The Whip Tavern

The Whip Tavern is a bit in the boondocks, but it has a crowded (free) valet parking area. Inside, the atmosphere is rustic yet cozy—very English pub–style. You can tell this place gets packed with locals, making it feel like a hidden gem. The servers definitely expect you to have a reservation, so it’s highly recommended. There’s a nice selection of beers to choose from. The Scotch egg was decent. The soups were a bit disappointing especially the mushroom soup, which wasn’t the creamy mushroom soup most people would expect. It was very bland.. tasted healthy. That said, I was blown away by the weekend special beef Wellington. The bangers and mash were pretty good as well. The English toffee pudding was excellent! Overall, the prices weren’t bad. The bartender greeted us promptly and my server was great. I would definitely come back and try more dishes.

"A little piece of home" from the second I walked in I felt like I'd walked in a pub at home in Nottingham England. I was totally spoiled for choice with the options on the menu but the the number one food I miss from the uk is sausages so bangers and mash was the obvious choice. I now have to go back again sometime soon for the fish and chips but then I have to make the difficult decision to get mushy pees or curry sauce. I guess I could get both. Since then I also heard they do an amazing full English breakfast (brunch) so I guess what I'm saying is, "it's bloody lovely at the Whip and I'm gonna make it me second home!"

One of our local favorites in the middle of nowhere. Always great service, food, beer and friendly patrons.

We stopped in on our way home from Deleware. Parking is a bit of an issue, but the service was great and the food was outstanding. Probably the best shepherds pie I have had outside of England. Prices were compatible with other restaurants. Place was packed but we took a seat at the bar and had a great time. Locals were super friendly. Only issue was when we went to leave someone had parked us in.

Wonderful and aesthetically pleasing kind of atmosphere with amazing eats! We have celebrated 2 holiday parties here, once in 2023, once in 2024. We plan on doing our next holiday party here again in 2025. Recently met a friend for lunch here and it’s now our go to spot to meet up. Service can be a bit hectic, but it’s always compassionate and they are up front and honest when things are busy. Servers are great, drinks are interesting and tasty and again the food is so amazing! On our most recent visit we had this burger and chicken sandwich and we split both because of the interesting condiments that were on it and we had never heard of-truly out of this world! Excited to return. If you haven’t been-it’s a must go! Be aware parking could be tricky if it’s a busy night, if you can carpool that’s best. Oh-at the holiday party, we tried every dessert on the menu-everything is perfection! You can also BYOB and they’ll bring wine glasses to the table and open your bottle for you as well. There’s something for everyone at The Whip!

We were a party of 2, with reservations. First off, it's a real English pub in America. Bar None. It's in a quaint building on the crossroads of gorgeous agricultural countryside in rural Pennsylvania. It also boasts the fireplace, the woodwork, and the atmosphere. It's also Kid friendly, indicative of a real pub. Drinks: The draft menu was well rounded, with a nice collection of imports. All told probably 70+ beers and ciders to choose from. I settled on a Crabbie's Original Ginger Beer, which I haven't had for eons. My wife went with a Unsweetened Ice Tea, it was dark and definitely a house blend. They were a great start. Appetizers: We both settled on Welsh rarebit and bubble and squeak. They were fantastic. The B&S was very luscious. The freshness of the scallions and cabbage was incredible, and the sour cream was just this decadent compote of sorts that tied it together. The Welsh rarebit was equally delicious, and long after the Crostini was gone, the staff simply left it at the table as it basically became a dip-all for everything. It's that Damn good . Mains: I wanted to do a review on a full english experience in America. I went into this restaurant with that attitude. However, the special they offered BBQ Platters "Smoked Chicken Quarter, Banger, Pulled Pit Beef & Pork Belly with spicy pickles and Apple.Slaw" spoke to me. A truly Englich Pub producing American BBQ, the one food America is noted in creating. I had to try it, and I wasn't disappointed. First off, let's get this out of the way. This kitchen knows how to make slaw. I can confidently recommend anything with slaw in the description without even trying it. Not only was it house, but you can tell the recipe was scrutinized. The only sin was there wasn't more of it, same for the house pickles which was a bit unfortunate the meat was resting on it, so I couldn't get a full crisp bite, they were warm and limp, but the brine was good and the acid cut through the pork belly. Since we were going there, the pork belly was the star. It was so succulent , it's one of those things you can't stop eating. Tender, chewy with a hard smoke flavor that spreads across the palate. The BBQ chicken is another masterpiece, something that's often on menus and never delivers. The care and attention, full pink smoke throughout with absolutely delicious crisp skin. Based on the love and attention that went into it, let's just say the non shalont entry on the menu almost makes it feel cheap. It was excellent. The pulled beef pulled the whole plate together. The Banger... although there, I feel like it got lost. If you love sausage, I would do the bangers and mash to let that speak on its own. It was delicious, but I wanted gravy to go with it. My wife's English onion was from what she reported equally delicious, and although I didn't try it. A regret. She says she detected the worcestershire & and sage, and I could see the cheddar. All hallmarks of the real deal. Due to extreme inclement weather that was occurring at the time, we did cut the meal short of dessert, In hindsight, we should have stayed and tried the sticky toffee pudding. Final: We would definitely come back. If you follow us, you know we do a lot of pubs, mostly Irish. It was most excellent to find an English gem. Highly Recommend. Criticism: They have shepherd's pie and are known to do luxury pie. If you're going to go there based on the BBQ chicken. I would love to see a chicken pie. Thank you for a beautiful dinner.

Nestled in the picturesque farmlands of Coatesville, The Whip Tavern is a charming, rustic Irish pub that exudes authenticity from its decor to its menu. This beloved spot clearly has a loyal following, as it was packed even during a weekday afternoon visit. The food mostly lived up to its stellar reputation. The appetizers were the highlight of the meal—the scotch egg, served with the best Irish mustard I’ve ever tasted, and the bubble and squeak were both outstanding. For entrées, my husband raved about his bangers and mash, especially the rich, flavorful gravy. I enjoyed the shepherd’s pie, but it was slightly sweeter than I expected, perhaps due to an abundance of peas or a robust tomato paste base. We couldn’t resist trying the sticky toffee pudding for dessert, which lived up to its rave reviews—rich, sweet, and utterly satisfying. We’re already looking forward to returning to explore more of the menu at this delightful pub. If you're a fan of hearty, well-crafted Irish fare in a cozy atmosphere, The Whip Tavern is well worth a visit.

Went for a Sunday lunch for our first visit and had an enjoyable meal. We ordered scotch eggs, onion soup, the special of the day soup (chilled leek and potato), bacon Mac and cheese, shepherds pie, and sticky toffee pudding dessert. Overall, everything was very good but under seasoned. Every item just needed a little more salt/pepper/herbs and spices. My only other critique is that the interior needs a bit more decor and warmth. I understand they’re going for an English pub feel. The Dandelion in Philadelphia is a great example of staying true to a British pub style while having a little more warmth and atmosphere. If the food was seasoned better and there was more ambiance my review would be a full five stars. I would recommend making a reservation. EDIT: I am unfortunately editing my review to deduct a star, because we brought family here for brunch a couple weeks after this initial visit. Everyone was really excited to try Scotch eggs. We ordered one for everyone at the table and we were told they were “out of them”. We were the very first seating of the morning! How could you not have a signature menu item not prepared for Sunday brunch?