Philadelphia, PA - West Chester, PA, is home to the West Chester University of Pennsylvania, a public university located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, 20 miles west of Philadelphia. Along with the university comes several great bars and restaurants, from classic college bars to high-end speakeasies.
The Best 10 Bars Near West Chester University
Newest West Chester Bar: Good Bad and Ugly is Stove and Co's playful twist on an old-fashioned underground fun dive bar, where they will serve up drinks, beers, bar food, vibes, games, music, and sports five nights a week. Every story has three sides, and GBU will tell them all - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Come as you are, be who you are, and be prepared to let your hair down and have a good ole time.
Jake's Bar ā Timeless college and neighborhood bar with inexpensive beers in fun surrounding 549 S Matlack St, West Chester, PA 19382
Four Dogs Tavern - This historic stable-turned-eatery provides a new American brasserie fare and a full bar area. 1300 W Strasburg Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
Split Rail Tavern - Top-notch speakeasy with an old-world appeal offering a wide variety of microbrews and an artisan menu. 15 N Walnut St, West Chester, PA 19380
Kildares Irish Pub - Roomy, casual spot and great drink specials, perfect wings, and traditional Irish fare, including fish 'n' chips. 18 W Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380
Side Bar & Restaurant - Standard American menu, three bar areas & an in-season patio area in a casual space. 10 E Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380
Bar Avalon - This eatery serves up a traditional Italian-Spanish menu alongside a chef's table with an open kitchen concept. 116 E Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant - Regional brewpub shelling out craft home-brewed beers along with American comfort foods. 3 W Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380
Rams Head Bar & Grill - Rustic spot includes a wood deck offering up some of the area's best pub grub and a revolving list of draft beer. 40 E Market St, West Chester, PA 19382
The Social-Festive nightspot features Cajun-influenced eats alongside craft cocktails in a comfy, trendy setting. 117 E Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380
The Stone Tavern - Irish tavern & offering creative pub fare, with live sports and acoustic music. 1227 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382
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