Liberty Bell Gastropub Newly opened and a popular dining option at Parx Casino

Since I was in the mood to cheat on my diet with fries, the Pub won this time but I’m definitely going back to try the three course Oliveto $18 lunch special menu (Wed-Sun 12pm – 3pm) or Wild Boar Bolognese for dinner. Joining the already tasty list of food options at Parx Casino is Liberty Bell Gastropub ( “farm to fork” menu) and Oliveto (Italian classics) each with compelling menus.

I was attending the Sarah McLachlan concert at the Parx Casino Xcite Center so figured best to try out the new food options in Bensalem (about 1/2 hour from Philly with no traffic). But in the past few years, Philadelphia now has its own casinos with a plethora of restaurant and entertainment options to enjoy much closer to home. Having grown up in Philadelphia, Atlantic City was only an hour (in off-season) away to enjoy good food, music and a quick spin of the slots. That said, I do enjoy visiting the casinos for the food and entertainment options. I’m not much of a gambler, to be honest, I tend to lose more than I win and think how I could use the money elsewhere to enjoy (i.e. Craft Beer and Craft Foods elevate the pub experience