General Warren
9 Old Lancaster Road, Malvern, PA
About This Vendor
A Colonial Landmark with Contemporary Comforts
General Warren is a bed and breakfast wedding and venue located in Malvern, PA. The 18th-century manor is renowned for its world-class cuisine and refined interior design. Centuries of American history surround this local landmark and your wedding could be part of it. The inn was founded in 1745 as a tribute to two British naval officers and was used as a meeting place for the army. During the American Revolution, there was a minor scuffle at the inn on the night of the Battle of Paoli, but it was resolved peacefully. It became a haven for farmers on the route between Philadelphia and Lancaster, and due to its prime location, served as the local post office. It was around this time that the building was named The General Warren Tavern in honor of Dr. Joseph Warren. Warren was an American hero who was killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill. A lull in business during the 19th century left the inn in poor condition, but with the rising automobile industry, it regained its old fame. In 1984, the owners lovingly restored the property to its 18th-century grandeur, carrying out improvements into the early 21st century. Today, the establishment reflects a charming blend of colonial elegance and modern comforts. Tucked away among vibrant foliage, the property’s grounds feature sculpted gardens with soothing fountains. Adjacent to the main building is the Spring House, a 250-year old structure with an outdoor terrace. Inside, the restaurant and tavern are designed in an early American theme, with rich, dark wood and inviting hearths. The Warren Tavern was opened in 2005 in the former spot of the original 1745 tavern. Each of the inn’s eight guestrooms is individually decorated and showcases its own historic flair. Couples may retire to one of the enchanting suites for a romantic wedding night. The inn generally accommodates weddings of 130 guests, but upon special arrangements, it may host up to 150 attendees on weekends. Several event spaces are available, from the sophisticated dining rooms to the tranquil terrace. Couples frequently choose to hold both their ceremony and reception on site, though the staff is well versed in organizing reception-only events. Catering is provided in one of two options, a plated dining service or a number of stations for larger events. The personnel is also happy to arrange intimate gatherings in a private dining room. Each wedding held here is overseen by the facility’s professional event planning team, ensuring that the day is organized to match the happy couple’s vision.
Amenities + Details
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
Up to 100
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue, Hotel, Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff
General Warren Reviews
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The General Warren was amazing, the perfect venue choice for our wedding. We were planning an event for a smaller crowd, under 50 people, and we were having trouble finding venues that didn’t require higher guest counts or food/beverage minimum...
s than would make sense for our guest list, so when we found the General Warren, it was the perfect fit!
Working with Patrick was so easy, he has tons of experience in putting these weddings together and keeping them moving throughout the event, the minimum commitments were very reasonable, the food and staff service were incredible and very elegant, the cake by their pastry chef Andy was both beautiful and so delicious, and above all, the whole experience was as stress-free as I think an event like this can be. And we had rain on the wedding day! But we had an indoor backup location for peace of mind, and when it looked like the rain was going to clear in time, Patrick was on top of the radar and gave us the all clear for an outdoor ceremony - and it all worked out perfectly!
I’m so happy we found and went with the General Warren for our wedding. Patrick and everyone working there are absolutely wonderful, and I was so grateful for their experience with weddings like mine, they all made it so easy to make sure everything was covered and that the day was a success. And my parents were shocked at what a good deal it all was! Incredible food and service for a very reasonable price, and overall a wonderful, beautiful day for us and all of our guests.
I can't say enough wonderful things about the General Warren. We just had our wedding there last weekend, using their intimate wedding package, and if I had it to do again I wouldn't change a single thing. The food is fantastic, and they made o...
ur cake in-house. The price was perfect; it was like taking our family out for dinner and drinks. There are eight hotel suites upstairs, and our wedding booked them all. They were clean and so comfortable, furnished with antiques. My hair and makeup artist came and did all my preparations in our suite. We had the entire property to ourselves for a lot of the weekend because they are only open for dinner. The venue is meticulously maintained, so our photos look gorgeous. Patrick, the owner, is very easy to work with and answered all of my anxious bride emails quickly. The feedback from our families was mostly, "Wow, how did you find this place? It's amazing!" Every single staff member I talked to, from the owner to the bar tenders to the waitstaff and the woman in charge of hospitality was professional and warm. We also enjoyed the breakfast pastries in the mornings (made to order so they come out nice and hot)! The morning after our wedding, my new husband and I went back to the ceremony site for a few minutes alone and he said that we should come back for anniversary dinners in the coming years. I can't think of anything more perfect. If you have a wedding with 50 or fewer guests in the area, I can't recommend this place enough. Our wedding ran perfectly and smoothy and our families were very well taken care of all weekend!
We had to pivot to a smaller wedding after our original plans couldn’t happen due to COVID. Patrick and his team were incredible to work with, from our first phone call til the day of. They made our day so incredibly special and one we’ll alway...
s remember it despite it being Plan B. All of our guests commented on how beautiful everything was and how great the food tasted.
A fantastic experience! We had our rehearsal dinner here. The food is outright amazing, and the staff was very accommodating during COVID to meet our needs and stay safe. I highly recommend for anyone!
We had the most amazing wedding despite all the COVID stuff happening. The Inne took all precautions while making it as normal and memorable as possible. The Inn manager was so accommodating and helpful. A pleasure to work with. The venue was b...
eautiful, food was great, staff was attentive and helpful. Overall a wonderful experience. Our guests said the same as well. To all the 2020 brides out there. DON’T GIVE UP! I’m sure glad I didn’t. Try the Inn for your venue, you won’t be disappointed!
The General Warren Inn was the best possible choice for our wedding. We had an outdoor wedding in their beautiful courtyard area. The wedding was surrounded by beautiful trees and plants, which were great for photos. Our cocktail hour was in t...
heir downstairs bar area which was also perfect. Our reception was in their upstairs restaurant area. And our dancing was done in one of their other rooms. We got so many compliments on food. It was amazing. Also, the entire wedding party was able to stay in their upstairs suites so no one was late for the bid day :). The staff was very nice and sweet, and professional. I would recommend this location to anyone. I am so happy I had my wedding here. It is a day I will never forget.
We hosted a recent wedding rehearsal and dinner at the GWI for our son and daughter-in-law. We had over 2 dozen guests from out of town and this was our first experience dining at this establishment. From the first conversation with Patrick abo...
ut the planning of the actual rehearsal on the grounds to choosing a customized menu for our event with Tim we were met with a pleasant, accommodating experience! Our guests were very pleased with the beauty of the grounds and restaurant... we had a lovely private cocktail reception on the beautiful outdoor Spring House terrace (the girls just loved the darling little stone house beside the terrace!) which became the site for a number of photos. Our bartender was very friendly and kind as were the ladies who served such delicious appetizers as the prime rib fingers and the garlic/fennel sticks with lobster cream sauce.
Afterwards, we all ascended upstairs to dine in the bright and airy North Room which overlooks the terrace area and our guests were very impressed with their starters (particularly the snapper turtle soup and the french onion bisque...just amazing!)
Our guests loved all the generously portioned entrees, including the grilled swordfish with blueberry salsa and filet mignon as well as the Jaeger Schnitzel, asparagus and mushroom risotto and the wonderful pan seared scallops.
And no one turned turned down a chance to sample the lovely assortment of desserts including chocolate and raspberry mousses as well as sorbet and ice cream...so yummy!
We would like to thank our wonderful waitress Celeste, who was a joy to work with...so calm, pleasant and personable, for providing us with a memorable experience that we will remember for years to come.
The bride and groom loved it so much that they are planning on returning for their first anniversary!
All in all, I highly recommend the General Warren for a welcoming experience in a charming, tasteful setting with a great staff and delicious food and spirits!
Tim was our contact at the General Warren Inne and he did an amazing job. All we pretty much had to do was show up. The Inne took care of setting up decorations we brought, handled the food, the cake, and the bar. All we had to do was collect d...
ecorations at the end. The day itself ran so smooth and Tim made sure everything went well. There were a few hiccups like massive rain and my arch being too tall. The Inne worked out a back up plan and managed to fit my arch inside. All in all it was a great day and I am so thankful we chose the General Warren Inne as our venue.
Patrick and the staff at the General Warren made our entire wedding weekend exceptional. The venue is elegant, the food is delicious, and the staff is exceptional in every way. Patrick made everything so easy, and every guest commented on ho...
w lovely the venue was. We can not recommend them highly enough, and we look forward to making the General Warren our anniversary tradition.
Patrick and all the staff at General Warren helped to make our wedding weekend and day perfect!!! They are pros at what they do I did not not need to worry about a thing!
I couldn't have asked for a better experience than what we had at the General Warren. Our wedding came in right around 60 people and Patrick (the proprietor) made planning simple and easy. Nothing we asked was out of the question and he worked ...
with us every step of the way while he (and the rest of the staff) made sure we were doing okay the entire day. The venue is beautiful, intimate, historic, with plenty of places for small groups to get away to have conversation. If I could do it all again I wouldn't choose anywhere else.
If you are looking for a beautiful, quaint, historic and elegant venue for an intimate wedding, please read my review about our wedding at the General Warren. We got married here on 8/11/18 and our wedding was everything we envisioned and more...
. Patrick and his staff provide top notch, professional service!!
I researched a lot of venues and read all the reviews. The General Warren had great reviews so I reached out for more information. Patrick responded promptly and answered all my questions. I made an appointment to stop in and take a tour. From the moment I walked in the door, I was hooked. I knew this was the place for us.
Patrick has the wedding process down to a science. For us, the planning couldn’t have been easier with his help. He provided us with all the important information to review and make decisions. I loved the flexibility we had with the day, size, room choices, on site wedding option, suites, vendors, etc. I actually chose my photographer and florist from a list of recommended vendors Patrick provided. While I called several, ultimately, I chose vendors from his list.
The food, OH the FOOD!! The food deserves its own paragraph. We had LOTS of options to choose from for the cocktail reception, salads, entrees and desserts. We didn’t have a wedding cake but rather went with 5 dessert choices which were all delicious in their own right!! The food was excellent and our guests are still talking about how good it was.
It rained on our wedding day but that didn’t dampen our spirits. Patrick had a plan b for our ceremony in case of rain. His answer was always “we will make it happen!” and they did! They took care of every detail from beginning to end and I wouldn’t have changed a thing!! Our wedding was perfect thanks to Patrick and his staff. We spent the night in the Presidential Suite which is lovely and were treated to a great breakfast the following morning before we left.
I am so, so happy we chose the General Warren. Patrick made this stress free for me and allowed us to have the wedding we truly wanted AND could afford. It was one of my BEST DAYS EVER!!
The General Warren was the perfect place for our intimate wedding. We invited about 40 people and ended up having about 32 guests. Tim was great and worked with us on everything, from the first time we went to see the venue to the morning after...
the wedding when we were shopping off to our honeymoon. There’s a lot of things I want to cover in this review. First, the food was amazing! All our family and friends raved about it! The cake made by Chef Andy was also a big hit, and he worked with us so we could have both chocolate and vanilla options. Second, the staff was perfect! My grandma is in an assisted living facility and wasn’t able to come to our wedding, and the wait staff sweetly wrapped up some pieces of cake for my grandpa to take to her. They all took care of anything we needed throughout the whole meal. Third, the location is just beautiful. The rooms are historic, the ceremony spot is beautiful in the sunlight, the patio bar area is cozy and inviting, and the dining room was set perfectly for the amount of people we had. Fourth, it was affordable!! My fiancée and I heard horror stories from friends of how much their weddings costed them, and we just didn’t want to go down that road. The General Warren helped us to have our dream wedding but keep us from having to take out a loan to pay for it! I totally credit that to Tim, who helped us to know the right options for everything we were choosing and never trying to purposefully steer us towards a more expensive option. Again, I just want to sing Tim’s praises because he really helped us with so many little things throughout the whole wedding planning process (which for us was only about 6 months!). He was so flexible and helpful it really helped me to have very little of the normal pre-wedding stress.
For the “too long, didn’t read” crowd, if you’re looking for a wedding venue that will make your wedding perfect, but also be affordable AND make your wedding planning process an easy experience, the General Warren is your place. Our wedding was intimate, but they do cater to larger events too! Just call them to see what they can do.
The General Warren was the perfect location for our wedding. We were planning a small ceremony of 25 people for a Monday luncheon & had a hard time finding a place that was 1) open & 2) willing to host that small of a group. I sent an initial e...
mail & was pleasantly surprised when Patrick wrote back that it was not a problem. Once my husband & I met with Patrick, toured the Inne & sampled the food, we were sold! He met every request we had with good-natured ease. On our wedding day, we had the ceremony in the North room, the reception on the heated terrace & our luncheon in the Carriage room. The staff set up each room beautifully, were friendly, attentive & very accommodating. Everyone raved over the quaintness of the Inne, the food & the staff. We are so thrilled we chose this venue!
My husband and I just celebrated our wedding at the General Warren this past Saturday and Patrick and his staff exceeded our expectations in every way imaginable. The venue is unique, warm, classic and inviting. The food is refined, delicious, ...
innovative, and yet familiar. The GW is incredibly accommodating to allergies and dietary restrictions of all kinds-and they know how to do it without compromising on flavor, quality and presentation.Patrick helped coordinate our wedding and worked incredibly well with all of our vendors. Our wedding was a blend of two cultures and Patrick and his staff pulled it off incredibly well. Everything was perfectly and impeccably executed. They truly went above and beyond for us in every way. The hospitality and attention to detail provided by the GW staff was felt throughout the planning and execution of our event. They cared for us like family and we are truly, truly touched. We would choose the GW again for our special day in a heartbeat. We look forward to finding more reasons to celebrate at the GW. Thank you so much to Patrick and staff! If we could give you more than 5 stars, we would.
The General Warren was the perfect location for our wedding. Patrick made everything very easy. We planned our wedding in 3 months, which the General Warren easily accommodated. Everyone thought it was a beautiful location and the food was w...
onderful.
I cannot say enough about Patrick and the team at General Warren. My daughter and new husband live abroad, so as the mother of the bride I was responsible for all the planning. Patrick was a great sounding board and provided guidance regarding ...
menu planning, decor, ceremony options and accommodations. He and his pastry chef helped us create the most beautiful and delicious cake and took the stress out of ordering it from a bakery and transporting it. The food was spectacular and our guests could not say enough about the generous portions, the creatively prepared entrees, and the availability of hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour. Several people remarked that they were so good that they were almost too full for their meal. Additionally the wine list is excellent and the quality and variety of beer and spirits was impressive. The bartenders ensured that everyone got what they ordered as soon as they ordered it. You can't beat the setting. We had the event Saturday afternoon which meant we had the entire site to ourselves. Our guests were free to mingle at the bar and on the outside deck and grounds. We had the main dining room for the meal and the smaller dining room at the back of the property for the cake display and photo booth. The service was impeccable. The team made sure that glasses were continuously filled, appetizers were abundant, plates were cleared timely and they paid special attention to ensure the bride and groom had time to themselves and got something to eat amidst the festivities. I HIGHLY recommend the General Warren!!
The best!!!! We had our wedding at the General Warren on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend with about 85 people. It could not have been better - the ceremony had a beautiful backdrop, cocktail hour on the terrace was perfect, food was the best, an...
d dancing was so fun. We were confident working with Patrick that our day would be just as we had hoped, and it was perfect. Patrick was very helpful not only with planning the wedding, but also with giving great recommendations for vendors. He was very flexible, and knows how to make what you want possible within the unique space of the General Warren. It was really nice that we had access to the beautiful rooms upstairs to get ready in, and we can't wait to be back to visit to celebrate our anniversary! SO glad we chose this venue!!
How Perfect! How Patrick!
Compared to others, ours was a somewhat rushed wedding in a 7 month turnaround. GWI is completely equipped to deal with that. We weren’t having a huge wedding either: 75 people, which is perfect for the GWI. Patrick w...
as very diligent with his emailing and fine attention to detail throughout the entire planning process. I have no idea how many couples he deals with at once, but Patrick has a way of making you feel important among the rest.
We had a Saturday afternoon wedding at the General Warren. So we stayed the night before and stayed night of in their beautiful and unique rooms, which really helped with my stress level. Both innkeepers are absolutely delightful. They also made sure we had coffee and something to eat both mornings. Patrick was there coordinating that morning, making sure everything went smooth amongst the chaos of getting ready. And the rain held off just in time for us to have our ceremony outdoors!
During the wedding and reception, Patrick and the staff at the General Warren were absolutely wonderful and completely experienced. They made sure everyone ate and everyone had a full glass. And how my guests raved about the food! The GWI was able to accommodate our vegetarian guests as well. Everyone had an amazing and fun time; our wedding had a life of its own at the GWI. Especially my Jersey guests were amazed by the venue and how it isn’t like the rest.
In the end, what we received for our wedding at the General Warren Inn and what we paid for: it was worth every single penny and then some. What you get in quality for the price you pay is absolutely worth it! We cannot wait to go back for anniversaries or a special getaway. I could probably go on for hours about the niddy griddy details of the amount of amazing this venue is.
Thank you Patrick and the General Warren Inn for giving us memories of a lifetime!
I cannot emphasize enough how happy I was having my wedding at General Warren. The food was delicious - I had so many guests come up to me and rave about it. The inne is so unique and beautiful. It was exactly what my husband and I were looking...
for in a wedding venue - intimate, unique, classy, and beautiful. Working with Patrick was great! He really took care of us and worked with our budget. At the end of our wedding night he approached my husband to let him know the bar tab was reaching the limit of our budget, and asked us if we wanted to close the bar or keep it open. He coordinated well with all the vendors. My wedding day was absolutely perfect and Patrick took care of everything just as he said he would. My husband and I have decided we will make it a tradition to return to the General Warren Inne for our anniversary each year.
My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner at the General Warren Inn. It was fabulous. We had cocktail hour at the outside bar then went inside (the food was even better than at the reception the next day!). We had a private room for dinner. ...
The service was excellent. Tim coordinated everything for us and was very easy to get ahold of to ask questions prior to the dinner! I highly recommend the General Warren Inn!
I cannot rave enough about the General Warren Inne. Patrick and the entire staff went above and beyond my expectations to make our special day perfect, and perfect it was. Everything went off without a glitch, the food was fantastic, the acco...
mmodations were beautiful and comfortable, and I've never encountered a more organized venue and staff. Our guests all had a great time and many have approached me and said this was a unique, not cookie-cutter-type wedding they've been to, and also that it had a classy and romantic vibe. I would highly recommend the General Warren Inne to anyone for any event!
Selecting the General Warren Inne in Malvern, PA as my wedding venue was the best decision I made--and it will be yours, too! I worked with Tim, one of the managers and the events coordinator, and he just made everything so easy. The decor is s...
o beautiful from the gardens to the fireplaces to the mahogany bar, I barely did anything to dress it up! Candlelight in the dining room gives it such a romantic ambiance! The food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the cocktails and the pork roast at dinner got a lot of compliments. Missy, the pastry chef, decorated my wedding cake to match my dress and she did a wonderful job!
You also get the most bang for your buck here. There's a very small vendor fee compared to the $3,000 most venues wanted just to step foot into the place. Since I was on a budget, Tim worked with me to put together a lovely buffet and passed hors d'oeuvres were phenomenal! I still get compliments on cocktail hour and the hors d'oeuvres! We had our wedding at the end of September so the weather was perfect for an ceremony in the garden and cocktails on the outdoor patio.
The only thing that might be a drawback is that if you have more than maybe 70 guests at your wedding you have to spread the guests out over two dinning rooms, but I didn't mind because no one wants to watch me eat anyway! If you want a unique place (not another ballroom) with great food, great service that just seems to naturally embrace you--this is it! Thank you, GWI and staff for taking care of us!
The General Warren Inne is more than a gorgeous, historic location for a wedding.
The back patio was the perfect backdrop for a natural, romantic ceremony. The food was phenomenal. Most importantly, the staff bent over backwards to make ...
sure our day was perfect.
It was clear that everyone at the General Warren Inne cared about making our day perfect, and it showed. We had impeccable service. The attention to detail by everyone there was better that I imagined.
The chef and pastry chef accommodated food allergies in my family without sacrificing the quality of the food in anyway. During the butlered cocktail hour we had trays of five different hors d'oeuvres, and for dinner guests had a selection of five first courses and five entrees. Because the Inne is a restaurant, there was no problem having an expanded menu which gave all of our guests a huge choice of meals.
I stayed at the Inne the evening before the wedding, and again on the wedding night with my husband. We stayed in the Franklin Suite, which features beautiful furniture, a working fireplace, and a jacuzzi. The accommodations for overnight stays are lovely.
At the end of the evening, my parents were SHOCKED at how LOW the bill was. All of the pricing was reasonable, and there were ZERO hidden costs. How many people can say that they are surprised by how little their wedding cost?
I will be recommending the General Warren Inne to everyone who needs to plan a wedding or host any kind of event!
The General Warren Inne was the most accomodating and professional Wedding Venue. They worked exteremly hard to make our day perfect.
Fantastic propriator and staff, excellent food, beautiful grounds for ceremony and coctail hour.
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9 Old Lancaster Road, Malvern, PA
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