The Pickering Creek Inn

We went on the recommendation of some friends.  The only thing we liked was that our waitress allowed us to sample some beers before deciding which one to order -- and we didn't order any because we didn't like any of them.

Here's my breakdown:
(1) It was early Saturday night and it was pretty busy, yet there were only 2 waitresses and 1 of whom (ours) was brand new (young and 3rd night on the job).  She was clearly overwhelmed and wasn't getting any help from the other waitress, whom we saw chatting up her customers (not that in and of itself is a bad thing).  

(2) We ordered a cheeseburger with American cheese and a pork sandwich, both of which were supposed to come with chips.  (BTW, fries are $1 surcharge.)  We got a cheeseburger with Bleu Cheese and chips and a brisket sandwich with fries.  It was obviously someone else's meal, but we were so hungry by this time, we accepted the mistake (not before notifying the waitress to see what can be done).

(3) The food was not good.  You want good brisket?  Go to Zachary's BBQ in Norristown.  And we can get slightly better burgers for less money at Valley Forge Diner.

(4) When the bill came, it was full price for the wrong food.  No discount because "Ken the owner left and [our waitress] can't give discounts".

We've been in the Food & Beverage industry before -- this is NOT how you run a restaurant.

Probably the single worst experience of my life. The worst live music ever. Terrible beer selection. Prices are unreasonable for the quality of the place. Horribly unhappy employees. I'm pretty sure whom ever owns this place doesn't know how to run a bar.

Good selection of craft brews. Otherwise not sure how they are getting business. They are the only place I am aware of that cover charges. Stopped by 2 times with others at 8:30  on Friday nights. Trying to cover charge when the band did not start for over one hour. When our group just wanted to stop in for a drink or two who would pay a cover for that. Molly Maguires up the street, overall better place and food menu, never charges a cover for their weekend bands. Stop the cover, improve the menu and you may get those I was with back again.