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Boxcar Brewpub

3.9
3.9
71 Reviews
$30 and under
Beer Garden
142 E. Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for live music
  • Good for groups
The R'Alehouse at Boxcar is a relaxed gathering place for excellent Pennsylvania craft beer, wine and spirits, old school arcade games and incredible live music. Our goal is to be a warm, family-friendly establishment where patrons feel less like customers and more like old friends.

Come down to our R'Alehouse and try one of our delicious homemade brews or enjoy one of your favorite PA brewery, winery and distillery guest taps.

We also proudly offer rotating food trucks on Fridays and Saturdays and encourage you to order from one of our amazing nearby restaurants or even bring your own food!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Beer Garden, Brewery
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Boxcar’s special events can take place in 2 of our unique spaces. Our first floor gives you access to the main bar, fully stocked with all locally-crafted Boxcar brews, ciders and PA wines, old-school arcade games, and plenty of seating only steps from the dance floor. Located in the back is our “beer garden” filled with a 120-inch flat screen TV (if desired) and a large performance stage that features limitless entertainment arrangements that can be reconfigured upon request.Moving upstairs, we have a balcony level which boasts a great sightline of the party below. The sizeable lounge area is filled with high-top tables and comfy, casual living room seating complete with leather couches, coffee tables, ottomans, and chairs.
  • Neighborhood
    West Chester
  • Cross street
    Matlack Street
  • Parking details
    West Chester has several parking garages and meters in close walking distance to the R'Alehouse. Check out the parking map below to see all garages in the surrounding area. Most metered parking now accepts credit cards. Please do not park in the lot across from us as it is privately owned.<br /><br />http://www.downtownwestchester.com/view_program.php?id=392
  • Entertainment
    Boxcar Brewpub hosts special events such as comedy shows and jazz dinner shows as well as other live, local entertainment weekly. To see our complete lineup of upcoming events, visit our website at http://www.boxcarbrewingcompany.com/events-and-activities.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 71 people are saying

Boxcar Brewpub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

71 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 29, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Main chef was on vacation. Food was meh. Would’ve gone somewhere else had I known limited options and mediocre food

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  2. DianeG VIP

    Atlantic City23 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on December 2, 2017

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food had to be returned because it was cold. Our meals did not come out together. the guacamole had large chunks of fruit in it and was not seasoned. The food was not tasty in general. Our waiter was friendly and did the best he could. The kitchen is in need of help. They should stick to serving beer.

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  3. TammiS

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 25, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit to BoxCar. Tonight we brought our daughter and grandmom for dinner. The restaurant was lively, but not crowded. Fish &chips were a hit, crispy and hot, which grandmom enjoyed. The chicken sandwich was a hit with our daughter, the foodie. The portobello mushroom sandwich was delish, the goat cheese, arugula and onion jam were packed with flavor. The burger, with portobello mushroom, bacon and cheese hit the spot. We were a little disappointed with the onion rings. They were a bit over cooked and the portion not as generous as on our first visit. My dining companions did not care for the dipping sauce. We enjoyed the special beer with mango and ginger. The vodka was also very good. We look forward to returning to this local establishment. 😊

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  4. bcwave

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 25, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great live music, great craft beer, good food. No cover! Just a really fun place to hang with friends.

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  5. newlywedsdinner

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 18, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good and they pride themselves on their beer. I had an excellent English ale. I will definitely return to sample more of both their food and beer menu.

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  6. Lacking

    Philadelphia13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 4, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    First time here. It was OK but nothing special. Food was pretty good, service was fine. Beer was very good. But the ambiance was kind of funky. To be fair the first floor room was closed for a private party the night I was there. The public was directed upstairs to a room that seem to have few windows if any. I was like being in someones attic with poor lighting. It didn't come across very well. I might try it again but I am not in any rush. There are just to many other better places in West Chester.

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  7. KristineW

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 4, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister and I took out dad here before a show at the local theater to celebrate his birthday. We each had amazing meals and loved the house made chips, onion rings, burger with mac and cheese and bacon, tacos, and portabella mushroom sandwich. The beers were tasty and the prices were very reasonable. We would definitely go back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun time! Love listening to Gunnar's group while meeting with friends and enjoying a delicious bite to eat.

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  9. FineDining

    Charleston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 25, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great evening-but they seem to rush you out ( even though we were the late seating).They had no coffee, or dessert. Left and got that elsewhere! We could have stayed and listened all night to the band, but the staff didn't encourage in any way, with asking if we'd like anything else...drinks, etc. just handed us the bill

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  10. abide

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 5, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting food menu and beer menu. Inexpensive, friendly, solid.

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Boxcar Brewpub is rated 3.9 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Boxcar Brewpub

142 E. Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Matlack Street
  • Neighborhood
    West Chester
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Beer Garden, Brewery
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    West Chester has several parking garages and meters in close walking distance to the R'Alehouse. Check out the parking map below to see all garages in the surrounding area. Most metered parking now accepts credit cards. Please do not park in the lot across from us as it is privately owned.<br /><br />http://www.downtownwestchester.com/view_program.php?id=392
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Boxcar Brewpub hosts special events such as comedy shows and jazz dinner shows as well as other live, local entertainment weekly. To see our complete lineup of upcoming events, visit our website at http://www.boxcarbrewingcompany.com/events-and-activities.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Boxcar’s special events can take place in 2 of our unique spaces. Our first floor gives you access to the main bar, fully stocked with all locally-crafted Boxcar brews, ciders and PA wines, old-school arcade games, and plenty of seating only steps from the dance floor. Located in the back is our “beer garden” filled with a 120-inch flat screen TV (if desired) and a large performance stage that features limitless entertainment arrangements that can be reconfigured upon request.Moving upstairs, we have a balcony level which boasts a great sightline of the party below. The sizeable lounge area is filled with high-top tables and comfy, casual living room seating complete with leather couches, coffee tables, ottomans, and chairs.
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