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You Need to Visit These Awesome West Chester Bars

August 4, 2016

Whether you’re looking for a quick drink with a friend or for happy hour with coworkers, it’s easy to find a West Chester bar that will suit your needs. From crafty cocktails to rare whiskeys to beer brewed on site, the drink selection here is top-notch. Here are some of the best West Chester bars, if you ask us:

West Chester’s Destination for Whiskey

Saloon 151 — 151 W. Gay St., West Chester, PA

 

Saloon 151 lives up to its name with a distinct Western theme, but with all the cleanliness and televisions of a modern sports bar. Take a virtual tour here to see for yourself. The saloon prides itself on its extensive selection of whiskeys, but you’ll also find wine smoothies, craft beer and other options.

 

The food menu includes lots of tasty BBQ as well as an array of French fry options, from buffalo to Philly-style. The food alone makes this one of our favorite bars in downtown West Chester.

Best Selection of Craft Beer in West Chester

Side Bar & Restaurant — 10 E. Gay St., West Chester, PA

 

Side Bar offers a solid, constantly changing list of craft beer on tap, and nearly half of them are from Pennsylvania breweries. You’ll also find some rarities both on tap and on the bottle list, like some Russian River Brewing sours that are tough to find in PA.

 

Located downtown inside an elegant brick building on Gay Street, Side Bar also offers a family-friendly Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

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West Chester’s Cocktail Central

The Social Lounge — 29-31 E. Gay St., West Chester, PA

 

With a menu of nearly 30 specialty drinks, The Social Lounge is where to go if you want to sip a cocktail. Try creations like the Prohibition-era Whiskey Smash (bourbon, mint, lemon, simple syrup, water, $8) or the watermelon shaker (melon vodka, triple sec, simple syrup, mint, watermelon juice, $13).

 

Happy Hour at the Social Lounge is a pretty killer deal on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., when you’ll find $3 Yuenglings and $2 well drinks, in addition to the usual cocktail menu.

Looking for a Brewery in West Chester?

Boxcar Brewing — 142 E. Market St., West Chester, PA

 

If you’re looking for craft beer brewed right on-site, hit up Boxcar. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday, you can get $3 mugs of the brewery’s flagship beers, which makes it the perfect after-work stop. They also do fun things like weekly trivia and bingo, as well as a Wii Super Smash Bros. tournament, which is coming up on Aug. 11, 2016, for the gamers out there.

 

Looking for beer to take with you? Boxcar sells both growlers and cans.

 

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West Chester residents are lucky to have all these fun places within walking distance of one another. At Chestnut Square, our residents are also within walking distance of all West Chester has to offer, which is much more than just great bars.

 

If you’re looking for a home in West Chester, come see our beautiful community. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can become your new home. You’ll love our modern floor plans, luxurious amenities, and world-class service