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Discover Outdoor Dining on West Chester’s Gay Street This Spring and Summer 2023

April 13, 2023

If you’re looking for impressive restaurants and bars offering outdoor dining, there’s no better place than West Chester’s historical downtown area on Gay Street. Here are three spots to check out for outdoor dining in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Side Bar & Restaurant

Address: 10 E Gay St, West Chester

A favorite for downtown locals, Side Bar & Restaurant surrounds diners with an outdoor dining space designed with floral arrangements that accent the downtown’s red brick buildings. At Side Bar, you’ll find a menu full of interesting plates like Wrong Crowd Guava Lime Braised Chicken Tacos, Seafood Macaroni and Cheese, Chinese Five Spice Pork Tenderloin, and more. Learn more about Side Bar & Restaurant.

The Social

Address: 117 E Gay St, West Chester

The Social is another restaurant on Gay Street that offers outdoor dining. The restaurant’s sidewalk seating area is spacious and perfect for people-watching while enjoying a meal. Serving unique bar fare like Goat Cheese Stuffed Wings (gluten free), Pistachio Fried Chicken, Andouille Meatloaf, and a variety of burgers, The Social is great for dates and friendly gatherings. Learn more about The Social.

Bar Avalon

Address: 116 E Gay St, West Chester

Discover Bar Avalon’s garden patio for outdoor dining this spring and summer. A quaint eater serving rustic Italian-Spanish dishes, Bar AV is a cozier take on the traditional wine bar. Here the food is more traditional, offering dishes like Lamb Bolognese, Seafood Cioppino and handheld burgers and pizza. Learn more about Bar Avalon.