Readers | Upstate
Buckley’s Tavern
5812 Kennett Pike, Greenville, 656-9776, buckleystavern.org
Readers | Downstate
The Pickled Pig Pub
18756 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, 645-5444, pickledpigpub.com
Critics
The Whip Tavern
1383 N. Chatham Road, Coatesville, Pa., (610) 383-0600, thewhiptavern.com
Think Buckley’s, but deep in the heart of horse country. It’s well worth the scenic drive up Pa. 82 for Welsh rarebit followed by shepherd’s pie, Guinness lamb stew or a beef on Weck—half a steer piled on a hearty Kummelweck roll. Save room for sticky toffee pudding.