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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
2091 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet and private parking lot are available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Saylor

Offers

  • Excellent Happy Hour at BPT!

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
    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 2,091 people are saying

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 warm, rustic atmosphere with consistently "great food and service." The menu features standout items like short ribs and French onion soup, and the seasonal dishes are a highlight. Service is attentive, ensuring a "wonderful experience." Despite occasional noise, the ambiance and historic charm create an inviting dining spot.
2,091 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great casual dining. The staff are super friendly and available. They have options for everyone. And the historic building is unique.

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  2. Marc

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice tavern. Great atmosphere.The waitress Justine, was great. Good food. Will visit again.

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  3. Frank

    Philadelphia

    113 reviews

    3.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for Brunch, my wife and I had breakfast items off the menu. food good server attentive , prices fair.

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  4. JoAnn

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is very good. Highly recommend pot pie, meat loaf and pork loin schnitzel. Mushroom soup (a special) was awesome. My only complaint is the noise level.

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  5. Jackie

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time! Nice surroundings. Food was good. I had veggie burger which was really good. French fries had perfect amount of salt and they were hot. My friends had the pork sandwich which was stacked high and the chicken sandwich which was good as well. Service was great too.

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  6. Bernard

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food at reasonable prices, good service and friendly staff. That’s why we keep coming back.

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  7. Mark

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and ambiance. Every meal presented was thoroughly enjoyed by our party. We stopped during a long holiday weekend and will definitely be returning during our next visit to the area.

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  8. Joe

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. The uneven table surface is odd and not great for martini glasses. The servers were all very nice and we had a great time. We will be back!!

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  9. Rob

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was really bad. I usually give the benefit of the doubt but when I have to ask for water 4 times and I don’t get it until after I eat my meal, it’s hard to say I was happy with this place. Walking in got my hopes up! Hopefully it was just a one off

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  10. David

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service. Was our first time there and cant wait to go back!

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Black Powder Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 2091 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Black Powder Tavern

1164 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet and private parking lot are available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Saylor
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  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
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