Watering Trough

Two stars out of pity.

As others said, meat market slime bar to the left, rejuvenated joke of a restaurant to the right.  Somewhere in the middle there was something, shakes head.

For twenty some years the Watering Trough was owned by one family and run as a local Mount Joy bar and restaurant. In 2011 it was purchased by a family that owns two other places (two MJ pizza places) and since then, it's undergone an interesting (and much needed) rejuvenation.

It's still a casual, very local place for a drink and/or some food. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, burgers and more assorted fare. The portions are hearty. The preparation is simple and tastes good. The service is typically good as well.

I've only ever been in for lunch for I can't speak to the dinner menu or service quality. From what I've seen I would be very surprised if it was markedly different.

All in all, the Watering Trough is a good, reliable place for nice, value oriented lunch in Mount Joy. I'm sure I'll be back there again. And again.

we've been there twice now and its becoming our favourite! the salads are yummy, and the prime rib is to die for. the bar is well equipped with deliciousness. Chip and Donna, the two main bartenders in the non-smoking bar area are fantastic. You never wait long for a refill, and they make the best mimosas!