Guidebook for Phoenixville
Food Scene
Reliable bistro menu. Very interesting, old fashioned bar original to the building. (Late 19th century?)
Sips Bistro & Bar
400 Bridge StReliable bistro menu. Very interesting, old fashioned bar original to the building. (Late 19th century?)
Excellent coffees, fresh baked croissants, scones, quiche and more. Opens at 6:30 AM (7 AM Mondays).
10 locals recommend
Soltane Cafe
138 Bridge StExcellent coffees, fresh baked croissants, scones, quiche and more. Opens at 6:30 AM (7 AM Mondays).
Good food, good beers, good vibe. Lunch and dinner only.
103 locals recommend
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
8400 Germantown AveGood food, good beers, good vibe. Lunch and dinner only.
Wood fired oven turning out really great pizza pies. For the gourmet rather than the gourmand.
6 locals recommend
Vecchia Pizzeria
249 Bridge StWood fired oven turning out really great pizza pies. For the gourmet rather than the gourmand.
A lively pub opened and run by two Irishmen. Outdoor seating at street level and on the roof. Serving traditional Irish fare.
15 locals recommend
Molly Maguire's Irish Restaurant & Pub
197 Bridge StreetA lively pub opened and run by two Irishmen. Outdoor seating at street level and on the roof. Serving traditional Irish fare.
Every Saturday from 9AM to 1PM. The market runs from April 1st through November. All local produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, honeys, pastas, soaps, artisanal chocolates and more. Live music. Fresh coffee. Even locally raised bison.
11 locals recommend
Phoenixville Farmers' Market
200 Mill StEvery Saturday from 9AM to 1PM. The market runs from April 1st through November. All local produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, honeys, pastas, soaps, artisanal chocolates and more. Live music. Fresh coffee. Even locally raised bison.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent whiskey, vodka, gin and rum - distilled, aged and bottled in house. Very interesting cocktails to be had at the bar.
10 locals recommend
Bluebird Distilling
100 Bridge StExcellent whiskey, vodka, gin and rum - distilled, aged and bottled in house. Very interesting cocktails to be had at the bar.
I'm not a beer drinker so I can't rate this place, but if you exit my garden gate and walk 300 feet to your left, you can judge for yourself.
9 locals recommend
Root Down Brewing Company
1 N Main StI'm not a beer drinker so I can't rate this place, but if you exit my garden gate and walk 300 feet to your left, you can judge for yourself.
Entertainment & Activities
Classic old movie house, famous for "The Blob" (1958) - Steve McQueen's feature film debut. The iconic scene where the blob oozes out of the projection booth was filled here.
29 locals recommend
The Colonial Theatre
227 Bridge StClassic old movie house, famous for "The Blob" (1958) - Steve McQueen's feature film debut. The iconic scene where the blob oozes out of the projection booth was filled here.
Everything Else
Wharton Esherick was an extraordinarily creative artist. This museum is the home/studio he built for himself on the top of nearby Valley Forge Mountain. He was a genius with wood; buildings, sculptures furniture and wood block prints. Do not pass up the opportunity to see this man's creations.
16 locals recommend
Wharton Esherick Museum
1520 Horse Shoe TrailWharton Esherick was an extraordinarily creative artist. This museum is the home/studio he built for himself on the top of nearby Valley Forge Mountain. He was a genius with wood; buildings, sculptures furniture and wood block prints. Do not pass up the opportunity to see this man's creations.
Parks & Nature
History, nature, scenic trails for walking or biking. It's all here.
179 locals recommend
Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 N Outer Line DrHistory, nature, scenic trails for walking or biking. It's all here.