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Lunch
Monday—Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Brunch
Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.mDinner
Monday—Thursday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bar open until 11 p.m
Friday & Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Bar open until 12 a.m.
Sunday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bar open until 10 p.m.DIRECTIONS
1164 Valley Forge Road
Wayne, PA 19087
Tel: (610) 293-9333
Fax: (610) 687-0569
From Philadelphia (all points westbound)
Take Rt. 76 West, exit at RT. 202 and go South proceed 3 miles and exit at the Valley Forge exit (Rt.252). At the first light make a right. Go to the next light and make a left. Go half a block and turn left into our back parking lot.From PA Turnpike (all points southbound)
Exit at 24(Valley Forge) after toll booth take 202 South. Proceed 3 miles and exit at Valley Forge Rd North (Rt. 252) At first light make a right. Next light make a left and go a half block. Turn left into our back parking lot.From West Chester (all points northbound)
Take Rt. 202 North. Exit at Valley Forge Road North Make a left at first light. Go to next light (Swedesford Rd.) make a left. Go to second light Make a right on Valley Forge Rd. Proceed 50 yards to next light and make left.From Collegeville (all points eastbound)
Take Rt. 422 East. Exit at Rt. 202 South. Go to Valley Forge Rd North (252) and exit. Make a right at first light. Make a left at next light. Go a half block and turn left into back parking lot. - Contact Us
1164 Valley Forge Road
Wayne, PA 19087
Tel: (610) 293-9333
Fax: (610) 687-0569Planning an Event at Black Powder Tavern
Bernie Bottmeyer, General Manager
(610) 293-9333Devon Walker, Event Coordinator
(610) 293-9333 - Our Menu
CRAFT AMERICAN FARE
Rich with comfort, our dishes always soothe, satisfy and inspire a desire to share.
Menu not found.Craft Beer ▾
Draft Beer Selections
Miller Lite 4.2%
5.00Yuengling Lager 4.4%
5.00Guinness Stout 4.2%
6.50Evil Genius Ma The Meatloaf 5.5%
6.50Stella Artois Belgian Pale Lager 5.0%
6.00Stone and Key Cherry Apple Pie Cider 6.4%
7.50Black Powder Tripel River Horse 10.0% (10oz)
8.00Evil Genius Shut Up Meg IPA (Saison) 6.5%
6.00Sly Fox Rt. 113 American IPA 7.0%
6.00Troegs Sunshine Pils 4.5%
6.50Victory Summer Love 5.2%
6.50RiverHorse Raspberry Triple 10.8% (10oz)
7.50RiverHorse Roly Poly Pils 5.3%
6.50Blue Moon Wheat Beer 5.2%
6.00Yards Philly Pale Ale 4.6%
6.00Weihenstephan Hefeweizen 5.4%
6.50Otter Creek CitraMantra IPL 5.7%
6.50Fat Heads Head Hunter 7.5%
7.502SP Baby Bob Stout 5.6%
7.00Boddingtons Pub Nitro Ale 4.2%
6.00Summit Oatmeal Stout Nitro 4.7%
7.00RiverHorse Hippo IPA 7.5%
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▾ Dinner ▾
Small Plates
MARGARITA FLATBREAD
$12Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Olive Oil
TRADITIONAL MUSSELS
$14PEI Mussels, White Wine Garlic, Parsley, Red Pepper Flakes, Toasted Sesame Ginger, Fries
CALAMARI
$13Crispy Calamari, Garlic, Parmesan, Lemon Gremolata, Sriracha Aïoli, Sweet Spicy Tamarind Dip
BEER BAKED PRETZEL STICKS
$9Warm Bavarian-Style Pretzels, Served with Ale Mustard
CHEESY DEVILS ON HORSEBACK
$7
Medjool Dates Stuffed with Gorgonzola, Wrapped in Bacon
HUMMUS
$9
Feta Cheese, Olive Oil, Tomatoes, Onion, Cured Olives, Crisp Herb Flatbread
CHICKEN WINGS
$12Oven Roasted Wings with your choice of Buffalo, Alabama White Sauce, or Sweet BBQ
BPT POUTINE
$10French Fries, Short Rib Lager Gravy, Cheddar Cheese Curds
TAVERN IRISH NACHOS
$6Add Guacamole $1.5House-Made Potato Chips, Sharp Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Scallions, Sour Cream
SPICY SHORT RIB TOTS
$6
Tater Tots Topped with Sriracha, Pulled Short Rib, Scallions, Pickled Fennel
SHRIMP SCAMPI CROSTINI
$10Shrimp Sautéed Scampi Style, Served with Homemade Garlic Crostinis
PARMESAN POLENTA FRIES
$7Cornmeal, Reggiano, Spicy Harissa Sauce
CAULIFLOWER STEAK
$7
Roasted Caulif lower, Garlic, Parmesan, Tomatoes
Soups & Greens
Add to Chopped Salad or Kale Salad
Chicken – $5 Salmon – $7 Shrimp – $7AUTUMN SALAD
$14Field Greens, Roasted Butternut Squash, Roasted Beets, Pickled Fennel, Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds, Cider Vinaigrette Dressing
LAFAYETTE’S ONION SOUP
$7
Caramelized Onion with Melted Emmental and Gruyère Cheeses
FRESHLY MADE SOUP OF THE DAY
$5Ask your server about today's soup of the day.
GRILLED SALMON SALAD*
$17
Soy-Glazed Grilled Salmon, Field Greens, Cucumber, Tomato, Scallions, Red Onions, Peppers, Sesame Dijon Dressing with Plum Chili Sauce
CHOPPED SALAD
$10Lettuce, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Gorgonzola Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumber, Scallions, Herb Parmesan Vinaigrette
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
$14
Grilled Chicken Breast, Field Greens, Sautéed Apples, Gorgonzola Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Cider Vinaigrette Dressing
CAESAR SALAD
$9Crostini, Caesar Dressing
Pasta
Add a Garden or Soup of the Day for $4
LINGUINI AGLIO OLIO WITH KALE
$17Shrimp, Linguini, Spicy Garlic Parm Sauce, Chopped Kale
CAJUN MACARONI & CHEESE
$18
Chicken, Andouille, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cavatappi Pasta
Burgers* & Sandwiches
All Burgers & Sandwiches are served with a choice of Chips, Fries or Coleslaw.
Add a Garden or Soup of the Day for $4BIG ALE PRIME BURGER
$168 oz. Prime Beef, Ale Onions, Melted Irish Stout Cheddar, Ale Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Pretzel Bun
ALL-AMERICAN CHEESEBURGER
$138 oz. Angus Beef, Choice of: American, Emmental Swiss, Smoked Gouda, Pepper Jack, Gorgonzola, Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Lettuce, Tomato
SHORT RIB GRILLED CHEESE
$13
Marsala Braised Short Rib, Sautéed Onions, Sharp Cheddar, Griddled Artisan Sourdough
CLASSIC REUBEN
$12Classic Corned Beef Brisket, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, Griddled Marble Rye
ITALIAN BURGER
$15Ground Veal, Fried Provolone, Marinara, Peppers and Onions
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BURGER
$13
Ground Chicken with Chipotle Aïoli, Fried Corn Chips, Salsa Verde, Pickled Jalapeño, Shredded Lettuce, American Cheese
HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN
$12Grilled with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Monterey Jack Cheese, Red Onion, Honey Mustard Sauce, Artisan Roll
BLACK BEAN VEGETARIAN BURGER
$13
House-Made Black Beans, Roasted Vegetables, Portobello, Pepper Jack, Chipotle Mayo
BLACKENED CHICKEN QUESADILLA
$14With Grilled Vegetables, Four Cheese Medley, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole and Sour Cream
Large Plates
Add a Garden or Soup of the Day for $4
TORTELLINI BOLOGNESE
$15Ricotta Filled Tortellini, Rustic Bolognese Sauce, Parmesan Cheese
CRISPY CHICKEN
$19Crispy Confit Chicken Breast, Roasted Potatoes, Sauteed Spinach, Demi Glaze
IRISH BANGERS
$16Chargrilled Bangers, Whole Grain Potato Salad, Sauteed Ale Onions, Lager Gravy
FRESH FISH SELECTION OF THE DAY
AQAsk your server for details.
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK*
$3012 oz. Center Cut USDA Choice, Herb Butter, Served with Roasted Cauliflower and Choice of Garden
GRILLED USDA PRIME HANGER STEAK
$27Char-Grilled 10 oz. USDA Prime Hanger Steak, Served with Crispy Goat Cheese Polenta Cake, Grilled Asparagus and Tomato Bacon Jam
CEDAR PLANK SALMON*
$22
Oven-Roasted on a Cedar Plank, Fresh Thyme, Wine Butter Sauce, Choice of Garden
BEER-BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS
$18
Fresh Alaskan Cod, Tartar Sauce, Coleslaw, Fries
CHICKEN POT PIE
$14Braised Chicken, Carrots, Celery, Onions, English Peas, Redskin Potatoes, Puff Pastry Crust
Gardens
- $6 -
Caesar Salad
Tavern Salad
Fried Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato Fries
Sautéed Spinach
Sautéed Asparagus
Spicy Miso Green Beans▾ Desserts & After Dinner Drinks ▾
SELECTIONS
CHOCOLATE FLAN CAKE
7Chocolate Bundt Cake, Vanilla Flan, Caramel Sauce
APPLE & MONTMORENCY CHERRY BREAD PUDDING
7.5Served warm, Maker's Mark caramel sauce, Franklin Fountain vanilla ice cream
CHEF'S CHOICE NY STYLE CHEESECAKE
7.5Freshly baked in house. Ask your server for today's offering.
A LITTLE SOMETHING
4Smaller version of some of our great desserts, brownie or bread pudding
STOUT CRÈME BRÛLÉE
6.5Creamy Custard topped with Caramelized Sugar Brittle
TOLL HOUSE PIE
6.5Served Warm, Topped with Ice Cream, Roasted Pecans, Chocolate Fudge
ICE CREAM
▾ Lunch ▾
Small Plates and Appetizers
SPICY SHORT RIB TOTS
$6Tater Tots Topped with Sriracha, Pulled Short Rib, Scallions, Pickled Fennel
SHRIMP SCAMPI CROSTINI
$10Shrimp Sautéed Scampi Style, Served with Homemade Garlic Crostinis
MARGARITA FLATBREAD
$12Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Olive Oil
AUTUMN SALAD
$14Field Greens, Roasted Butternut Squash, Roasted Beets, Pickled Fennel, Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds, Cider Vinaigrette Dressing
IRISH BANGERS
$16Chargrilled Bangers, Whole Grain Potato Salad, Sauteed Ale Onions, Lager Gravy
BPT POUTINE
$10French Fries, Short Rib, Cheddar Cheese Curds, Lager Gravy
BEER BAKED PRETZEL STICKS
$9Warm Bavarian-Style Pretzels, Served with Ale Mustard
HUMMUS
$9
Warm Pita, Olive Oil, Celery, Carrots, Red Pepper
CALAMARI
$13Crispy Calamari, Garlic, Parmesan, Lemon Gremolata, Sriracha Aïoli, Sweet Spicy Tamarind Dip
CHEESY DEVILS ON HORSEBACK
$7Medjool Dates Stuffed with Gorgonzola, Wrapped in Bacon
CHICKEN WINGS
$12Wings with your choice of Buffalo, Asian Glaze, or Sweet BBQ
TAVERN IRISH NACHOS
$6Add Guacamole $1.5House-Made Potato Chips, Sharp Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Scallions, Sour Cream
PARMESAN POLENTA FRIES
$7Spicy Harissa Sauce
CAULIFLOWER STEAK
$7
Roasted Cauliflower, Garlic, Parmesan, Tomatoes
BLACKENED CHICKEN QUESADILLA
$14With Grilled Vegetables, Four Cheese Medley, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole and Sour Cream
Soups & Greens
Add to Chopped Salad or Kale Salad
Chicken – $5 Salmon – $7 Shrimp – $7LAFAYETTE’S ONION SOUP
$7
Caramelized Onion with Melted Emmental and Gruyère Cheeses
FRESHLY MADE SOUP OF THE DAY
$5Ask your server about today's soup
GRILLED SALMON SALAD*
$17
Soy-Glazed Grilled Salmon, Field Greens, Cucumber, Tomato, Scallions, Red Onions, Peppers, Sesame Dijon Dressing with Plum Chili Sauce
CHOPPED SALAD
$10$11Lettuce, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Gorgonzola Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumber, Scallions, Herb Parmesan Vinaigrette
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
$14Grilled Chicken Breast, Field Greens, Sautéed Apples, Gorgonzola Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Cider Vinaigrette Dressing
CAESAR SALAD
$9Crostini, Caesar Dressing
Pasta
Add a Garden or Soup of the Day for $4
LINGUINI AGLIO OLIO WITH KALE
$17Shrimp, Linguini, Spicy Garlic Parm Sauce, Chopped Kale
TORTELLINI BOLOGNESE
$15Ricotta Filled Tortellini, Rustic Bolognese Sauce, Parmesan Cheese
CAJUN MACARONI & CHEESE
$14$17.5
Chicken, Andouille, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cavatappi Pasta
Pick Three
- $12 -
Half Sandwich Selection, a Bowl of Soup of the Day and a Side Salad
Sub Lafayette’s Onion Soup $2
Ask your server for today’s selectionsBurgers & Sandwiches
All Burgers & Sandwiches are served with a choice of Chips, Fries or Cole Slaw. Add a Garden or Soup of the Day for $4
CLASSIC REUBEN
$12Classic Corned Beef Brisket, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, Griddled Marble Rye
BIG ALE PRIME BURGER
$168 oz. Prime Beef, Ale Onions, Melted Irish Stout Cheddar, Ale Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Pretzel Bun
ALL-AMERICAN CHEESEBURGER
$138 oz. Angus Beef, Choice of: American, Smoked Gouda, Pepper Jack, Gorgonzola, Swiss, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Toamto
SHORT RIB GRILLED CHEESE
$13Marsala Beraised Short Rib, Sautéed onions, Sharp Cheddar, Griddled Artisan Sourdough
ITALIAN BURGER
$15Ground Veal, Fried Provolone, Marinara, Peppers and Onions
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BURGER
$13Ground Chicken with Chipotle Aïoli, Fried Corn Chips, Salsa Verde, Pickled Jalapeño, Shredded Lettuce, American Cheese
HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN
$12Grilled with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Monterey Jack Cheese, Red Onion, Honey Mustard Sauce, Artisan Roll
BLACK BEAN VEGETARIAN BURGER
$13
House-Made Black Beans, Roasted Vegetables, Portobello, Pepper Jack, Chipotle Mayo
BLACK POWDER CLUB
$14Smoked Turkey, Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Provence Mayo, Green Leaf Lettuce and Vine Ripe Tomato on a Toasted Croissant
Large Plates
Add a Garden or Soup of the Day for $4
CEDAR PLANK SALMON*
$18
Oven-Roasted on a Cedar Plank, Fresh Thyme, Wine Butter Sauce, Choice of Garden
GRILLED USDA PRIME HANGER STEAK
$27Char-Grilled 10 oz. USDA Prime Hanger Steak, Served with Crispy Goat Cheese Polenta Cake, Grilled Asparagus and Tomato Bacon Jam
BEER-BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS
$15
Fresh Alaskan Cod, Tartar Sauce, Coleslaw, Fries
CHICKEN POT PIE
$14
Braised Chicken, Carrots, Celery, Onions, English Peas, Redskin Potatoes, Puff Pastry Crust
VEGETARIAN CHILI & SALAD
$11
Garden Vegetables, Legumes, Tomato Sauce, Rice Medley, Parmesan, Tavern Salad
Gardens
- $6 -
Caesar Salad
Tavern Salad
Fried Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato Fries
Sautéed Spinach
Sautéed Asparagus
Spicy Miso Green Beans - The Legend
RAISING SPIRITS SINCE 1746
Named in honor of the fighting spirit that forged our great nation.
Since 1746, the building that houses this tavern has played a part in the establishment of our nation; first as a respite for stagecoach travelers expanding westward and later as a covert rendezvous point for George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, and other leaders of the American revolution.
It is believed that during the infamous winter of 1777–1778 at Valley Forge, a major figure in the Continental Army, master military mind Friedrich Von Steuben, designated the tavern as a secret black powder munitions stash for Continental Army couriers. All the while, the tavern continued to provide food, shelter and cheer to the hungry, weary soldiers fighting for their independence.
Today, we honor our historic tavern’s tradition with a mission to raise the spirits of our guests. We invite you to experience the small and large plates, craft beers and revolutionary hospitality that is Black Powder Tavern.