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Black Powder Tavern, Wayne, PA

Black Powder Tavern

4.5
4.5
2012 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for craft beers
Since 1746, the building that houses this tavern has played a part in the establishment of our nation; first as a respite for stagecoach travelers expanding westward and later as a covert rendezvous point for George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, and other leaders of the American revolution. It is believed that during the infamous winter of 1777–1778 at Valley Forge, a major figure in the Continental Army, master military mind Friedrich Von Steuben, designated the tavern as a secret black powder munitions stash for Continental Army couriers. All the while, the tavern continued to provide food, shelter and cheer to the hungry, weary soldiers fighting for their independence. Today, we honor our historic tavern’s tradition with a mission to raise the spirits of our guests. We invite you to experience the small and large plates, craft beers and revolutionary hospitality that is Black Powder Tavern.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (610) 293-9333
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Saylor
  • Private party facilities
    Black Powder Tavern is honored to host your special event and we always make service our top priority. In terms of private dining, we offer two options. The George Washington Quarters is a private dining experience on our second floor that can accommodate 35 guests and the Anthony Wayne Room is a semi private dining experience located on our main level with accommodation for 45 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Wayne
  • Cross street
    W Swedesford Rd
  • Parking details
    Valet and private parking lot are available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Excellent Happy Hour at BPT!

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Our Happy Hour menu offers not only awesome beer, wine, & cocktail specials, but there's some great munchies as well. Come in today to see for yourself! Monday - Friday 4:00pm-6:00pm. (At the bar only).

    Excellent Happy Hour at BPT! Photo

What 2,012 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Powder Tavern offers a warm, historic atmosphere with consistently "amazing" food and "friendly" service. Known for its diverse menu, standout dishes include the French onion soup, chicken pot pie, and Cajun mac and cheese. While noise can be an issue, the ambiance and "attentive" staff make it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

2,012 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    staff was friendly and went out of their way to accommodate us and our dogs. good food, great fast service. will definitely go again

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  2. Kristene

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a casual restaurant but really tasty food and cocktails with quite a varied menu. The service was attentive and top notch.

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  3. JenG

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy lunch rush was well staffed. Chicken wings were the best ever, lots of meat, perfect fry, properly sauced.

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  4. Cynthia

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent brunch. The chicken and waffles were outstanding. The chicken was crispy, hot and juicy along with a crispy waffle. Service was friendly, attentive and made sure our order was prepared as asked (hot honey on the side).

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  5. David

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oktoberfest menu and beer selections were excellent. Between everyone at the table we ordered all three entrees and we're not disappointed in any of them

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  6. Carla

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had reservations and were seated right away. Was very loud. We placed our orders for drink, appetizers and dinner. Drinks were good, however, we never received our appetizer just our dinners. Cancelled the appetizers. One of our steaks was overcooked. They fixed a new one, but of course that left us with one having a meal and one waiting. Food ended up being good, just not a nice experience for the price.

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  7. Chris

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best, as always - Bernie and his team do a fantastic job. Great food, service and atmosphere.

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  8. Deanna

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service! Food was delicious!!! Drinks were yummy!! Will definitely dine here again!!

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  9. George

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The nightly special (flute in this case) was terrible.,Basically just a lot of fried bread coating, very little fish. The wine and liquor selections were much improved since the last time we were there. Service was fine and attentive to any issues. It’s always noisy in this place

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  10. Lisa

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Black Powder never disappoints! Tried the Cajun mac and cheese and it was delicious! What a great combo of chicken sausage and bacon in a cheesey sauce! Also, the breadsticks as our appetizer was delish! My Thai noodle salad with. Chicken was very full of flavor!

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FAQs

Black Powder Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 2012 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Black Powder Tavern

1164 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W Swedesford Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Wayne
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet and private parking lot are available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Saylor
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (610) 293-9333
  • Private party facilities
    Black Powder Tavern is honored to host your special event and we always make service our top priority. In terms of private dining, we offer two options. The George Washington Quarters is a private dining experience on our second floor that can accommodate 35 guests and the Anthony Wayne Room is a semi private dining experience located on our main level with accommodation for 45 guests.
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