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The Trophy Room - The Jockey Tavern, Malvern, PA

The Jockey Tavern

4.5 (196)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
240 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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!

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
  • Neighborhood
    Malvern
  • Cross street
    Across from Lincoln Court Shopping Center
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 196 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Jockey Tavern offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with "great food" and "excellent service." Diners appreciate the "beautiful decor" and "cozy seating." While some find it "very noisy," others enjoy the "lively bar area" and "happy hour specials." The "diverse menu" features standout dishes like "crab cakes," "lamb and spinach egg rolls," and "scallops and shrimp in coconut curry sauce." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
196 Reviews
  1. Maureen VIP

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I love what the new owners have done with the remodeling! The decor is beautiful! Nice big bar in beautiful sun room. Nicely designed outside. Food was ok. I ordered a burger medium, it was medium rare. I hardly touched it. My husband ordered short ribs which were tasty but the Brussels sprouts were cold. My daughter ordered coconut curry shrimp. She did not enjoy it, no coconut flavor at all! Large portion of fish and chips! Server was friendly, it was busy so that could be why we didn’t see her often.

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  2. Emiley

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The music was very loud in the bar area. It’s disappointing as it’s difficult to have conversations with the your party. If music is playing again and you want to talk with your group, ask not to sit in the bar area. Otherwise, food, service and ambience is consistently exceptional.

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  3. Barbara VIP

    Philadelphia County45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great except there was not enough parking and we had to park across Rt. 30 in Lincoln Court.
    The Jockey TavernResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Barbara, We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Jockey Tavern. We're sorry for the inconvenience you faced due to parking and we appreciate your patience. We're glad to know that despite this, you still had a great time. We're looking forward to your next visit and hope to provide you with an even better experience. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  4. Alicia

    Philadelphia County17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was wonderful!! Food was very tasty. Our family enjoyed our visit.
    The Jockey TavernResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Alicia, Thank you for the review and high ratings! It's great to know that you enjoyed our tasty food and found the service to be top-notch. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests, and your feedback is a testament to that. We hope to welcome you and your family back soon for another delightful dining experience! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  5. Sandee

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful server- good was very good but it is VERY NOISY- they have taken the booths away and nothing keeps people from having to talk louder and louder to be heard!
    The Jockey TavernResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Sandee, Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at The Jockey Tavern. We understand that the noise level can be a bit high and we appreciate your feedback on this. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  6. Lisa

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Totally different menu. Food was ok . I got the shrimp and scallop in coconut curry sauce. Very tasty but shrimp done just a little too long. Scallops done perfect. I have to say their cheesecake was to die for . It was way too loud in there and they could have lowered the temperature on the ac. I had to circle around couple times for parking but got a spot within 5 minutes.
    The Jockey TavernResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Lisa, Thank you for the review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our shrimp and scallop dish and do apologize for the overdone shrimp. It's great to know that our cheesecake hit the spot! We understand that the noise level was a bit too high during your visit and we hope to provide you with a quieter experience next time. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  7. Stephen VIP

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. Servers were nice, but we waited for almost an hour to get our food.
    The Jockey TavernResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Stephen, Thank you for your review! We are so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and our service met your expectations. We're sorry to hear about the long wait you experienced with your dinner and hope this won't deter you from visiting us again. We value your feedback and look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  8. Ted

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third time going to The Jockey since it opened recently and I was again impressed with the quality, consistency, and value (relative to other similar restaurants in the area). Great job by the management team!
    The Jockey TavernResponded on June 18, 2025
    Hi Ted, Thank you for the review and high ratings! It's always a pleasure to know that our efforts to provide quality, consistency, and value are appreciated by our valued guests. We look forward to your next visit! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  9. Kathy VIP

    Philadelphia County58 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good & portions were generous. My only "miss" was the artichoke & crab dip which was a bit spicy and gave me terrible heartburn later. My fellow diners enjoyed their salmon special, scallop & ravioli dish & fish & chips. The fish & chips were declared excellent!
    The Jockey TavernResponded on June 18, 2025
    Hello Kathy, Thank you for the review! We're glad to hear that your group enjoyed the salmon special, scallop & ravioli, and the fish & chips. However, we are always looking for ways to improve so we appreciate your feedback regarding the crab and artichoke dip. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team

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  10. Jeffrey VIP

    Philadelphia County28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible ambiance matched only by our fantastic server, Sarah. The food was delicious and cooked as ordered. This was my first time there but definitely not my last!
    The Jockey TavernResponded on June 18, 2025
    Hello Jeffrey, Thank you for your wonderful review! It's always our goal to provide delicious food and a pleasant dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back 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 196 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for The Jockey Tavern

240 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Across from Lincoln Court Shopping Center
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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