Descent pub. The menu has the typical bar food (burgers, fries, wings, nachos, etc). They also have some "fancier" options like ribs, scallops and pork chops. It's almost like they are trying to be a bar that serves food and a restaurant that has a bar.
The fries are really good and sandwiches are ok. The food overall is just alright, nothing special. Not a bad option for a beer though.
Found this place and thought it would be decent for a quick beer and bite to eat. The best part about my visit was the two beers I had. Cheesesteak egg rolls were decent, and my entree was horrible (buffalo chicken wrap). I had a few bites of it and decided to eat only the fries instead. Bottom line: nice pub for a beer but horrible food.
Review Source:The Reverend Dr. Steak and I came by to check out their new menu for 2013. Â We were mostly pleasantly surprised. Â
John Henry's has clearly done some rethinking about their 'theme' - gone are the sports team pennants from the region, replaced with B & W old photos of the region tastefully framed, Pottery Barn style. Â They are clearly looking to be seen not as the college sports pub, but as a 'neighborhood' pub now.
The menu, likewise, has been overhauled, with some old favorites gone (no *sob* curly fries...*sob*) or reworked. Â They've added some more 'upscale' additions as well. Â The Rev. Dr. Steak thoroughly enjoyed a center cut pork chop stuffed with apples and nuts with a peach glaze. Â I stopped him from gnawing on the bone that remained. Â Two hearty carnivorous thumbs up. Â
He is grieving the loss of the hot open faced turkey and roast beef sandwiches, though, as he felt they were the best in the region. Â I, likewise, am grieving the downsizing (though not price wise) of their legendary house salad bowl, now a 'plate' of house salad with exactly 3 chunks of bleu cheese dancing around. Â Also gone are the curly fries, an item they did well.
Service was fine, our server though really did not have any skill at 'selling' Â a dish to a diner. Â She was reasonably responsive though, so 'adequate' would be the rating here.
The new menu overall seems to have some good additions to explore. Â I just wish they hadn't messed so much with what was working for us in the process. Â Change. Ugh.
It's St. Paddy's day. Why are you spelling it with two T's? Not you, John Henry's. your customers. Anyway. Best corned beef and cabbage I've had since my mother's. She's almost 100% Irish, so yes I recommend. Â John Henry's is my Cheers. I'm not like Norm, but I aspire to enter this bar one day with a snappy witticism. You should too. Eat here, I mean. Leave the snappy witticism at home. Holy crap! Somebody played Cotton Eyed Joe 80 times! Â Thanks D for making the experience even better!!!
Review Source:While I think this place is OK for a beer, the food wasn't good at all. Â I went there with a few friends this past Saturday night. Â I ordered nachos with taco meat. Â The nachos has hardly any cheese any were essentially a plate full of chips with some taco stuff on the top. Â For this, they charged something like $13.00. Â
Not only was the price outrageous, but when I went home that night my stomach didn't feel right and unfortunately had to keep running to the bathroom. Â This continued the next day. Â I suspect the food wasn't fresh and that was my reaction to it. Â Fortunately after 2 days I feel better, but would not go back to this place.
I love John Henry's! I go there because it's a small place to grab a drink from friendly staff. JP is a wonderful bartender. Always friendly and quick to help.
The food isn't the most amazing I've had overall, but they have great wings. I also love the mozzarella sticks. I mostly go there to grab a beer and a quick bite to eat.
It's my bar of choice on the Main Line. Not so many Villanova kids because it's off the main drag.
I'm fortunate to enjoy happy hour at John Henry's. I'd say they're one of the more formidable happy hour spots in Ardmore. Unfortunately they're tucked away along Cricket Ave., and some potential customers miss out on this place because they don't travel off Lancaster too far.
Specials are unreal for the Main Line. Two dollar domestic drafts?! Nice. Half off apps. Nice!! The place was dead once we were in here after work. Why!?!? The staff is super friendly. The lady behind the bar was doing her thing in her own world, but was prompt with us and very direct.
There's a few TV's for the game or whatever else they have televised. The atmosphere is chill. There's street side parking and a public lot up the street. All in all.. I'll definitely be back with co-workers.
Hands down favorite bar on the mainline. Very casual atmosphere, the bartenders are friendly and the food is very good for the price. It's a little tucked away being a short walk down Cricket Ave from Lancaster. They're open for lunch through the evening and things don't get too crazy until after 10 pm. The dining room off the side of the bar serves families and a portion of the restaurant/bar can be reserved for parties. I went to one once and it was a lot of fun :)
They have a daily $5 sandwich special which comes with fries, most of which are better than average. Their happy hour runs early from 4-6, but it's daily and you get buy-one-get-one Free appetizers and cheap domestic beers (last I checked it was $2.50 dom drafts and bottles). They've started rotating a couple taps for seasonal and imported beers (glee), but I usually stick with the Yuengling. Best of all, the cooler temps are nice and cold so your bottled beer is well chilled and your draft beer is served in a chilled, frosted mug.
Favorite menu items are the cheese steaks, chicken wings (and I'm from the Buffalo area), artichoke flatbread pizza, quesedillas, chicken sandwiches, the house salad with candied walnuts, and the french onion soup (yes, it comes with mozz, but it's still delicious). People I know that love hamburgers think that they are the best they've had in Ardmore. They have several large screen TV's for watching sports and a decent size back patio. If you show up during a Phillies, Steelers, or Eagles game, then bring your game face because the place can get packed. I know they have had music on occasions, but I've never been. The staff is great and the restaurant is always clean, though the air freshener in the bathroom could knock over a horse. If that's my only complaint then I'll take it!
Went here with some pals hoping for a night of fun and beers. This place delivered about an hour of mediocrity before we departed for greener pastures. Didn't try the food, but the beer selection and pricing left much to be desired. Also didn't have much in the way of atmosphere. Really a boring bar with no character. You might like this bar as a place to get an overpriced domestic brew after the bingo game.
Review Source:I went to John Henry's to attend a benefit for a friend. I feel compelled to recommend their spinach dip, which was awesome. My son had chicken fingers, which were crispy and not greasy at all. The french fries are quite tasty too. A foodie's paradise it is not, but it is a nice bar/restaurant with good service and tasty bar food. They do have a nice late night menu that is served from 10PM to midnight - not that I'm ever out that late, but it's nice to know there's a place to go to satisfy late night munchies.
Review Source:Ok, I go here a bit but I don't go for the food. Â I don't go here for the mixed drinks or beer selection either. Â It's a friendly place with a great staff where I meet old friends or make new ones for the night. Â I only sample their late night fare of fried perfection and its good enough to keep me ordering until midnight.
For decent food and beer selection with a friendly, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere, head to John Henry's. Â I might see you there.
I lived right around the corner from this place for a few years while attending grad school and found myself here at least once a week.  The food is ok - not great but not terrible and for the price it's about what you'd expect.  The decor is a weak spot.  Sort of reminds me of a Friendly's witha lot less windows and a bunch alcoholics rather than little kids.  There's a pretty regular  crowd of people most nights and on the weekends it can get busy with college kids.  They had a pga tour golf machine which was sick  - one of the only places I've seen that has one because I'm pretty sure Golden Tee sued the hell out of whoever made that game and they had to stop selling them.
Review Source:I've lived in Ardmore for about 4 1/2 years now and have been frequenting JHP since then. I think people get the wrong idea about it sometimes. This isn't a bar where you are going to be blown away by outstanding food or classy beers and that is exactly what i appreciate about it. What you will find if you become a regular, is that every time your walk in, you'll run into a friend or acquaintance. John Henry's is the local Cheers of Ardmore. I've seen staff come and go over the years and they have all for the most part, been great people. Jimmy and Kathy the owners are some of the nicest people I know and JP is not only a friend, but probably the best bartender in Ardmore along with Kevin over at Yeats.
Like I said, the food is never going to blow you away, but it is exactly what you can expect from your local hangout. There are a lot of good options right off the bat on the appetizer menu, ranging from awesome nachos with chicken to mussels in marinara. If you're a wing lover, JHP has the best wings on the Main Line. These aren't dinky wings, they are nice and fat and you always get a good portion of them, not to mention the wide variety of sauces you can choose from.
The somewhat recent addition of the fry menu is also a really nice touch. You can order anything from waffle fries to curly fries. Favorites are definitely the gravy fries (Disco Fries) and bacon ranch fries. Other options include Irish nachos and pizza fries. You also won't find a better cheesesteak in Ardmore and on Sunday, they are only five buck with fries included. At places like Bella Italia, where they over cook EVERYTHING, your going to be disappointed. The JHP cheesesteak is the perfect mix of cheese and juicy beef. Their chicken cheesesteaks are just as good.
The one black spot on the menu is the French Onion Soup which seems to be one of the biggest complaints among Yelp users. It is always way overcooked and occasionally tastes like metal. To be honest, despite how much I love it, I don't really see it being a necessary menu item at John Henry's. If you are ever in Huntington, NY, check out Canterbury Ales. They have the best French Onion Soup I have ever had.
The beer selection is what you would expect from any sports bar with the nice added touch of a couple of rotating taps. I'm on the bar's dart team and usually just order cheap stuff like Miller Lite during matches or Sunday Football, but if I'm going for the night, they have options like Blue Moon, Guinness, Harp, Flying Fish, etc. I was actually pleasantly surprised to find out the other night that they added the Dogfish Head Punkin ale on tap which is quite possibly my favorite seasonal beer.
JHP isn't just a bar to go grab a beer and a steak, they also have some great events like Quizzo Thursdays with Steve. While I don't go to that to much anymore, it's usually a lot of fun. John Henry's also does an annual road trip to a Phils game every year which always ends up being a blast. They even had their first annual Oktoberfest this year working along side McClosky's and Gillanes and seemed to be not only very fun, but extremely successful. JHP also has the NFL Sunday ticket, so if you're an NFL lover, you can go there and pretty much guarantee that you'll be able to catch your game.
John Henry's remains and probably always will be my go to bar and favorite place in Ardmore. From the frequent regulars to the awesome ownership, if you know what you're going there for, you'll never leave disappointed.
John Henry has got it right...he knows what's for dinner: beer and pipping, beer battered french fries with as crispy a crust as ever. They're hot and freshly made...crunchy on the outside, smooth on the inside. These are basic bar food french fry perfection.
And when dunked in some white cheddar sauce with a coating of BBQ or ketchup, you've got yourself a balanced meal of carbs, proteins, and vegetables.
I'll have to write the dissenting opinion.
I was looking for a burger and beers and decided to stop into John Henry's. I left disappointed.
Interior: Ghastly.
Did someone say this place was rehabbed? I'd hate to see what it looked like before. Light-colored wood. Reminded me a little of a bowling alley.
Service: Less than perfect.
I can't pin it all on the server, she was a sweetheart, I think she was alone and overextended. She couldn't see the high tops from the dining room and the bartender didn't back her up at all. He could have at least ran menus or water out to waiting customers, especially when there's no one at the bar.
Food: I've had better.
- Quesadillas: Large, greasy and heavy on the jalapeno. Cheesy & meh.
- French Onion Soup: A waste. It was as if it had been cooking for days and all the flavor had been cooked out of it.
- Spinach Artichoke Dip: Â In light of our other options, we gobbled this up. The chips were good, from a freshly-opened bag.
- Burger: Ordered well, served medium. Anti-climactic. One of the more impotent burgers I've had in a long time. Just bland, no life to it and cooked wrong. I rarely put ketchup on my burgers, I think a good burger should be able to stand on its own without it. I put ketchup on this one.
I didn't even enjoy the fries the burger came with and I've rarely met a fry I didn't like. They had a generally poor flavor and consistency. How does a place with a whole page of its menu devoted to fries serve bad french fries?
Riddle me that, Batman.
It didn't really strike me as a sports bar, nor did I see any evidence whatsoever of Irish Pub thrown in. It seemed to me more like a mediocre restaurant with a bar you might find in some rural, small town.
As the locals' watering hole, I'm sure it's fine. The outdoor seating area probably has potential, I didn't check it out. However, the kitchen did not demonstrate much skill during my visit. Was I just there at the wrong time? I can't say.
I'm going to pass on John Henry's.
This is the perfect neighborhood bar, and I'll run into friends or family just about any night I stop by. Â I try to frequent it like it is in my neighborhood, and I wish I lived closer. Â Even though it has that neighborhood feel, John Henry's proves that you don't have to be smoky, dim and dirty to be everyone's favorite corner bar. Â The staff, especially Jimmy and JP, is fantastic, and the menu offers a ton of options. Â It's your pretty standard bar food if not just a tiny step above in the quality. Â I don't eat here very often, but when I do it's satisfying. Â There's a good sized bar with high-top tables on one side and a dining room on the other; they also have a cute rear patio, and unlike some other places in Ardmore, you don't have to worry about parking because there's a lot in the back. Â They have good beer/drink specials and the real original Quizzo on Thursdays. Â Quizzo Steve will call you stupid for your idiotic answers, but he always does it with love.
Review Source:I have been going to John Henry's once or twice a week since I moved to Philadelphia a month ago. Staff and bartenders have all been very nice and service has been great. During the week, I like a bar that's not too busy or loud and John Henry's has been suiting my needs perfectly.
My only wish is that they would rotate the beers they have on tap more often.
John Henry's is a pretty cool, laid- back (at least when I go) environment. As I see it's pretty much a local hangout, which can be good when you don't want to be around a typical bar scene where people can't handle a drop of liquor without falling over. Â But sometimes, I wish it were more entertaining because it's always been not so crowded when I go. All in all I love it here when I just want to come and relax, the back patio is a cool place you can sit at as well. The bartender's are friendly, and I dig the Corona Buckets on Friday's! Four for $10, not too bad. One of the few bars in the area that actually stay open UNTIL 2! Good Job!
Haven't tried their food YET, but I am sure I will. $5 for a sand which and fries sounds pretty good to me!
John Henry's is an interesting place. Â It's a combo of a sports bar with a little Irish pub thrown in. Â For a little place it has a big menu that tries hard to please everybody. Â They have an entire page devoted to gourmet fries. Â Yikes! Â You pick your type of fries and then your toppings. Â I'm a sucker for waffle fries and they have them. Â I topped them with Old Bay seasoning and cheese and they were great. Â To balance out the fry menu page they have another page devoted to under 500 calorie options. Â Nice. Â There are also tons of burgers, wraps, etc.
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They have lots of beer choices but nothing really special. Â If you are looking for a craft beer place you'll need to go elsewhere. Â This is the kind of place where you go to grab a beer and a burger and watch the game. Â I was in this weekend and it was about 2/3 full. Â The service was a little off and the food was slow coming out. Â I waited over 20 minutes for that order of yummy waffle fries. Â I'll go with three stars for now until I get a chance to visit again.
Went there for the first time 2 nights ago. Â Food was fair and service was good, but I left my hat there. Called yesterday, no answer, so I left message about it. Â Called today and got "manager" who was completely indifferent to the point of rudeness. Â He offered no help at all about my getting my (new) hat back; no offer to look around, check w/ the wait staff, etc. Â Why would treat a new customer so offhandedly? Â I won't be back.
Review Source:I used to go in  there when it was Annie's Cafe. It was ok then but the then owner Annie wasn't very pleasant  or friendly. My friend used to work there and only went in there to see him but when he left I stopped going there,but that was many years ago.
I've been to John Henry's a couple of times and I admit the new owners did a great job rehabbing it and it looks nice.
Martha,
I must disagree with you about it being affordable. I think $3.50 for a Miller Lite draft is a little pricey when I can get it cheaper and other bars nearby. Plus I had the wings and it was $8 they were tasty,but I think they were kind of small for that price. Â I only go there once in while but I would go more if they lowered the prices a little bit.
It definitely helps that I am within walking distance, but I do love me some John Henry's! What's better, John is actually a nice guy (I've been told he's the bartender) who's pleasant, smiley and quick to serve.
Decent beers on tap (I enjoy Stella) and the food isn't bad either. I recommend the chicken parm sandwich and I also like the nachos (of course I like nachos almost anywhere).
I work right around the corner from John Henry's, so I've been there for many lunches and happy hours. It is definitely a local bar - the bartenders and waitresses know most people who go in there, so they're usually not in a rush. Food is surprisingly good, but lunch service can definitely be slow. Good place to grab a drink and bar food, but don't go in expecting anything gourmet.
Review Source:When I lived in Devon I found myself coming down this way fairly often...sure, I had to drive past a lot of other bars to get here, but I really liked this place.
I normally came for the Quizzo (Thursday nights at the time...dunno if it still is), which is by far my favorite "bar" game. I never won the big prize, but won more than enough free rounds and other treats, and it was always a fun time. I never had a meal here but not for any real reason...just always came after dinner. Had plenty of snacky-treats and they were above average.
Nice and cozy, no frills, not a magnet for the obnoxious brigade (and they are a nasty, plentiful bunch in and around the Main Line). My kinda place...wish it was still close!
Went to John Henry's last Saturday to get some dinner and watch some of the NCAA game with some friends. Â As we walked in, the "special" board stated "Heineken Special $2.00". Â So my friends and I had a seat in a cozy booth and settled in ready to conquer the evening. Well not completely. As my friends got unusually impatient because of their thirst, the waitress finally came over about 15 minutes after our arrival and asked if we wanted anything to drink. Â So...my friends ordered the Heineken special (as mentioned on the board) and I ordered the usual "girly" drink...a Lemon Drop Martini (yummy). Â 10 minutes later she returned with the 3 drinks...and mentioned that the Heineken "special" didn't start until 10:00pm. Â It was now 8:00pm. Â She then proceeded to walk away. Â She didn't ask if that was okay or if they wanted something else since the special didn't start until 10:00. Â But my Lemon Drop was delivered without any problems...yay!
Anywhoo...the food wasn't half bad. Â My friends ordered the Flat Iron Steak special (they are all about the specials) and I had the Caesar Salad Bowl (a salad that could easily feed a family of 4). Â Just as quickly as the food was delivered, it was devoured by all three of us. Â It was then onto dessert...2 sundaes and 1 caramel brownie surprise. Â By the end of that course we were entirely stuffed and ready to take a nap. Â
Overall, the food was not too bad and the atmosphere was very cozy with 6 TVs in the main dining room for patrons to watch. Â John Henry's is definitely affordable. The final bill for the 3 of us including drinks and tip was $60.00. Â And there is a private meter-free lot in the back of the restaurant to park.
I've been to this cozy little spot while visiting a lot of my friends from the suburbs on a number of occasions. It's your typical sports bar with a little bit of Irish pub Americana thrown in. a good place to grab a beer, watch a game, and find at least one person who recognizes you.
John Henry's also has a great party deal where you and your group can enjoy an open bar (domestic beers only) from 10-2am for $20/person. you get a whole huge bar room t yourself and they hook you up with good finger food buffet (fried goodness).
They also have a good open mic night.
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