Teresa’s Next Door

Wayne, Pennsylvania

A homey Belgian-inspired tavern with rich trappings

What it is:

Located next to Teresa’s Café, a superb restaurant with a strong drinks program of its own, Teresa’s Next Door (or TND) can claim credit for bringing craft beer to the elegant Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia back in 2007. TND has always associated itself with Belgian beers and doesn’t disappoint now by keeping a steady supply of imports such as draught Petrus and Klokke Roeland. On a recent Wednesday, the taps also poured Allagash White, Chimay White, and five obscure ciders side by side with three IPAS on hand-pulled casks. Pair the drinks with one of eight styles of mussels or eight kinds of tacos.

Why it’s great:

TND has always brought the Main Line’s craft-loving community together. Once surrounded primarily by somewhat snooty alternatives, TND extends a warm and comfortable greeting to those who prefer a quirky family-produced glass of wine or craft beer to a $1,000 designer bottle. Beer lovers (and visiting Belgian publicans) appreciate the shelving that covers the span of the back bar, weighted with hundreds of glasses in dozens of styles. Ordering an Orval? You’ll probably sip it out of an Orval-branded glass. What’s more, your well-trained bartender will likely pour it with a perfect head and serve it to you at the perfect temperature. —Tara Nurin

Details Hours: 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m. Sunday–saturday Address: 124—126 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA Web: teresas-cafe.com