The Stone Tavern

  4.4 – 737 reviews   • Irish pub

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Irish-inspired bar & restaurant serving creative pub fare, with sports on TV & live acoustic music.

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The Stone Tavern 1867 is a family-friendly Irish pub in West Chester, PA, blending Irish heritage with a modern twist. Enjoy house-made dishes, …

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West Chester people, you better try this place rn if you haven’t

Today my dad and I went to the Stone Tavern in West Chester Pennsylvania and I strongly recommend everyone goes here and tries this place …

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The DDP
After reading a plentiful amount of reviews espousing the qualities of The Stone Tavern, and viewing some amazing looking photos of the food, a work colleague and I were excited to visit for lunch and try it out.

We were promptly seated in a mostly full dining area just to the right of the entrance around 12:30 pm on a Thursday. The dining room was spacious with plenty of room between tables though the booths are a tad tight. A large bar area with lots of TVs looked appealing as well. Drinks were quickly ordered and served as we perused the menu. While we had both looked at the menu prior to coming, and had an idea of what we wanted, there were so many appealing options that we second guessed a little as we made the tough decisions to not order way more than we could consume. Finally we decided on The Hot Roast Beef Sandwich with fries, the Ribeye Cheesesteak with fries, and a bowl of the Tomato, Bacon Mac & Cheese with the agreement to split the sandwiches and mac & cheese so we could both try additional items.

Three very full and visually appealing plates of food arrived quickly (about 10-12 minutes after ordering) and we were ready to dig in.

First up was the Ribeye Cheesesteak with caramelized stout onions, truffled local mushrooms, and sharp provolone on a Liscio’s roll. Immediately viewable was the limited amount of cheese that was only lining the roll and not mixed into the meat in any way. Biting into the sandwich revealed a dry meat with a distinctly non-cheesesteak flavor. It wasn’t bad, but it just tasted like a bland steak and cheese sandwich. The sharp provolone didn’t make it to the party and had no noticeable presence. After eating half of my portion I added some ketchup which helped some with the dryness. This was a 2.5 out of 5 and I wouldn’t bother ordering it again.

I also started to consume the shoestring french fries while I ate the cheesesteak, and they were delicious. Crisp with just the right amount of salt. 4 out of 5.

Next up was the Hot Roast Beef Sandwich with thinly shaved Black Angus beef that is roasted daily, served with Au Jus, and horseradish sauce on a long roll. Topped with cheese and loaded with meat, this is what I was most looking forward to and couldn’t wait to take a bite. I wish I hadn’t! By itself, this was probably the blandest sandwich I have ever had in my life, while dipping into the Au Jus definitely improved the flavor, it still wasn’t enough. I tried adding the horseradish sauce, but that was a sad approximation of real horseradish. Worst of all was the meat itself, where I had three different bites that were fatty/gristly and couldn’t be chewed. Can’t say I’ve ever had that from a roast beef sandwich before. 1.5 out of 5.

Lastly, we had the Tomato, Bacon Mac & Cheese consisting of cavatappi pasta, applewood smoked bacon, and some diced tomato. This was sadly also a disappointment. The quality of the cheese left something to be desired and the sauce was very runny in consistency even after letting it sit for 10 mins while everything else was eaten. Another bland dish that neither of us even bothered to finish or box up to take home. Ketchup couldn’t save this. 2 out of 5.

Other than the fries, the only other bright spot was the service. Our waitress Isabella was polite, attentive, and performed her job well. Refilling drinks and making sure we were taken care of. 5 out of 5 for service.

Affordability… for the three dishes and two Diet Cokes the total came to $57.27 with tax plus a $12 tip. The portion sizes were strong, but the flavor eliminated any value proposition.

Overall, the food looked far better than it tasted and I was really disappointed in the meal. I had hoped I’d found a good local pub to take family and friends, but The Stone Tavern doesn’t cut it. 2 out of 5 rating with no good reason to return.
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Michael Horner
From start to finish, this was a wonderful experience. My girlfriend and I stopped in today after a swim meet. We were pleasantly surprised at how awesome this place was. Old time pub atmosphere and very inviting. Our server was everything we could have asked for. Personable, attentive, and all-around good at her job. Sorry, her name escapes me. Then the food came. The deviled eggs were a great starter and got us excited for the rest of the food. She had the Ruben, and I had the butcher burger. Everything was cooked perfectly. I would love to go back for dinner sometime soon. Go check this place out in your in the area. Note: I cut the burger in half before I took the picture. Got excited lol.
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Michele Dunleavy
Unfortunately, the waitress was not attended to our meeting. We also were trying to get happy hour beverages at the bar while we had dinner and that was not permitted.
It was a party for we were eating and planning to drink however, once we discovered that we cannot get beverages at the bar and we’re told that if you have a table, you cannot get the discount. We were not pleased. We are relocating to another establishment in Westchester, thanks for the food. Have a great night.
We also reached out to the manager and he told us that that’s the way the policy is ,it’s up to the owner. He was of no help.
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Brandywine Lady
We have a winner!
We had driven by the Stone Tavern too many times or mentioned it when we parked at our “go to” restaurant, their neighbor to the right.
The Stone Tavern has a fun rustic Celtic atmosphere and menu (Shepherds Pie with Lamb) On the strength of our first visit, we’ve been many more times bringing family and friends. The Roast Beef Sandwich or Butcher Burger with Sharp Provolone are amazing – the best I’ve had. Even the side salad is fresh and dressed beautifully with their House White Balsamic. Needless to say, we will be back soon, when I want to try their Harp Irish Lager.
We are happy to be able to come at lunch. We’ve tried coming at dinner. Loud rock music, Bingo, noise and long waits. Come in the afternoon and enjoy the true ambiance of this quaint restaurant.
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Laura Osenbach Matta
Our server walked past our table at least ten times without stopping once to check on us. We also learned that happy hour is only available at the bar. Even though we were seated at a table, I went up to the bar to order directly and was still told I couldn’t receive happy hour pricing unless I sat there.

I attempted to speak with the manager, but there was no effort to accommodate or make things right. Overall, extremely disappointing service despite good food.
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David
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Exceptional Service Thanks to Emma!** ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Today, **December 28, 2025**, we had the absolute pleasure of being taken care of by **Emma**, and she made our experience truly unforgettable. From the start, Emma was the perfect balance of **fun, professional, and incredibly attentive**. She checked in on us at all the right moments, made sure we had everything we needed, and created an atmosphere where we felt completely taken care of without ever feeling rushed.

Her **recommendations were spot on**—especially the **roast beef**, which was absolutely delicious. Trusting Emma’s suggestion was one of the best decisions we made!

This visit was extra special as it was a **family reunion with our niece**, and Emma handled everything flawlessly. She remained warm, professional, and genuinely caring throughout the entire meal, making sure our table felt comfortable and welcomed the whole time.

Because of Emma, this was not only our **first experience**, but it certainly won’t be our last. We will **absolutely be coming back and asking for her by name**.

Thank you, Emma, for making our first visit such an amazing one.
**See you very soon!**
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Shelly
Great old skool Irish joint. Scotch eggs with Guiness grain mustard were on point, and the Guiness onion soup was frigging to die for. Give them your business.
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Jocelyn Bergdorff
Alright, buckle up folks, because I’m about to take you on a culinary journey that’ll leave your taste buds singing like a choir of angels (or maybe just a choir of slightly tipsy Irishmen).

Stone Tavern, you magnificent beast of a restaurant, you’ve done it again!

First up, the scotch eggs. Imagine a perfectly cooked egg, swaddled in sausage, and then deep-fried to golden perfection. It’s like a party in your mouth, and everyone’s invited.

Next, we tackled the shepherd’s pie with lamb. Tender, flavorful lamb swimming in a sea of gravy, all topped with a cloud of mashed potatoes. I swear, I almost wept with joy.

And then… the fish and chips. Crispy, flaky fish that practically melts in your mouth, paired with perfectly golden fries. It’s the kind of dish that makes you want to stand up and salute the chef.

But hold on to your hats, folks, because the best was yet to come. The homemade vanilla bread pudding. Oh. My. God. It’s like a warm hug from your grandma, if your grandma was a master pastry chef. I’m pretty sure I proposed marriage to this dessert.

In short, Stone Tavern is a culinary paradise. Go there. Eat everything. Thank me later.
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Caroline B
Absolutely perfect meal. The wings were so crispy, and the French onion soup hit the spot. The Reuben was the star of the show, perfect amount of meat and sauce. The apple blossom…I mean WOW. The dough was sooo warm and fresh and delicious, I could eat it all day long.

Live music was an amazing surprise too! Highly recommend this spot. Waitress was so sweet too.
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Becky Savastio
My lengthy relationship with The Stone Tavern in West Chester is now over. Firstly, their food is mediocre at best. It’s bland pub food no better than your average diner. But the real problem came last night. My family and I stopped in for what we thought was going to be a nice quiet dinner after a long, exhausting evening. We opened the door of the restaurant, only to be blasted in all of our ears by music that was at an ear-splitting, hearing-damaging volume. My 80 year old mother was wincing in pain as her hearing aids amplified the already blaring music to an eardrum-rupturing level. Obviously, we couldn’t stay longer than a few seconds. As we were leaving, I decided to give my feedback about the ridiculous, totally unneccesary, inappropriate noise levels, and I started explaining why were leaving to the teenager at the front. Worse still than the bland food, the horrible volume of music, and the trivia night person screaming into the microphone, was the fact the teenage boy in front said he would NOT pass along my feedback to the manager or owner because “it’s just how it is,” and “we can’t accommodate everyone,” and “they’ve been doing this for years and they’re not going to change it.” This is literally the first time in my life I have encountered anyone saying that no, they would not pass along my feedback. Let me clear something up for the people making these decisions: the volume of the music and trivia screamer will absolutely cause permanent hearing damage in all of your staff and diners. There is NO reason why the music and trivia person have to be THAT loud. The average person would be able to hear everything just fine at a quarter of the volume. I have been to plenty of pubs having trivia night, and NO ONE had the music and trivia person at ANYWHERE near the volume you people had it at last night. No one. It was louder than a concert. Further, those rude little children at the front need some training in customer service. If a customer asks them to pass along feedback, they need to learn to pass along the feedback, not tell the customer no, they won’t pass it along. These kids have no idea that their hearing IS absolutely sustaining permanent damage from that level of noise. I hope all of their parents read this and I hope the manager and owner reads it. Your kids’ hearing is undergoing permanent longterm damage by working at The Stone Tavern in West Chester, Pa. And by the way, you just lost three longtime customers. Never again!
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