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The Inn features a main dining room, comfortable bar with a fun and more casual atmosphere, two other private banquet rooms and a spacious outdoor deck.  We can host all types of events, from wedding receptions to anniversary parties with up to 100 guests in a single room, to social gatherings or company meetings.   Also available is complimentary WiFi Internet access throughout the Inn.

We are proud to announce that The Thorndale Inn was recently named Best Local Family Restaurant in Chester County by Clipper Magazine

The Thorndale Inn began it's life as a restaurant in 1938 under the name "The Dutch Cupboard." However, this property has been in existence since it was purchased from William Penn in 1698.  The property has been used as a "water, corn or grist mill," a working farm and finally a restaurant.  The original house dates from the late 18th century and has seen several editions on the north, south and west sides to accommodate its life as a restaurant.

In 1933, the house and surrounding acreage was sold to L. Wilson and Pauline Bicking.  The Bickings sold the property in 1938 to Jackson and Eleanor Taylor who turned the old farmhouse into the popular restaurant, " the Dutch Cupboard."  The Taylors ran their restaurant for 24 years. In 1962, they sold the restaurant to Albert and Clara Mantini who changed the name to "Dutch Arms."

In 1974, the property was sold to Covattas Thorndale Inn Inc and took the present name of "Thorndale Inn."  This name was retained by Sam Estephan and John Abboud when they purchased the restaurant in 1986.  Ten years later Estephan bought out his associate and has ever since continued to run the Thorndale Inn.  Currently the Inn features a main dining room, comfortable bar area with a fun and more casual atmosphere, two private banquet rooms and a spacious outdoor deck.