Place is great. Awesome beer selection. Great times except the bathrooms. Please renovate the bathrooms!
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Rula R.
So I finally decided to go to the Pickering creek inn after many attempts. Im really glad that I did, we came for the queenixville variety show and I enjoyed it! The only thing is that it was so hot inside, no AC only few fans and the place is small which makes it even worse! The bartender didn't seem to know what he's doing so I only got rum and coke which wasn't cold and the beer wasn't cold either. Those are the few things they need to work on. I didn't eat there tonight but I do want to come back for dinner or lunch.
(3)
Robert T.
Took my son here last night. Parking on the side is emblazoned as a tow-away zone but there was no signage indicating this was Pickering's lot. People inside let me know it was. We elected to eat outdoors and were waiting there a little while before we understood that we needed to order at the bar and they bring the food out. The bartender and waitress were very friendly. Hamburgers were very good and on a pleasing hard roll. Sundays the hamburgers are half price, so this was worthwhile. Beer selection is extensive. We both appreciated the relaxed atmosphere here, and we will come back if we are in the area.
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Mark O.
I like this place despite some issues they could fix easily. The beer selection is great. The bartenders are always friendly. Prices are pretty good (except some of the better beers are a little overpriced) Overall it is a sorta divey blue collar place but safe and friendly. Negatives: the food is pretty bad. There is really very little that's good. The wings are ok. Don't bother with the rest. They changed the menu recently but it's still bad. The outdoor patio needs new furniture. It is he absolute cheapest aluminum junk that wobbles when you sit in it. The tables are just as bad. Fix the food and the furniture outside and it would be a go to place.
(3)
Adam S.
Solid craft beer selection, and a great place to day drink. We love going there for their outdoor area one of the few great outdoor bars.
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Mary M.
The only reason I showed up here was to see the band that was playing, but of course I wanted to take full advantage and try the food. I saw other reviews that warned of bad food, but I didn't listen. I got a fried chicken sandwich with pickles. It's $9, $10 if you get fries instead of chips. About 10 minutes after ordering, my food comes out. My sandwich is quite literally a slab of (partially black) fried chicken with pickles thrown on and a mayo mixture. The chicken tasted like it was fried in something that's never cleaned. There was black char just flaking off. The fries were good though, should've just bought those alone for $4.50. On a different note, the drinks are an average price, with my Midori sour being $6.50. There are a lot of beer choices, so my boyfriend was pleased. The bartender was very nice and so was our waitress. All in all, it's a decent place. Just steer clear of the food!
(3)
Lewin B.
The food is terrible. I was with a table of over 10 people we each got something different everything was totally disgusting. This is much worse than your typical "bar food". I've eaten a lot of bars in my life, unfortunately, and this one is definitely one of the worst.
(1)
Susan M.
I'm told the food is good, but having eaten elsewhere I didn't get a chance to try it! The bar was packed for a local band and the poor bartenders were feeling it...took us 20 mins to get service. If we hadn't been there for the music I would have gone elsewhere. There are not enough bathrooms, so there's always a line! They have a nice outdoor seating so I'll come back for dinner in the spring and see if I still feel the same way...
(3)
Ryan L.
It's a hole in the wall. Emphasis on the hole. Beer was on the pricey side, music was absolutely dreadful. They did have some interesting brews on tap, which is their one saving grace.
(2)
Jake B.
Went to the Pickering Creek Inn about a month ago. I opened a bar tab which I used all night to get drinks as you usually do at a bar. When I decided to leave I went to pay for my tab and.... THEY LOST MY CREDIT CARD If I could give this place 0 stars I would. They were completely unapologetic about giving away my credit card on a saturday night. Leaving me no way to get money for the rest of the weekend. and forcing me to wait over a week for a replacement debit card. They even made it a point to try and place the blame on me, saying that maybe I never opened a tab or gave them my card. Well then, is it your business practice to just give people drinks for free all night? Why did you look at the computer screen every time I ordered a drink? that makes a lot of sense. Solid story Once the bartender realized she completely lost my card she claimed that they swipe the card and give it back to you when you order your first drink. Which raises the question, why do you have that stack of peoples credit cards I just watched you frantically look through. Interesting theory When I became disgruntled that they lost my card, I was and harassed by the other bartenders to "calm down" or "everyone makes mistakes sometimes" while still receiving no acknowledgement that they actually did anything wrong. I will never go back to this place. Your beer is overpriced and your service was already TERRIBLE regardless of this experience
(1)
Brian W.
We had a good time here. Service is great. There's an interesting selection of beers and our server had helpful suggestions for what to try. Food quality is uneven. Hot wings were very good, but they were out of bleu cheese dressing. The hamburger was perfect, but the "salad" that came with it was only a couple pieces of lettuce. The pizzas had excellent ingredients and flavor, but they were over-cooked which made them dry and hard to bite through the thick crust. I would have given 3 stars, but I added a star for dog-friendly outdoor seating--this was a big bonus for us.
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Aaron T.
This bar has the best microbrew selection in Phoenixville. They have 12 beers on tap outside in addition to what they have available inside. The patio bar is a nice place to hang out, but when it is enclosed in the colder months the acoustics are unappealing since there is nothing outside to absorb the sound. However, in the warmer months this is one of the more comfortable places to enjoy a cocktail outside in Phoenixville.
(3)
Samantha R.
I like Pickering creek mainly for their beer selection and old-timey location. The food is okay, but not the best (more on the pubby side). The service is friendly and attentive. I will definitely come back for 50 cent wing night and the variety of craft beers they offer.
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Jaime Lyn C.
Fun spot in town- love the selection of beer. Had a delicious pulled pork quesadilla and truffle fries...which tasted like regular fries to me! I like the "dive-yness" factor and all of the dollar bills taped to the bar. Cool outdoor area. Was very quiet when the hubs and I stopped in for a quick beer and snack.
(3)
Vinny P.
You're a little odd Pickering Creek, but I think that's ok. I've been to Pickering Creek a few times now it's definitely a good little spot to grab a couple of drinks. They have a pool table that is in halfway decent shape for being in a bar. Even the sticks aren't very beat up which is nice. It's a standard table, a buck a game and I like that about it. The beer selection here is more than adequate and they seem like they rotate their taps fairly frequently. They have an impressive bottle list but it doesn't seem like they have everything in stock that they claim. I'm ok with that, their prices are great. Most recently we played darts and well, that definitely left a little to be desired. There was a table in front of the dartboard (layout fail) and no chalk board to keep score. The darts themselves were also massively beat up. Hopefully they get replaced soon. There is a small stage in the second room that hosts small live acts. I think this is a cool feature and I would definitely come back here for some live music. IT IS HOT AS HELL IN THIS PLACE. I have no idea if they just didn't turn their AC on, or if it was just broken, but it was only 80 outside and it felt like a swamp in here. I know that I will not be able to come here in dead of summer because it will just be unbearable. In summary, good beer, pool, good prices, hot as hell.
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Ben F.
This has become my favorite place to drink in Phoenixville. They have the best music and the best beers on the Bridge. That's all I need.
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Michael K.
Probably the single worst experience of my life. The worst live music ever. Terrible beer selection. Prices are unreasonable for the quality of the place. Horribly unhappy employees. I'm pretty sure whom ever owns this place doesn't know how to run a bar.
(1)
Marcus P.
Ahhh this place. Full of people doing drugs and crackheads live upstairs. If your lucky you will be harassed by at least one person asking for money cause they spent it all on drugs and if you offer to buy them beer instead they get insulted!! Lol drug addicts. Anyways the bathroom hasn't been cleaned in 10 years and smells like poop and pee 24/7. I never met the owner but he already seems like a deusche because the kitchen is dirty too. Unfortunately they have the best craft brews in town but unless you wanna drink with drug addicts and people fresh from rehab this is your place to go. Ive also had the privilege to witness multiple bar fights here and they are never reported and the bartenders make no effort to call the police either in these events. All in all this place should be burnt down because it houses drug addicts and criminals, gotta love Phoenixville!!
(1)
M W.
THIS PLACE IS DIRTY! stuff floating in the drinks, glasses are no washed right, floors and tables are sticky and gross. the food is disgusting. and did I mention it's filled with bums and druggies. The pickering inn aka the Mansion house needs a nice visit from the health department not sure how this place is even open.
So my first trip out to The Pickering Creek Inn was on St. Patrick's day. BUT, in my defense, it was strictly to see Funk Church perform (which made all the crowd irrelevant in my book). We walked in to a mob scene served by only 2 bartenders and our first drinks took almost 37 minutes to get (and so we doubled everything). This sucked for me because my friend was getting drinks EXCEPT that he only had a card and no one with half a brain would have left it for the tab with so much chaos. After about 10:00, however, the bar got very "mature" and it was pretty much immediate service. Despite the original wait time, those bartenders were hustling their asses off. I really hope they made a lot of money, because from 8-10, St. Patrick's Revelers made that bar seem more like an insurmountable wall. The layout is really great for bands the show was a ton of fun! there is a relatively large stage/dance area, a large bar and a great patio. I second other's opinions of the pool table-- a-ok for a bar. Crowd was very diverse and very mixed age-wise, with groups ranging from early 20s to mid 30's/40's to gray-hair and distinguished... The bouncers were pretty awesome, too (special thanks to Steve Holmes for remembering my face and not charging me a second cover when i came back in from the car!) Considering how crowded it was, I really liked the Pickering Creek Inn, and will be watching for shows that will make it worth heading out to Pheonixville for...
(3)
Jeffrey W.
Good beer selection, live music which is a plus ...the food will make you sh!t yourself so don't eat it or have a colon spasm, but otherwise great place to hang out.
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Katie F.
Beer selection was ok... Service was awful! Left the bar without eating, because we were given menus, but no one ever came over to take our order.
(1)
Nick C.
Great beer selection at fair prices. Really not into the bands - like, I avoid this place like the plague if I drive up and I hear music outside. They are consistently terrible. Food is ok ... I feel like it was better in the plast. My muscles were overcooked and way too spicy, the spice overpowered any flavor they had. I like heat, but without flavor it's kind of pointless. The bartender who is there the most, Jess, is super cool and great at her job. The atmosphere is good.
(3)
John R.
I used to be a regular for their yuengs and wings special. The wings are excellent. Large wings that aren't fried but grilled with a dry rub and buffalo sauce. The bartender is really nice and their constantly rotating beer selection is nice. As for the appearance, it isn't the best. In the summers its a little warm (no central air) and in the winters are a bit chilly. Overall, it is a decent place.
(3)
Steve J.
The staff here are all nice, but the food sucks. Frozen hamburger patties, tasteless tacos. It's ok to go for the beers, but there are a lot of seedy people that hang out in the area. i have seen several fights. If you are hungry, there are plenty of other good places to eat in phoenixville.
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Brian M.
Went to a holiday party held at the Pickering Creek Inn. The food was served buffet style. They put out lots of very bland, unappealing food. Greasy potatoes and soggy vegetables, tasteless Tilapia, flavorless chicken and tough beef. But, there was lots of it. When I looked at the regular menu, it was basically sandwiches. So I'm not sure what we were served reflects what they normally put out. But from what we had, the food there is blah! The beer was good and the live music while very good was a bit loud to allow socializing. The service was good, except when they tried to bill everyone for the booze (which was extra). They'd collect the check then forget who had given it to them when they brought the change or returned the credit card.
(2)
Kevin D.
Their brew selection is by far one of the best around and top 3 in Phoenixville. Some of the servers aren't really on their A game. I had the one bartender ignore me completely. And I've heard, though the food selection is great, the wait time is NOT so much.But overall, I like Pickering Creek. I love the vibe and the history that comes with it. They do a lot of awesome stuff in the community...so I guess I'll just put in the wait time to get a beer.
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Valerie P.
Went here with some friends, excellent selection of beer. The band was fun but the punching game in the back was a bit dangerous. :-)
(4)
Lauren F.
Meh meh meh Went here last night. Sat outside--the seating was below mediocre. Service was extremely slow because there was only one waitress (poor girl! especially on a friday night). Drinks took forever to get and I stuck with water. The food was okay. we ordered the wings to start. I had the panini with field greens which was decent. For bar food actually not too bad. The indoor seating is so outdated and odd. It's quite banquet styled which is just weird. And it was like a sauna in there too!! Overall, a big meh. This was like, a last resort because the Fitzwater was ridiculously packed
(2)
Peter B.
Drink all you want, drink until your heart is content, but don't eat. The menu was pretty basic, and my first thought was a few items, but done right. Yeah, I was wrong. I got the boar tacos and the wifey got a burger. The tacos were small, a sprinkle of beef and avocado. I can only imagine who ever made these tacos always selected Bare Bone Rations when they played Oregon Trail. The meal came with potato chips and a pickle, meh. My wife's burger was pretty average and it cost 75 cents for additional toppings. At one point smoke was coming out of the kitchen into the bar. I could hear the cook laughing, who do they have back there the Joker? Here's the good part, the servers are nice and the drinks vary. Pickering Creek has cheap domestic beers to various IPA and hoppy beers. There's outside seating and the bar has a nice feel to it. Pickering Creek hosts live music on the weekends, so it can be entertaining. However, the low score is due to the food being dull, when compared to other places in Phoenixville. I'd go back for the beer, but I'll eat someplace else.
(2)
Andrew L.
This place has a great menu with very delicious food. I have not had a bad meal here ever except that sometimes they seem to be out of menu choices. I hope that means that they get items fresh and sell what they can. Although the food is great, the menu is very small and could use a few new additions. The beer selection? I have to say it has the best selection of draft beers in town. Try the Oatmeal Stout. The only downside to the whole place is that when the new owners took over they forgot about the outdated decor of the place. Imagine going to your favorite hometown bar where you have relaxing booths and cozy corners to talk to friends with and having one of the Golden Girls come in and put her touch to the place. If they ever have a flashback to the 80's party they are all set. Please update the decor people!
(4)
Justin H.
My favorite bar in Phoenixville for sure. Great tap selection, reasonable beer prices.
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Jenna M.
One of the best bars in Phoenxville - assuming you really, really like beer! Overall best beer selection on the strip downtown. And as far as I know, the only bar with a pool table! The staff there is always friendly and knowledgeable about what's on tap. Also, bands playing there are usually decent.
(4)
Jennifer H.
Did not dig this place one bit. Soggy "panini", fake prosciutto, fishy calamari, dirty fryer, greasy wings, and poor bar service. Blah!
(1)
Drew K.
I stopped by last night with some friends to have a drink before leaving town. I have been to the Pickering Creek Inn several times over the past month and always had a good time. There is a great beer selection of local and craft brews, friendly staff, and live music all the time. Recommend to friends in the area, for sure!
(4)
Steven S.
Ate outside for the first time, nice night but they could upgrade the decor and furniture. Once again, great beer on tap and by the bottle. Wings and brisket was good.
(3)
Hungry M.
The food is not very good, but the beer is AMAZING. Way fun if there is a band.
(3)
David F.
I have been in Phoenixville for 9 years now and have never had a desire to trek over to The Old Mansion House. When the new owners took over they spruced the place up a bit (not a ton of changes, still needs work) but they introduced what might be the best micro brew selection in the area. Micro brews from all over the US dominate the bar taps with local favs like Sly Fox and Victory, and a huge selection of other award winning micros from across the states. I was there on an all you can eat mussels Wednesday night (in a yummy beer batter sauce) and it was some of the tastiest mussels I've had in a while. Along with the mussels its topped with fresh cooked veggies in the same beer batter sauce and served with toasted garlic bread. The beer batter sauce was yummy enough to ask for extra bread to soak up all its glory. But even better than the mussels I gobbled up was the great beer selection. If you're a micro brew fan and you're looking for some micro's that you've never tried (or heard about and wanted to try) then the Pickering Creek Inn is your place to be. I'll reserve a star (up or down) for the next visit when I have a full dinner. For beer I'd give it a 5 1/2 stars - WOW!
(4)
Dave S.
Formerly known as The Mansion House. The new owners completely revamped the place adding an extensive beer menu (many Belgians & Micros). The menu is full of delicious items.
(4)
Courtney G.
Very cool spot right in Phoenixville. The patio area is very nice. I went there the other night for some beers and they had a great selection of IPA's. It was also half price flat breads so we got the barbeque chicken flatbread and the veggie flatbread. both were very good! Will definitely be going back. The bartender/waiter on the patio was also great! He made the experience really enjoyable
(4)
Amanda K.
Craft beer, good food. I got a great BBQ flatbread. Outdoors. Our waiter was amazing. Only thing I didn't like was the smoking outside on the patio but I don't think that is avoidable.
(4)
Greg T.
I am a bar fly, straight up bar fly. This is what you want out of a bar, fun staff, outside, pool table, and everything fun. Tony does punk the last Sunday of the month and Wednesday karaoke, yep. Stop by, have some drinks, and talk to everyone. It's just a fun bar.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner, Late Night Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey, Casual Noise Level : Average Music : Live Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Rob O.
Place is great. Awesome beer selection. Great times except the bathrooms. Please renovate the bathrooms!
(2)Rula R.
So I finally decided to go to the Pickering creek inn after many attempts. Im really glad that I did, we came for the queenixville variety show and I enjoyed it! The only thing is that it was so hot inside, no AC only few fans and the place is small which makes it even worse! The bartender didn't seem to know what he's doing so I only got rum and coke which wasn't cold and the beer wasn't cold either. Those are the few things they need to work on. I didn't eat there tonight but I do want to come back for dinner or lunch.
(3)Robert T.
Took my son here last night. Parking on the side is emblazoned as a tow-away zone but there was no signage indicating this was Pickering's lot. People inside let me know it was. We elected to eat outdoors and were waiting there a little while before we understood that we needed to order at the bar and they bring the food out. The bartender and waitress were very friendly. Hamburgers were very good and on a pleasing hard roll. Sundays the hamburgers are half price, so this was worthwhile. Beer selection is extensive. We both appreciated the relaxed atmosphere here, and we will come back if we are in the area.
(3)Mark O.
I like this place despite some issues they could fix easily. The beer selection is great. The bartenders are always friendly. Prices are pretty good (except some of the better beers are a little overpriced) Overall it is a sorta divey blue collar place but safe and friendly. Negatives: the food is pretty bad. There is really very little that's good. The wings are ok. Don't bother with the rest. They changed the menu recently but it's still bad. The outdoor patio needs new furniture. It is he absolute cheapest aluminum junk that wobbles when you sit in it. The tables are just as bad. Fix the food and the furniture outside and it would be a go to place.
(3)Adam S.
Solid craft beer selection, and a great place to day drink. We love going there for their outdoor area one of the few great outdoor bars.
(4)Mary M.
The only reason I showed up here was to see the band that was playing, but of course I wanted to take full advantage and try the food. I saw other reviews that warned of bad food, but I didn't listen. I got a fried chicken sandwich with pickles. It's $9, $10 if you get fries instead of chips. About 10 minutes after ordering, my food comes out. My sandwich is quite literally a slab of (partially black) fried chicken with pickles thrown on and a mayo mixture. The chicken tasted like it was fried in something that's never cleaned. There was black char just flaking off. The fries were good though, should've just bought those alone for $4.50. On a different note, the drinks are an average price, with my Midori sour being $6.50. There are a lot of beer choices, so my boyfriend was pleased. The bartender was very nice and so was our waitress. All in all, it's a decent place. Just steer clear of the food!
(3)Lewin B.
The food is terrible. I was with a table of over 10 people we each got something different everything was totally disgusting. This is much worse than your typical "bar food". I've eaten a lot of bars in my life, unfortunately, and this one is definitely one of the worst.
(1)Susan M.
I'm told the food is good, but having eaten elsewhere I didn't get a chance to try it! The bar was packed for a local band and the poor bartenders were feeling it...took us 20 mins to get service. If we hadn't been there for the music I would have gone elsewhere. There are not enough bathrooms, so there's always a line! They have a nice outdoor seating so I'll come back for dinner in the spring and see if I still feel the same way...
(3)Ryan L.
It's a hole in the wall. Emphasis on the hole. Beer was on the pricey side, music was absolutely dreadful. They did have some interesting brews on tap, which is their one saving grace.
(2)Jake B.
Went to the Pickering Creek Inn about a month ago. I opened a bar tab which I used all night to get drinks as you usually do at a bar. When I decided to leave I went to pay for my tab and.... THEY LOST MY CREDIT CARD If I could give this place 0 stars I would. They were completely unapologetic about giving away my credit card on a saturday night. Leaving me no way to get money for the rest of the weekend. and forcing me to wait over a week for a replacement debit card. They even made it a point to try and place the blame on me, saying that maybe I never opened a tab or gave them my card. Well then, is it your business practice to just give people drinks for free all night? Why did you look at the computer screen every time I ordered a drink? that makes a lot of sense. Solid story Once the bartender realized she completely lost my card she claimed that they swipe the card and give it back to you when you order your first drink. Which raises the question, why do you have that stack of peoples credit cards I just watched you frantically look through. Interesting theory When I became disgruntled that they lost my card, I was and harassed by the other bartenders to "calm down" or "everyone makes mistakes sometimes" while still receiving no acknowledgement that they actually did anything wrong. I will never go back to this place. Your beer is overpriced and your service was already TERRIBLE regardless of this experience
(1)Brian W.
We had a good time here. Service is great. There's an interesting selection of beers and our server had helpful suggestions for what to try. Food quality is uneven. Hot wings were very good, but they were out of bleu cheese dressing. The hamburger was perfect, but the "salad" that came with it was only a couple pieces of lettuce. The pizzas had excellent ingredients and flavor, but they were over-cooked which made them dry and hard to bite through the thick crust. I would have given 3 stars, but I added a star for dog-friendly outdoor seating--this was a big bonus for us.
(4)Aaron T.
This bar has the best microbrew selection in Phoenixville. They have 12 beers on tap outside in addition to what they have available inside. The patio bar is a nice place to hang out, but when it is enclosed in the colder months the acoustics are unappealing since there is nothing outside to absorb the sound. However, in the warmer months this is one of the more comfortable places to enjoy a cocktail outside in Phoenixville.
(3)Samantha R.
I like Pickering creek mainly for their beer selection and old-timey location. The food is okay, but not the best (more on the pubby side). The service is friendly and attentive. I will definitely come back for 50 cent wing night and the variety of craft beers they offer.
(4)Jaime Lyn C.
Fun spot in town- love the selection of beer. Had a delicious pulled pork quesadilla and truffle fries...which tasted like regular fries to me! I like the "dive-yness" factor and all of the dollar bills taped to the bar. Cool outdoor area. Was very quiet when the hubs and I stopped in for a quick beer and snack.
(3)Vinny P.
You're a little odd Pickering Creek, but I think that's ok. I've been to Pickering Creek a few times now it's definitely a good little spot to grab a couple of drinks. They have a pool table that is in halfway decent shape for being in a bar. Even the sticks aren't very beat up which is nice. It's a standard table, a buck a game and I like that about it. The beer selection here is more than adequate and they seem like they rotate their taps fairly frequently. They have an impressive bottle list but it doesn't seem like they have everything in stock that they claim. I'm ok with that, their prices are great. Most recently we played darts and well, that definitely left a little to be desired. There was a table in front of the dartboard (layout fail) and no chalk board to keep score. The darts themselves were also massively beat up. Hopefully they get replaced soon. There is a small stage in the second room that hosts small live acts. I think this is a cool feature and I would definitely come back here for some live music. IT IS HOT AS HELL IN THIS PLACE. I have no idea if they just didn't turn their AC on, or if it was just broken, but it was only 80 outside and it felt like a swamp in here. I know that I will not be able to come here in dead of summer because it will just be unbearable. In summary, good beer, pool, good prices, hot as hell.
(3)Ben F.
This has become my favorite place to drink in Phoenixville. They have the best music and the best beers on the Bridge. That's all I need.
(5)Michael K.
Probably the single worst experience of my life. The worst live music ever. Terrible beer selection. Prices are unreasonable for the quality of the place. Horribly unhappy employees. I'm pretty sure whom ever owns this place doesn't know how to run a bar.
(1)Marcus P.
Ahhh this place. Full of people doing drugs and crackheads live upstairs. If your lucky you will be harassed by at least one person asking for money cause they spent it all on drugs and if you offer to buy them beer instead they get insulted!! Lol drug addicts. Anyways the bathroom hasn't been cleaned in 10 years and smells like poop and pee 24/7. I never met the owner but he already seems like a deusche because the kitchen is dirty too. Unfortunately they have the best craft brews in town but unless you wanna drink with drug addicts and people fresh from rehab this is your place to go. Ive also had the privilege to witness multiple bar fights here and they are never reported and the bartenders make no effort to call the police either in these events. All in all this place should be burnt down because it houses drug addicts and criminals, gotta love Phoenixville!!
(1)M W.
THIS PLACE IS DIRTY! stuff floating in the drinks, glasses are no washed right, floors and tables are sticky and gross. the food is disgusting. and did I mention it's filled with bums and druggies. The pickering inn aka the Mansion house needs a nice visit from the health department not sure how this place is even open.
(1)Lindsay Y.
In the past, I've only frequented the Pickering for drinks on the patio. Last Friday night, we were desperate for some dinner and all the other restaurants were swamped with First Friday participants. We decided to give Pickering a chance and ended up sitting in their dining room area in front of the stage. The service was pretty bad from the start. It took us a good 30 minutes to get our drink orders in. They completely forgot my fiancés meal and the food that did show up was less than stellar. My friend's nachos were stale and my chicken tacos were smothered in aioli to the point where they were practically inedible. From now on I will just stick to draft beers here. Food and service are clearly not their forte.
(2)Maggie M.
So my first trip out to The Pickering Creek Inn was on St. Patrick's day. BUT, in my defense, it was strictly to see Funk Church perform (which made all the crowd irrelevant in my book). We walked in to a mob scene served by only 2 bartenders and our first drinks took almost 37 minutes to get (and so we doubled everything). This sucked for me because my friend was getting drinks EXCEPT that he only had a card and no one with half a brain would have left it for the tab with so much chaos. After about 10:00, however, the bar got very "mature" and it was pretty much immediate service. Despite the original wait time, those bartenders were hustling their asses off. I really hope they made a lot of money, because from 8-10, St. Patrick's Revelers made that bar seem more like an insurmountable wall. The layout is really great for bands the show was a ton of fun! there is a relatively large stage/dance area, a large bar and a great patio. I second other's opinions of the pool table-- a-ok for a bar. Crowd was very diverse and very mixed age-wise, with groups ranging from early 20s to mid 30's/40's to gray-hair and distinguished... The bouncers were pretty awesome, too (special thanks to Steve Holmes for remembering my face and not charging me a second cover when i came back in from the car!) Considering how crowded it was, I really liked the Pickering Creek Inn, and will be watching for shows that will make it worth heading out to Pheonixville for...
(3)Jeffrey W.
Good beer selection, live music which is a plus ...the food will make you sh!t yourself so don't eat it or have a colon spasm, but otherwise great place to hang out.
(4)Katie F.
Beer selection was ok... Service was awful! Left the bar without eating, because we were given menus, but no one ever came over to take our order.
(1)Nick C.
Great beer selection at fair prices. Really not into the bands - like, I avoid this place like the plague if I drive up and I hear music outside. They are consistently terrible. Food is ok ... I feel like it was better in the plast. My muscles were overcooked and way too spicy, the spice overpowered any flavor they had. I like heat, but without flavor it's kind of pointless. The bartender who is there the most, Jess, is super cool and great at her job. The atmosphere is good.
(3)John R.
I used to be a regular for their yuengs and wings special. The wings are excellent. Large wings that aren't fried but grilled with a dry rub and buffalo sauce. The bartender is really nice and their constantly rotating beer selection is nice. As for the appearance, it isn't the best. In the summers its a little warm (no central air) and in the winters are a bit chilly. Overall, it is a decent place.
(3)Steve J.
The staff here are all nice, but the food sucks. Frozen hamburger patties, tasteless tacos. It's ok to go for the beers, but there are a lot of seedy people that hang out in the area. i have seen several fights. If you are hungry, there are plenty of other good places to eat in phoenixville.
(2)Brian M.
Went to a holiday party held at the Pickering Creek Inn. The food was served buffet style. They put out lots of very bland, unappealing food. Greasy potatoes and soggy vegetables, tasteless Tilapia, flavorless chicken and tough beef. But, there was lots of it. When I looked at the regular menu, it was basically sandwiches. So I'm not sure what we were served reflects what they normally put out. But from what we had, the food there is blah! The beer was good and the live music while very good was a bit loud to allow socializing. The service was good, except when they tried to bill everyone for the booze (which was extra). They'd collect the check then forget who had given it to them when they brought the change or returned the credit card.
(2)Kevin D.
Their brew selection is by far one of the best around and top 3 in Phoenixville. Some of the servers aren't really on their A game. I had the one bartender ignore me completely. And I've heard, though the food selection is great, the wait time is NOT so much.But overall, I like Pickering Creek. I love the vibe and the history that comes with it. They do a lot of awesome stuff in the community...so I guess I'll just put in the wait time to get a beer.
(4)Valerie P.
Went here with some friends, excellent selection of beer. The band was fun but the punching game in the back was a bit dangerous. :-)
(4)Lauren F.
Meh meh meh Went here last night. Sat outside--the seating was below mediocre. Service was extremely slow because there was only one waitress (poor girl! especially on a friday night). Drinks took forever to get and I stuck with water. The food was okay. we ordered the wings to start. I had the panini with field greens which was decent. For bar food actually not too bad. The indoor seating is so outdated and odd. It's quite banquet styled which is just weird. And it was like a sauna in there too!! Overall, a big meh. This was like, a last resort because the Fitzwater was ridiculously packed
(2)Peter B.
Drink all you want, drink until your heart is content, but don't eat. The menu was pretty basic, and my first thought was a few items, but done right. Yeah, I was wrong. I got the boar tacos and the wifey got a burger. The tacos were small, a sprinkle of beef and avocado. I can only imagine who ever made these tacos always selected Bare Bone Rations when they played Oregon Trail. The meal came with potato chips and a pickle, meh. My wife's burger was pretty average and it cost 75 cents for additional toppings. At one point smoke was coming out of the kitchen into the bar. I could hear the cook laughing, who do they have back there the Joker? Here's the good part, the servers are nice and the drinks vary. Pickering Creek has cheap domestic beers to various IPA and hoppy beers. There's outside seating and the bar has a nice feel to it. Pickering Creek hosts live music on the weekends, so it can be entertaining. However, the low score is due to the food being dull, when compared to other places in Phoenixville. I'd go back for the beer, but I'll eat someplace else.
(2)Andrew L.
This place has a great menu with very delicious food. I have not had a bad meal here ever except that sometimes they seem to be out of menu choices. I hope that means that they get items fresh and sell what they can. Although the food is great, the menu is very small and could use a few new additions. The beer selection? I have to say it has the best selection of draft beers in town. Try the Oatmeal Stout. The only downside to the whole place is that when the new owners took over they forgot about the outdated decor of the place. Imagine going to your favorite hometown bar where you have relaxing booths and cozy corners to talk to friends with and having one of the Golden Girls come in and put her touch to the place. If they ever have a flashback to the 80's party they are all set. Please update the decor people!
(4)Justin H.
My favorite bar in Phoenixville for sure. Great tap selection, reasonable beer prices.
(4)Jenna M.
One of the best bars in Phoenxville - assuming you really, really like beer! Overall best beer selection on the strip downtown. And as far as I know, the only bar with a pool table! The staff there is always friendly and knowledgeable about what's on tap. Also, bands playing there are usually decent.
(4)Jennifer H.
Did not dig this place one bit. Soggy "panini", fake prosciutto, fishy calamari, dirty fryer, greasy wings, and poor bar service. Blah!
(1)Drew K.
I stopped by last night with some friends to have a drink before leaving town. I have been to the Pickering Creek Inn several times over the past month and always had a good time. There is a great beer selection of local and craft brews, friendly staff, and live music all the time. Recommend to friends in the area, for sure!
(4)Steven S.
Ate outside for the first time, nice night but they could upgrade the decor and furniture. Once again, great beer on tap and by the bottle. Wings and brisket was good.
(3)Hungry M.
The food is not very good, but the beer is AMAZING. Way fun if there is a band.
(3)David F.
I have been in Phoenixville for 9 years now and have never had a desire to trek over to The Old Mansion House. When the new owners took over they spruced the place up a bit (not a ton of changes, still needs work) but they introduced what might be the best micro brew selection in the area. Micro brews from all over the US dominate the bar taps with local favs like Sly Fox and Victory, and a huge selection of other award winning micros from across the states. I was there on an all you can eat mussels Wednesday night (in a yummy beer batter sauce) and it was some of the tastiest mussels I've had in a while. Along with the mussels its topped with fresh cooked veggies in the same beer batter sauce and served with toasted garlic bread. The beer batter sauce was yummy enough to ask for extra bread to soak up all its glory. But even better than the mussels I gobbled up was the great beer selection. If you're a micro brew fan and you're looking for some micro's that you've never tried (or heard about and wanted to try) then the Pickering Creek Inn is your place to be. I'll reserve a star (up or down) for the next visit when I have a full dinner. For beer I'd give it a 5 1/2 stars - WOW!
(4)Dave S.
Formerly known as The Mansion House. The new owners completely revamped the place adding an extensive beer menu (many Belgians & Micros). The menu is full of delicious items.
(4)Courtney G.
Very cool spot right in Phoenixville. The patio area is very nice. I went there the other night for some beers and they had a great selection of IPA's. It was also half price flat breads so we got the barbeque chicken flatbread and the veggie flatbread. both were very good! Will definitely be going back. The bartender/waiter on the patio was also great! He made the experience really enjoyable
(4)Amanda K.
Craft beer, good food. I got a great BBQ flatbread. Outdoors. Our waiter was amazing. Only thing I didn't like was the smoking outside on the patio but I don't think that is avoidable.
(4)Greg T.
I am a bar fly, straight up bar fly. This is what you want out of a bar, fun staff, outside, pool table, and everything fun. Tony does punk the last Sunday of the month and Wednesday karaoke, yep. Stop by, have some drinks, and talk to everyone. It's just a fun bar.
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