The Old Guard House Inn

The Old Guard House. Joe the bartender—a fixture at this rustically elegant Main Line institution—will be happy to set you up with a chocolate, espresso or apple martini. But we prefer the classic gin version, with two plump olives. It's old-school, just like the vibe at the Guard House, and its smooth blend leaves you feeling the way a good martini should: stirred, not shaken (953 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne; 610-649-9708).