The Jockey Tavern — Restaurant in East Whiteland Township

We hosted a bridal shower here, and while the food was delicious and our server was kind, I unfortunately cannot recommend this venue for private events. First, the room was uncomfortably hot—the AC was clearly broken, but no one said a word to us. At one point, staff brought in a fan, but it was covered in dust, which felt unsanitary and inappropriate for a special occasion. The room was also overcrowded with unnecessary chairs. Even though I provided a head count, I ended up having to move chairs into the hallway myself just to make space. I also had to specifically ask for a small table for gifts, which should have been obvious given that this was a bridal shower. Another issue was the beverages. Sodas were served in glass bottles rather than fountain drinks, and since that wasn’t disclosed in the contract, I was surprised when every refill meant I was charged for a whole new soda. That added up quickly. My biggest disappointment was with dietary accommodations. I had communicated ahead of time that two guests had restrictions (gluten-free and vegetarian). The restaurant made no substitutions or thoughtful accommodations whatsoever. The groom’s mother, who is gluten-free, was served nothing but rice and broccoli for her entrée—yet we were still charged full price. I was embarrassed on her behalf. Overall, while the food itself was great and service kind, the event management side of this restaurant needs serious improvement. I imagine dining here for a regular meal would be enjoyable, but I do not recommend booking this place for special events—especially if you have guests with dietary...

We went here on Christmas Eve with my in laws and had a 7:30pm reservation for 6 of us. Our first time visiting. No one told us the restaurant closes at 8:00pm or we would’ve booked an earlier reservation. Our waitress, as soon as she came to our table, she had an attitude and rushed us to put in our drink and food order without giving us a lot of time at all. You could clearly tell she didn’t want to be there and the entire time gave us a horrible attitude and made us feel rushed. Then at the end when she dropped off the check she proceed to say sorry I was rushing I want to see my family. Trying to say your horrible attitude was justified because you DECIDED to work Christmas Eve does not work. I work in the restaurant industry and this was the first time I actually had a horrible experience. To our waitress, maybe next time don’t work Christmas Eve if you’re going to have a bad attitude, it literally killed the vibe. I wish I would’ve spoken to the manager but we only had a half hour to eat and pay so didn’t have much time. Just addressing this situation so hopefully she doesn’t think it’s acceptable to do to the next guests. UPDATE: Manager reached out and offered us a partial refund, apologized and gave us a gift card as well. He was quick to take accountability in addition to confirm they have spoken to the waitress about her behavior. This shows how important they take their customer’s reviews and how you handle situations like these as a restaurant owner. We will be back to give it...

I knew of the previous restaurant that occupied this space and was interested to see what it transformed into. First of all, the space is unrecognizable. It's very sophisticated and up-scale looking, but still provides a cozy and relaxed vibe.

The event coordinator was attentive, responsive, and extremely helpful as I planned a large party in the downstairs trophy room. I held a surprise retirement party for my mother-in-law with all of her closest friends and loved ones. Many of our family/friends have younger children and the space was an absolute hit for both children and adults alike. The children had plenty of space to bop around while the adults were able to drink beer and cocktails and watch the US open on the smart TVs! (I highly recommend the espresso martini.) The space truly accommodated everyone. Bonus: you can play your own playlist if you have one prepared OR they will play one for you if you're like me and forgot to put one together.

And don't get me started on the food! It was mouth-watering and did not disappoint. I consider myself a foodie and I absolutely loved it. The stuffed mushrooms are something I will be dreaming of until I come back!

The space was beautiful and spacious and the food was a hit. Can't wait...