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Black Powder Tavern, Wayne, PA
Black Powder Tavern, Wayne, PA
Black Powder Tavern, Wayne, PA
Black Powder Tavern, Wayne, PA
Black Powder Tavern, Wayne, PA

Black Powder Tavern

4.7
4.7
2102 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch Buffet

    $29.00 - $59.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    We are offering a Brunch Buffet from 11:00am-3:00pm, and a Dinner Buffet from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Our regular a la carte menu is not available.

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 2,102 people are saying

Black Powder 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Powder Tavern offers a "Revolutionary War ambience" with a diverse menu of well-executed dishes. Guests praise the "excellent" service and "delicious" meals, highlighting favorites like the burger, short ribs, and chicken pot pie. It's perfect for family gatherings, with a warm and cozy atmosphere that feels "homey."
2,102 Reviews
  1. Maria VIP

    Philadelphia121 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stopped here for a simple Mother - Daughter lunch, as my daughter loves their Buffalo wings. They didn't disappoint! In addition, we enjoyed a Mediterranean Salad and the Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich. They are definitely on the list of my favorite places.

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  2. Maureen VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Ehh, is how I would describe our first visit. Hate that 2 people are always offered the smallest and loudest table in a restaurant. Got a booth in the back of the restaurant which was close to the kitchen. Waitress offered bread & butter basket but never got it. Ordered soup & a salad and entree's at the same time. Halfway through the small salad, the entree's arrived (blazingly quick) Entree's - cajun mac & cheese and pork loin schnitzel. Mac & cheese had spice but was runny. Schnitzel didn't have a lot of flavor. Also ordered a glass of wine which arrived after the entree's. As we left, we saw other tables seemed to pick the burgers. Maybe we should have done that. I wouldn't make a special trip up to the restaurant.

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  3. Heather VIP

    Philadelphia175 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night my husband and I joined our friends for dinner and we had a blast. Paul D. was our server and he was great. My husband’s friend got the crab cakes, after Paul suggested them. He said they were amazing. My husband had been wanting to try the burger and finally had it. He said it was the best burger he’s had. I went with the short ribs and my friend got the salmon. For my bday dessert, I got the chocolate custard brownie and my feigns got the apple bread pudding. Both were scrumptious. Drinks complimented our meals: salted caramel martini for me and an espresso and chocolate martini for my friend. Thanks for a fun evening!

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  4. Dusterext

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Told server twice to hold order for main portion of meal till we finish appetizers Didn’t listen

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  5. DavidS

    Charleston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice location with Revolutionary War ambience, food is excellent as well as the service. Good teamwork from front desk, waitstaff, bartenders and managers. Nice place to meet friends and family or eat at the and watch a game.

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  6. kathy

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    very enjoyable, lovely and accommodating server. Everyone in my party of four enjoyed their meal.

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  7. Margaret

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated St. Patrick's Day and appreciated that they had some traditional specials along with their regular, varied menu. It's a great spot for family gatherings with a diverse menu - some options for all generations. It's typical "gastropub" fare, nicely prepared. We were there on a busy Sunday lunch hour and appreciated very attentive service from our server as well as a visit to the table from the manager, checking to see if we were pleased with our meals. Good location, diverse, casual menu and very good service.

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  8. Harriet VIP

    Philadelphia37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I forget our server's name, I wish they wore name tags, I believe her name began with an "S", she was amazing. Very kind and attentive but not overly so. Food was delicious! My friend and I meet up every 4 to 6 weeks to catch up with each other and we always come to Black Powder Tavern. It has that "homey" feel. We are both so glad we live close by.

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  9. Amy VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great with the exception of the valet service. They were awful and were very reckless with my car and a few others. They drove way too fast thru a crowded lot, and I saw them almost hit another car TWICE with mine. One was messing around with my car as we came out of the restaurant to leave.

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  10. Michael

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent despite being crowded. The meatloaf was incredible. This was our first time there. We will definitely go back

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Black Powder Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 2102 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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