Guidebook for Kennett Square
Arts & Culture
Most people visit this area to explore our rich collection of museums and botanical gardens. There are many more, but don't miss Longwood or Winterthur. They are world class.
Brandywine River Museum exhibits art by the Brandywine River School including N. C. Wyeth and his son, Andrew Wyeth. You can even visit the artists' studios.
88 locals recommend
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffmans Mill RdBrandywine River Museum exhibits art by the Brandywine River School including N. C. Wyeth and his son, Andrew Wyeth. You can even visit the artists' studios.
A lovely small art museum with a fine collection of Pre-Raphaelite art and some nice things from the Brandywine River School. Not quite up to Longwood, Winterthur and Brandywine River, but nice.
38 locals recommend
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere PkwyA lovely small art museum with a fine collection of Pre-Raphaelite art and some nice things from the Brandywine River School. Not quite up to Longwood, Winterthur and Brandywine River, but nice.
If you want to see how the rich really lived in the 1920s, this DuPont mansion is amazing. Gardens laid out after Versailles and a bowling alley in the basement. Reminiscent of Great Gatsby.
22 locals recommend
Nemours Estate
1600 Rockland RdIf you want to see how the rich really lived in the 1920s, this DuPont mansion is amazing. Gardens laid out after Versailles and a bowling alley in the basement. Reminiscent of Great Gatsby.
Longwood is only two miles away. It is considered by many to be the finest botanical garden in the world. Perfect for all ages. Do not miss it.
265 locals recommend
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdLongwood is only two miles away. It is considered by many to be the finest botanical garden in the world. Perfect for all ages. Do not miss it.
Mount Cuba
Another very special garden, this one focused on native plants and wildflowers.
While further afield, Chanticleer is a must see for garden enthusiasts visiting the area. A truly magical place.
30 locals recommend
Chanticleer, a pleasure garden
786 Church RoadWhile further afield, Chanticleer is a must see for garden enthusiasts visiting the area. A truly magical place.
Winterthur has one of the greatest naturalistic gardens in America, and the greatest collection of American decorative arts in the world. It is the Crown Jewel of our area.
84 locals recommend
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett PikeWinterthur has one of the greatest naturalistic gardens in America, and the greatest collection of American decorative arts in the world. It is the Crown Jewel of our area.
Food Scene
Buckley's is a local watering hole with a bar and casual eats. Not as good as it once was but a fun environment for a Buckley burger and a drink. Sit in the bar if you can!
6 locals recommend
Buckley's Tavern
5812 Kennett PikeBuckley's is a local watering hole with a bar and casual eats. Not as good as it once was but a fun environment for a Buckley burger and a drink. Sit in the bar if you can!
If you are looking for a beautiful drive or bike ride in horse country and want a pint to top it off, do not miss this place--it is as close to an English pub as you can get without crossing the pond.
22 locals recommend
The Whip Tavern
1383 N Chatham RdIf you are looking for a beautiful drive or bike ride in horse country and want a pint to top it off, do not miss this place--it is as close to an English pub as you can get without crossing the pond.
Not a restaurant exactly unless you book 12 months prior, but good lunch and a fun environment. Fresh scones and assorted baked goods for breakfast. You can also get yummy gourmet dinner dishes to take out, great cheeses, elegant desserts, coffee, soups and sandwiches.
23 locals recommend
Talula's Table
102 W State StNot a restaurant exactly unless you book 12 months prior, but good lunch and a fun environment. Fresh scones and assorted baked goods for breakfast. You can also get yummy gourmet dinner dishes to take out, great cheeses, elegant desserts, coffee, soups and sandwiches.
GREAT coffee spot. They know coffee, and have limited sandwiches, salads and breakfast goodies.
13 locals recommend
Philter
111 W State StGREAT coffee spot. They know coffee, and have limited sandwiches, salads and breakfast goodies.
Sit outside or in the bar (the restaurant has zero atmosphere) and enjoy some good Italian foods and reasonable prices.
8 locals recommend
La Verona
114 State StSit outside or in the bar (the restaurant has zero atmosphere) and enjoy some good Italian foods and reasonable prices.
A sophisticated yet casual restaurant that's our closest, located in a shopping center one mile away. We love the food, but it can be noisy and one option is to eat outside. Pizzas from a wood-fired oven, a range of Italian offerings, and a full bar only one mile away. Last we checked, open 7 days a week.
Hearth Kitchen Kennett Square
847 E Baltimore PikeA sophisticated yet casual restaurant that's our closest, located in a shopping center one mile away. We love the food, but it can be noisy and one option is to eat outside. Pizzas from a wood-fired oven, a range of Italian offerings, and a full bar only one mile away. Last we checked, open 7 days a week.
A popular bar and restaurant nearby in Chadds Ford with an emphasis on steaks and seafood, thus a bit pricier. Located in an historic stone building that dates to the early 1700s, which has been operating as a tavern for more than 200 years. A lively happy hour most nights.
13 locals recommend
Brandywine Prime
1617 Baltimore PikeA popular bar and restaurant nearby in Chadds Ford with an emphasis on steaks and seafood, thus a bit pricier. Located in an historic stone building that dates to the early 1700s, which has been operating as a tavern for more than 200 years. A lively happy hour most nights.
Sovana is probably the best restaurant in the area. The food is consistently great and the atmosphere lively and fun. If you want someplace a cut above, this is it.
15 locals recommend
Sovana Bistro
696 Unionville RdSovana is probably the best restaurant in the area. The food is consistently great and the atmosphere lively and fun. If you want someplace a cut above, this is it.
Terrain is best known as a high-end garden shop created by the Anthropologie folks, but the cafe is terrific for lunch or dinner. Fresh ingredients and an attractive setting. 15 minutes up the road on Route 1.
26 locals recommend
Terrain Cafe
914 Baltimore PikeTerrain is best known as a high-end garden shop created by the Anthropologie folks, but the cafe is terrific for lunch or dinner. Fresh ingredients and an attractive setting. 15 minutes up the road on Route 1.
Portabello's
108 State StVery popular spot. In the heart of Kennett Square.
Drinks & Nightlife
A unique, indoor/outdoor scene with a couple of bars, food trucks, live music, places for kids to run around, games for adults. Worth visiting. Check if it's open as the season/days/hours vary.
23 locals recommend
The Creamery of Kennett Square
401 Birch StA unique, indoor/outdoor scene with a couple of bars, food trucks, live music, places for kids to run around, games for adults. Worth visiting. Check if it's open as the season/days/hours vary.
A local brew pub with indoor and outdoor seating, pub fare, and often music. Right next to the Creamery.
8 locals recommend
Braeloch Brewing
225 Birch StA local brew pub with indoor and outdoor seating, pub fare, and often music. Right next to the Creamery.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
475 Wilmington West Chester PikeA popular option if you are coming from that direction.
This is our closest grocery, about 1 mile away. And it finally sells wine!
17 locals recommend
Giant Food Stores
350 Scarlet RdThis is our closest grocery, about 1 mile away. And it finally sells wine!
A gourmet shop with a first-class butcher counter, high-end prepared foods, a bakery, a wonderful selection of cheeses and more. Not inexpensive but absolutely everything is fabulous.
Country Butcher
145 S Walnut StA gourmet shop with a first-class butcher counter, high-end prepared foods, a bakery, a wonderful selection of cheeses and more. Not inexpensive but absolutely everything is fabulous.
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
855 E Baltimore PikeOur closest liquor store, one mile away.
Collier's of Centreville
A gem of a wine store; great selection.