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Black Powder Tavern, Wayne, PA

Black Powder Tavern

4.6
4.6
2088 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 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

  • 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
    (610) 293-9333
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Offers

  • Excellent Happy Hour at BPT!

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    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 2,088 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 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 "wonderful atmosphere" with consistently "excellent food" and "great service." The "cozy vibe" and "historical charm" make it a favorite for many. Highlights include the "Cajun mac and cheese," "crispy chicken and waffles," and "best onion soup." A must-visit for casual dining and special occasions alike.

2,088 Reviews
  1. Frank

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    113 reviews

    3.0

    113 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. JoAnn

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Jackie

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Bernard

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 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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  5. Mark

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 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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  6. Joe

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 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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  7. Rob

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 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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  8. David

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 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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  9. Stacey

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding. Management is very attentive and appreciates good feedback. Go for Thanksgiving Buffet. You will be blown away and truly delighted.

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  10. Edna

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect for a Valentine's Day lunch. The calamari, tomato bisque and club sandwich were delicious. Service was attentive.

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FAQs

Black Powder Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 2088 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Black Powder Tavern

1164 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W Swedesford Rd
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    (610) 293-9333
  • 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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