Tom’s Bullpen is a vibrant local sports bar, grill, and night spot tucked away on Walker Road in Dover, Delaware. Renowned for its welcoming dive bar atmosphere, exceptional classic pub fare, and active entertainment scene, this establishment offers an inviting venue for casual mid-week dinners, competitive pool matches, and lively weekend gatherings. Whether stopping by to enjoy cold drinks during happy hour, participate in open mic and karaoke nights, or challenge friends to a game on one of their many pool tables, Tom’s Bullpen delivers a memorable, high-energy local experience.
Pool tables (Hosts APA League), Karaoke, Live Music & Performances, Open Mic, Buzztime Trivia, Sports broadcasts
Payment Methods
Credit Cards, Debit Cards
Parking
Free dedicated parking lot, free street parking
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Famous Extra-Crispy Wings: Consistently celebrated by visitors for serving some of the best bone-in and boneless wings in Dover, complete with a wide array of signature sauces including Old Bay, Lemon Pepper, Thai Chili, and classic Buffalo.
Premier Pool Destination: Equipped with numerous pool tables, making it a favorite community hub for both casual shootouts and organized APA League tournament play.
House-Made Specialties: Known for standout menu items made fresh in-house, such as rich Cream of Crab Soup, fresh potato chips, specialty cheesesteaks, and pretzel logs dipped in crab dip.
Lively Weekly Entertainment: Features a regular schedule of night events including Sunday karaoke, Wednesday open mic sessions, trivia games, and live band performances.
Attentive Neighborhood Service: Regularly highlighted by patrons for its energetic, personable bartenders and friendly service that keeps guests returning.
Menu and Offerings
Favorites & Wings
Item Name
Description
Fresh Nachos
Made fresh daily with hot melted cheese and fresh salsa.
Loaded Nachos
Loaded with lettuce, tomato, onion, beef or chicken, served with salsa and sour cream.
Creamy Crab Dip
Creamy homemade crab dip served with choice of toasted bread, crackers, or nachos.
Shrimp Basket
Deep-fried butterfly shrimp served with cocktail sauce and fries.
Quesadillas
Choice of grilled chicken, beef, veggie, cheese, or shrimp stuffed with peppers, onions, and cheese.
Chicken Tender Basket
Hand-breaded chicken strips served with fries and dipping sauce.
Tom’s Spicy Chicken Fingers
Hand-cut chicken strips egg-battered and rolled in Old Bay spices, fried and served with fries.
Jumbo Steamed Shrimp
Steamed jumbo shrimp served with spicy cocktail sauce.
Bone-In & Boneless Wings
Served with choice of Buffalo (Hot/Mild), BBQ, Teriyaki, Old Bay, Parmesan Garlic, Lemon Pepper, or Thai Chili.
Appetizers & Sides
Item Name
Description
Homemade Potato Chips
Freshly sliced house-made potato crisps served in small or large baskets.
Specialty Fries
Choice of standard fries, Cheddar Cheese Fries, Old Bay Fries, or Waffle Fries.
Loaded Potato Skins
Tender potato splits topped with butter, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and sour cream.
Basket of Onion Rings
Colossal beer-battered deep-fried onion rings.
Mozzarella Sticks
Italian-breaded cheese sticks served warm.
Soft Pretzel Logs
Soft buttered pretzel logs served with melted cheddar or served with homemade crab dip.
Jalapeño Poppers
Battered jalapeño peppers stuffed with cream cheese.
Cheese Steak Egg Rolls
Combination of steak meat, pepper, and onion in an egg roll wrap with sweet & tangy sauce.
Fried Pickles
Juicy beer-battered pickle spears or chips deep-fried to order.
Funnel Cake Fries
Sweet funnel cake fries served with an optional chocolate syrup drizzle.
Soups & Salads
Item Name
Description
House Salad
Mixed romaine and iceberg lettuce, tomato, onions, cucumber, and croutons.
Sweet Thai Chili Chicken Salad
Romaine leaf crowns, cucumbers, tomato, cheddar, and onion topped with Thai chili chicken.
Taco Salad
Fresh shell filled with lettuce, tomato, cheddar, choice of beef or chicken, salsa, and sour cream.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine crowns, parmesan cheese, bacon bits, and croutons.
Chef Salad
Mixed greens, honey ham, turkey, American and Swiss cheese, bacon bits, and croutons.
Cream of Crab Soup
Rich and creamy house-made crab soup served by the cup or bowl.
Homemade Chili
Mild chili loaded with lean ground beef, sausage, beef chuck, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and beans.
Burgers, Sandwiches & Cheesesteaks
Item Name
Description
Angus Beef Cheese Burger
Classic juicy beef burger topped with lettuce and tomato.
Hot & Spicy Mad Dog Burger
Topped with extra hot BBQ sauce, Pepper Jack cheese, bacon, and onion straws.
Texas Burger
Finished with BBQ sauce, bacon, Swiss, cheddar, and onion rings.
Quesadilla Burger
Beef burger layered with lettuce, tomato, bacon, jalapeños, cheddar, and American cheese.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast served with BBQ ranch, bacon, and cheddar.
The Reuben
Choice of corned beef or turkey with sauerkraut, Swiss, and 1000 Island dressing on rye.
Classic Cheesesteaks
Choice of beef or chicken steak cooked with melted American cheese.
Tom’s Famous KRAK
Chicken steak topped with buffalo sauce, bacon bits, and melted American cheese.
Tom’s Famous SMAK
Chicken steak topped with savory sauce, pepperoni slices, and American cheese.
