The 2023 Guide To Outdoor Dining in Phoenixville
As the weather gets warmer, you might be considering restaurants that provide outdoor dining. Over the past 3 years, the Phoenixville Borough closed Bridge Street to provide a safer option to dine and keep businesses open. With the streets open, here’s your guide to the restaurants that have outdoor dining accommodations.
The TBD Bar
This new bar opened in December of 2022 after the closing of Uncle B’s BBQ. Owned by Root Down Brewing Company, the outdoor beer garden presents a huge venue for food, live music, and beer. There’s also ample seating along the outside of the building itself, looking over Bridge Street.
Paloma’s Restaurant and Market
If you’re looking for a modern European spot, this is your restaurant. The vibes are immaculate. You can dine in the courtyard of the restaurant, which is located within one of Phoenixville’s oldest downtown buildings.
Bistro on Bridge
This bistro is one of the most popular places in Phoenixville. The outdoor dining is along the sidewalk and on the street during the summer months. The building also has front windows that are open for customers looking to eat indoors. The upstairs ceiling opens as well–giving customers an open-air environment with tables and bar-top views of Bridge Street.
Great American Pub
GAP has a large area for outdoor dining. You can dine at private covered tables or open high-top tables. You can also sit at the outdoor bar if you prefer to have bar seating. It’s common to find live music throughout the evenings.
Sage Mediterranean Cuisine
If you’re looking for Middle Eastern fine dining–this restaurant is it. Along with 20 years of experience in Middle Eastern dishes, the restaurant also allows for a BYOB experience. During the summer months when the streets are closed, you’ll be able to eat outside in the street.
Fitzwater Station
Word on the street is that Fitzwater Station has the best BBQ. This spot is made for outdoor dining. With views of the canal, kayak rentals, and tons of opening seating, this might be the hidden gem of Southeast PA.
Black Lab Bistro
Black Lab Bistro is synonymous with brunch but also offers comfort food of all kinds. There is limited seating out front of the entrance along the wall. You’ll find more seating during the open-air dining closure.
Stable 12 Brewery
This brewery has a large venue for outside dining, which is located on the west side of Bridge Street. The outside area has a small stage with picnic tables for bigger parties. You can also bring your dog and tag the Stable 12 Puparazzi Instagram page.
Avlos Greek Cuisine
Just as the name says, this is a fine dining experience featuring Greek food. This is a perfect date spot for summer evenings. The outdoor seating will increase during Phoenixville’s open-air dining initiative.
Chikara Sushi & Asian Fusion
Since this business is located on the east side of Bridge Street, seating for outdoor dining is limited. However, it is available in the summer months.
Tai Me Up
This spot sits just outside the barriers of the street closure on the west side of Bridge Street. Relative to downtown, it’s right on the corner of Bridge and Gay Street. There are tables for outdoor dining along the sides of the building.
La Patrona
If you haven’t been to La Patrona yet–you need to go. It’s an authentic Mexican food experience that you can’t get from a chain restaurant. You can dine outside around the covered porch.
Ryan’s Pub
This Irish pub is located on Bridge Street and gets the benefit of the street closure. There’s outdoor table seating and windows that open for seating just inside the pub.
Molly Maguire’s Irish Restaurant & Pub
Molly Maguire’s is a multi-leveled pub with seating outside on the ground level. On the second level, you’ll see a rooftop that overlooks the north side of Phoenixville.
Rec Room
What’s better than gaming and beer? Rec Room by Conshohocken Brewing Company has an open entrance concept that attracts foot traffic from the street. People choosing to dine here will find seating inside the entrance with plenty of fresh air. Rec room is across from the Colonial Theater and also has extra seating during Phoenixville’s open-air dining closure.
Sedona Taphouse
This might be the most notable restaurant for visitors coming from the east side of the Bridge Street area. You’re going to see a large patio with an outside bar and seating for all types of parties. Sedona also has standing heaters and small fire pits to keep customers warm during the cooler nights. It’s best to make reservations ahead of time since this restaurant is popular for outdoor dining.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Iron Hill can be seen directly across from Sedona Taphouse and offers another corner area for dining. You can dine alongside the windows of the brewery or a couple of steps below on the street level.
The Foodery
The Foodery is a different type of experience because it comes in the form of on-site takeout. You can buy a beer, order from the deli, and eat on the deck. This isn’t a typical dining experience, but it will give you a chance to eat outside.
Nudy’s Cafe
If you’re looking for breakfast, Nudy’s is a popular spot. Next to the main entrance of Nudy’s Cafe is a fenced area for dining outside.
Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery
This coffeehouse is located at the corner of Main and Bridge Street. It’s a unique place to drink coffee, listen to music, and grab something to eat. Steel city has a bunch of tables at the entrance to enjoy the weather and enjoy your coffee.
Van Horn’s
This American contemporary cuisine restaurant will provide you with the comfort food you need! The patio is discreet and tucked behind the building–away from the hustle and bustle of Bridge Street.
Mont Clare Deli
After Mont Clare Deli opened in early 2022, the Route 29 business quickly became a hot commodity. Recently, the deli rebranded its outside eating space to pay homage to the old resident. Meet the Eagle’s Nest Beer Garden.
Lock 29
Lock 29 is a newer restaurant located before Phoenixville, in Mont Clare, which greets visitors before they travel over the bridge into the downtown area. I think everyone is excited to experience its Schuylkill Canal view.
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