Bar Avalon

Bar Avalon A versatile cocktail bar nedtled in the bustling Gay Street area of West Chester PA.
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From fresh pasta to mouthwatering pizzas and enticing bar snacks, Bar Avalon has something for everyone. Bar AV is a neighborhood restaurant and bar serving modern bistro fare & craft cocktails located in West Chester, Pa. Lively, comfortable and casual, dining at Bar Avalon is perfect for a variety of occasions, boasting a casual bistro menu with gourmet pizzas, handmade pastas, fresh fish & bra

ised meats and a bar that steps back in time with prohibition-era and handcrafted specialty cocktails, bourbons, extensive wine list and a dozen draft beers. John Brandt-Lee, chef/owner, creates simple bold flavors from exceptional seasonal ingredients that are harvested locally, whenever possible. Chef John earned a "very good" rating from the Philadelphia Inquirer's Craig LaBan, was named "Best Of" in MainLine Today Magazine's " several years in their Best Of" issue and recognized as serving one of the top 101 Pasta dishes by New York Magazine. In addition to the stylish wine cellar and bar the restaurant has larger and smaller rooms perfect for private events of 10-70 guests.

06/23/2026

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06/21/2026

I find demonstrations help with staff training!

06/20/2026

Avalon Dip only at lunch! Come and get it!

06/20/2026

Open Air Market …it’s just how we do!

06/19/2026

Join us this weekend at Bar Avalon in West Chester!

We’ll be open all weekend for both indoor dining and outdoor dining along the Gay Street Open-Air Market. Take a stroll through downtown, enjoy the beautiful weather, and experience everything West Chester has to offer.

This Sunday, we’re celebrating Father’s Day with brunch starting at 10:30 AM, followed by dinner service through 8:00 PM.

As an added bonus, downtown West Chester will be alive with music as bands perform throughout the borough in celebration of World Music Day.

Whether you’re joining us for brunch, dinner, cocktails, or simply enjoying a day in town, we’d love to see you this weekend.

Reservations are recommended for Father’s Day

Our Bryn Mawr location is open Friday and Saturday for dinner. Closed Sunday

06/18/2026

25 years of cooking experience vs what the Instagram algo wants. Comment and share your thoughts.

06/12/2026

Here is your sign

Address

116 E Gay Street
West Chester, PA
19380

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Friday 3pm - 9pm
Saturday 3pm - 9pm
Sunday 10:30am - 9pm

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