The Whip Tavern Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the menu at The Whip Tavern, a British-New American pub in Coatesville, PA, offers a unique dining experience with authentic dishes and a cozy atmosphere. Known for its traditional English fare, The Whip Tavern serves up crowd favorites like Shepherd's pie, fish and chips, and crab cakes with minimal filler. The menu also features Scotch eggs, Welsh Rarebit, and sticky toffee pudding - all highly recommended by patrons. The beer and wine selection is impressive, with options like Fox sake cider and Lancaster baked pumpkin ale on tap. The service is top-notch, and the ambiance is welcoming and vibrant. Whether you're looking for a taste of the UK or simply want to enjoy a hearty meal in a charming setting, The Whip Tavern is a must-visit spot with a loyal following.

Starters

Mussels In Cider

prince edward island mussels steamed in an aromatic broth of strongbow cider, garlic and fresh sage

Hummus

our own roasted garlic hummus with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, apple tree dairy feta, toasted pita and ursini artisanal olive oil

Stuffed Mushrooms

locally grown mushrooms with cidered local pork stuffing, topped with our creamy welsh rarebit

Country Pate

house made local pork pate with cornichons, pear chutney, grain mustard and pickled onions

Smoked Fish Plate

one piece each of sustainable scottish salmon, trout and mackeral on potato pancakes with dill creme fraiche and capers

Bubble And Squeak

skillet browned potato cake filled with a tender saute of leeks and cabbage

Scotch Egg

a pub favourite! hard cooked egg wrapped in seasoned ground pork, lightly breaded and fried

Welsh Rarebit

a warm blend of english cheddar and stilton cheeses swirled with smithwicks irish ale, served with crostini for dipping

Mushroom

kennett square mushrooms in porcini broth

English Onion

caramelized onions flavoured with strongbow cider, topped with toast and aged english cheddar

Soup Of The Day

chefs special preparations. prices vary

House-made Soups

Salads

Runnymede Watercress

fresh watercress with toasted pine nuts, english cheddar and guinness vinaigrette

Caesar

baby hearts of romaine and our own caesar dressing

Tavern

mixed field greens with a creamy stilton dressing

Fresh And Local

a daily preparation highlighting ingredients from our local suppliers

Beef Burger

oz. locally raised twenty-one day aged grass fed black angus

Vegetarian Burger

a savory house-made patty of split peas and brown rice, includes lettuce, tomato, raw onion, served with a side salad

Chicken Breast

antibiotic & hormone free local chicken breast topped with avocado, green meadow farms smoked bacon, alfalfa sprouts and cilantro lime aioli on a whole wheat kaiser

Beef On Weck

thinly sliced locally raised grass fed beef on a kummelweck roll served with fresh horseradish on the side

The Black Mack

two quarter-pound patties of elkins black angus beef, russian dressing, shredded lettuce, american cheese, pickle and onion slices on crostini bread

Sandwiches

Entrees- English Specialties

Bangers And Mash

traditional pork banger sausages roasted and served over house-mashed potatoes with onion sage gravy

Shepherds Pie

ground lamb and vegetables in savory gravy under mashed potatoes

Fish And Chips

two pieces of cod hand dipped in our house-made batter and fried golden brown and crispy

Curry

chefs daily preparaion on basmati rice with nan bread

Luxury Pie

bay scallops, shrimp and salmon in a dill cream sauce under mashed potatoes

Pasta

tallutos egg fettuccine tossed with runnymede watercress pesto and grape tomatoes, garnished with doe run farms seven sisters cheese

Fresh Catch

preparation and prices vary

Pork Delmonico

a oz. lancaster county pork steak with a saute of local mushrooms, tomatoes and fresh herbs, served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Chicken Breast

a oz. hormone and antibiotic free lancaster county airline chicken breast with pomegranate and fresh herb pan sauce, served with roasted fingerling potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Braised Short Ribs

boneless lancaster county beef short ribs dusted with one village organic coffee and cooked until fork tender. served with a black currant demi-glace and mashed cauliflower and seasonal vegetables

Cioppino

a hearty stew of scallops, shrimp and cod cooked in an aromatic broth of white wine, tomatoes and fresh herbs

Pan-Seared Scallops

maine diver scallops with crispy basil pesto risotto cakes and asparagus

Entrees- Whip Specialties

Entrees- Weekend Specials

First Weekend

roast beef with yorkshire puddings

Second Weekend

steak and mushroom pie

Third Weekend

bison cottage pie

Fourth Weekend

beef wellington