Media, Pennsylvania is a borough located in Delaware County, about 20 miles outside of Center City, Philadelphia. With a population of 6,000, this borough has managed to retain many of the historic qualities of its past, including tree-lined brick sidewalks and a trolley that still runs through the center of town. Media's mantra is "Everybody's Hometown," and it has many neighborhood pubs, restaurants and bars.
Quotations is a family-owned bar and restaurant known for its eclectic beer list and exceptional seafood-based bar food. The restaurant and bar offer hard to find beer selections. Quotations' cuisine is affordable and served in generous portions. Featured favorites include the basket of fries, seasoned with Old Bay and topped with melted cheese as well as the overstuffed Portobello mushroom, with imperial roasted peppers, provolone cheese and lump crab.
Quotations Restaurant
37 East State Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-2515
quotationsrestaurant.com
With a name like Iron Hill, derived from the historic Revolutionary War landmark in Delaware, this brewery and restaurant prides itself on its classic reserve beers and monthly releases. Iron Hill also offers over five house beers year-round, including the Iron Hill Light Lager and the Ironbound Ale and Raspberry Wheat. Main Line Today magazine voted the brewery "2009 Best Local Brew House," and they have won an award every year since 1997 at the Great American Beer Festival. The Iron Hill atmosphere could be best described as comfortable but sophisticated. Food is New American, meaning they use fresh, in-season produce and a variation of cultural recipes added to traditional American dishes.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
30 East State Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
(610) 627-9000
ironhillbrewery.com
Jack's Tavern is a small bar frequented mostly by locals. It was once a house, and this sense of history adds to the quaint, relaxed atmosphere. Inside Jack's are multiple extra-large televisions, perfect for kicking back and watching an Eagles, Phillies or Villanova game. Meal sizes are small to moderate, and according to foodies at InsiderPages.com, the cuisine and cocktails are exceptional.
Jack's Tavern
18 State Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-5914
The Towne House is a large restaurant and bar with authentic decor from the 1950s, and eight private banquet and dining rooms with names like the Tiffany ballroom, the Forge room and the Stag bar. The Towne House has been voted the "Best Place to Celebrate" and the "Best Restaurant in Media" by Main Line Today magazine. They also offer a large, full-service bar featuring a wide assortment of bottled and draft beers and premium liquors, as well as a wine list with over 40 selections. The menu is huge, with a wide variety of home-style food, from seafood and pasta, to burgers and steaks.
D'Ignazio's Towne House
117 Veterans Square
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-6141
townehouse.com
