope to welcome you back soon for another great meal. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  7. Ashlie VIP

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best experience at the Jockey Tavern celebrating my husbands birthday. We will definitely be back!
    The Jockey TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Ashlie, Thank you so much for choosing The Jockey Tavern to celebrate your husband's birthday! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations in the future. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  8. Suzanne

    New York City7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was extremely greasy and both my husband and I were sick all night after our dinner at The Jockey Tavern.
    The Jockey TavernResponded on 4 June 2025
    Hi Suzanne, We’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at The Jockey Tavern. This is certainly not the level of quality or care we aim to provide, and we take your feedback very seriously. We’re reviewing this internally with our kitchen team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We appreciate you taking the time to share this with us. Per my private message, please reach out to me via email so we can discuss further. I'd love to welcome you back for another (much better!) experience! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  9. Dana VIP

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and we were excited to try it. We loved the decor and ambiance. Our server, Emma was attentive and friendly. The hostess was very polite. They both wished us happy anniversary since I put it on reservation. We loved our appetizer, dinner, drinks and dessert.
    The Jockey TavernResponded on 2 June 2025
    Thanks for the review, Dana! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic anniversary celebration at The Jockey Tavern. It's always a pleasure to make special occasions even more memorable. We're glad you loved your experience and we look forward to serving you again on your next visit. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  10. John VIP

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice menu with many different items not normally found in restaurants in the area. Unfortunately, the brussels sprouts were not cooked enough. Also two people at the table ordered the short ribs, one got a large piece and the other got a very small piece. The people that ordered the short ribs, both were men. Overall, it was one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in the area in quite some time. 
    The Jockey TavernResponded on 2 June 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, John! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our diverse menu and found it to be one of the best dining experiences you've had in the area. We apologize for the shortfall with the Brussels sprouts and the discrepancy in the portion sizes. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into account for future improvements. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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FAQs

The Jockey Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 296-2222.

The Jockey Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 186 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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240 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Across from Lincoln Court Shopping Center
  • Area
    Malvern
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bill Mangan
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Book today: https://www.jockeytavern.com/event-spaces
  • Private party facilities
    Host Your Event at The Jockey Tavern!From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our elegant private event spaces provide the perfect setting. Choose from refined dining rooms, lively cocktail spaces or the classy Polo Lounge. Enjoy chef-made cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and warm tavern hospitality. Let’s make your event unforgettable.
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