Limoncello

Limoncello on Walnut Street in the borough of West Chester

It's 5 pm and already SRO. If you don't get here at 4, make sure you have a plan B. Food is exceptional. The salad with fish is all you need. Free homemade bread (great), bruschetta and limoncello at end. All add to great value.

Rating

Recommended

Bartender
Waitress Fabiana from Rome. Great service and conversation despite busy, hectic environment.

Food and Price Drinks

Richard and  Catherine both ordered salmon salad ($14 each) and daughter Jennifer ordered arugula salad ($8). Catherine got Montepulciano ($6) and Jen got Cabernet Sauvignon. Richard got Chimay White ($7). 

Days and Hours
Monday through Friday 4 to 6

Parking
We parked in a lot across the street. It can be difficult to park in West Chester and meters are 25 cents for 10 minutes!

Vibe

Always busy and noisy but fun. Tight spacing between tables and bar.

He said:

With home made bread and bruschetta as well as ample food in the salad, that's all you need and it's very good value. Food is delicious.

She said:
Once West Chester University is in session in the fall, the bar area gets crowded and loud. Even though, there are outdoor heaters for outside dining, the warmer months are ideal to visit this venue's happy hour. The food is always excellent!

White Dog Cafe - Haverford, PA

White Dog Cafe is in a small shopping area called Haverford Square, off of Haverford Road in Haverford, across from Haverford College.

The Den

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Rating 

Recommended


Bartender 

Pete and Damon provided exemplary service even though the bar quickly filled up after our arrival (about 5:10).


Days and Hours 

Monday through Friday 4 to 6


Parking 

Ample free parking in adjacent lot


Vibe 

They did a beautiful job with the space. Very elegant, yet warm, welcoming and a lot like a gracious home. Large wood bar. Great music.


Food and Price 

Unusually extensive happy hour menu including five snacks ($4 each), five apps ($8 each), four shared plates ($10 each) and two sandwiches ($9 and $12). Started with complimentary fresh baked bread (excellent). Ordered Point Judith Calamari app ($8) which was good until about halfway down dish, then fell apart, Antipasti Plate which was really good ($10) and Tuna Tartare app which was outstanding ($8). 

Calamari

Antpasti

Tuna Tartare

Drinks 

Catherine ordered Cabernet ($5) which was good and Richard the draft craft beer No Limits from Two Roads (good) and Victory's Hopdevil (very good) ( $5 each).

He said: 

The complete happy hour experience: easy and free parking (not a given), exceptional atmosphere and many choices of draft beers (eight). Plus menu and brews constantly changing so we're juiced to keep coming back.


She said: I love the Happy Hour bar and "den." Next time we come I get my own tuna tartare!

30 Main

30 Main Ave, Berwyn

Rating

Very Good!

Bartender 

Ashley was terrific. Great service.

Days and Hours 

Monday through Friday 6 to 8 but we called and they said that it was fine to come Saturday night

Parking 

We got a spot right next to restaurant on Main

Vibe 

Corner of Lancaster Ave. Urban feel yet warm and inviting. Some walls made of exposed brick. 

Food and Price 

Overall prices are only slightly discounted from regular menu but still reasonable. We ordered calamari ($10) and sesame encrusted tuna ($12). Both very good. And veggie pizza ($10) was good but flatbread size and you can get better flatbreads elsewhere for a lot less.

Calamari

Sesame Crusted Tuna

  

Veggie Pizza

Drinks 

Richard got Victory Headwaters Pale Ale for $3. Catherine got non happy hour wine. Several craft beers to choose from.

He said: It's not easy to find a Saturday happy hour, especially one that isn't according to the website. Pays to call and ask.

She said: I want to bring the family for the Family Style Deep Fried Turkey Meal - Sunday through Thursday 5 guests for $50 and 10 guests for $100!!!!

Turkey Dinner

High Street Caffe: The Vudu Lounge

The High Street Caffe is located at 322 South High Street in West Chester.

Rating 
Recommended

Bartender 

Tracy was very attentive!

Days and Hours

Sunday - Friday 5-7 PM

Parking 

Small lot behind restaurant

Vibe 

Cajun/voodoo. Dark purple ceilings, walls, tablecloths, and napkins.

Food and Price 

Richard ordered the poached pear salad  (did not really like it) and Catherine ordered the spinach & goat cheese salad (delicious!). We shared the gumbo (very good). All three were $5.

The veggie flat bread ($8) was excellent and was a meal for two in itself, so we brought some home.

Gumbo

Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad

Veggie Flat Bread

Drinks 

Catherine had the house Malbec ($6) and Richard had a Sly Fox Helles lager ($3). Both good.

He said: Very few people in restaurant on Sunday for happy hour. Very laid back and relaxing.

She said: Andouille sausage in spinach salad was a special treat!

Tango

Tango - 39 Morris Avenue in Bryn Mawr by the train station.

Rating
Recommended

Bartender
Chris provided attentive service. Nice guy.

Days and Hours
4:30 -6:30 Monday - Friday

Parking
Plenty of parking right next to restaurant

Vibe
Beautiful space. Former train station with high ceilings, stone walls and fireplace, wood floors, warm and elegant ambient lighting. Small, welcoming bar. Very relaxed.

Food and Price
Appetizers just $4 each. We ordered the Queso Fundido (tasty but too cheesy), Black Bean Chicken Chili (delicious), Mexican Chicken Spring Roll (good, not great) and Margherita Flatbread (simple, light, and crispy).

Black Bean Chicken Chili

Margarita Flatbread

Drinks
$5 select cocktails, $3 and $2 select beers, $5 house wines

He said:
Should have at least two draft craft brews on happy hour menu.

She said:
Love the chili and I would order that and call it dinner!

Verdad

Verdad in Bryn Mawr, PA

Rating
Recommended

Bartender  - Elena
She's great. Especially helpful in describing food and drink options.

Days and Hours
Tuesday - Friday 5 to 7 - Saturday 10 to midnight drink specials only.

Parking
Can park for free in Bryn Mawr Trust lot directly across street.

Vibe
From the sculpted tin ceiling to the ambient lighting, the space is welcoming and tasteful.

The People
The staff are friendly, helpful and responsive.

Food and Price
We ordered three flatbreads (they're small and tasty and just $5 each), a plank of olives ($6) and the arugula salad ($9) - not worth it.  Total: $30 and we're full.

Drinks
Half price cocktails, wine and beer. Catherine really liked La Posta Malbec from Mendoza. Richard really enjoyed the Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA.

He said: Love the mushroom flat bread and olives.

She said: Nice walk into town.