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The Water Wheel Tavern, Doylestown, PA

The Water Wheel Tavern

4.6
4.6
859 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming



Water Wheel Tavern is an historic Bucks County landmark originally built in 1714 by John Dyer, an English Quaker. It existed for centuries as a water wheel driven grist mill, and later hosted both a post office and a general store. The mill was transformed into an inn and tavern with the repeal of prohibition in 1933.

Now, after an extensive industrial chic renovation, we invite you to experience our comfortable ambiance, diverse menu and hard working professional staff!

*High tops & Patio tables are non reservable, but we will make every attempt to accommodate your request.*

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 348-8300
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Guillermo Vasquez
  • Private party facilities
    Water Wheel Tavern can host Private Events for 20-100 people in any of our 3 private party spaces! Packages are online
  • Neighborhood
    Doylestown
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 859 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bucks County

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Water Wheel Tavern offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "exceptional staff" and "memorable evenings". Guests praise "amazing food and service" and enjoy the diverse menu, including standout dishes like French Onion Soup and prime rib. While some find prices high, the "beautiful outdoor space" and live entertainment enhance the dining experience.

859 Reviews
  1. Lew

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always excellent, with innovative twists. The service was great, the staff is always pleasant, and you're never rushed. Brunch today, but lunch, dinner, or just drinks, a trip to The Water Wheel is NEVER a disappointment!

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  2. Linda

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant. We had a great dinner! Everything was perfect! Deffinatly will go back again! And I want the Wednesday Prime Ribb special!!!

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  3. Tony

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at the Water Wheel. I had the Airline Chicken. The sauce is simple, light and compliments the chicken, which was tender and moist. The potatoes were very different. I’m guessing they are a twice cooked new potato with a crispy outer layer, but a creamy center. The asparagus was not too thick and had just a little snap. They were very busy, but the service was good. The noise level is a bit high, but given the large space with hard wood floors it wasn’t that bad.

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  4. Barbara

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress,Bella, was phenomenal and the food was great!

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  5. Janos

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had an early lunch here the day after Thanksgiving. The food and service was very good in a pleasant ambience.

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  6. Jill

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall pleasant experience. My only complaint was the soup was not hot. I had to ask for it to be reheated.

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  7. Barbara

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered an entree. No salad or bread with it. I would t come back for an entree but would come back again for a sandwich. Atmosphere was nice with the singer

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  8. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent. One minor complaint, Dining room in the back seemed very loud at times.

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  9. kyra

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was incredible! Food was delicious - all in all a great experience!!!!

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  10. Laurence

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always receive a friendly greeting. Prime Rib on Wednesday is delicious. Great service. Reasonable prices

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The Water Wheel Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 859 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for The Water Wheel Tavern

4424 Old Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Doylestown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Guillermo Vasquez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 348-8300
  • Private party facilities
    Water Wheel Tavern can host Private Events for 20-100 people in any of our 3 private party spaces! Packages are online
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