The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College "Hospitality. Inspiration. Passion." Founded in 1974 as The Restaurant School, Walnut Hill College specializes in fine dining and luxury hospitality education.
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Founded in 1974 as The Restaurant School, Walnut Hill College is one of Philadelphia’s first colleges to focus on excellence in hospitality education. We prepare our students for the real world by combining classroom teaching with hands-on training in our award-winning restaurants, which are open to the public. Of course, the training we offer doesn’t just happen on campus. Our students live and l

earn in the heart of University City, Philadelphia, home to one of the largest student populations in America. With a bustling environment of restaurants and hotels right in our backyard, our students have incredible access to top-notch internships and jobs. And well beyond Philadelphia, our students go on tuition-paid travel adventures around the world! Hospitality tours of France and England and a cruise and resort tour of Florida & the Bahamas are the highlight of our programs. By studying the industry both locally and globally, students from Walnut Hill College can expand their knowledge and thrive wherever their careers take them. What makes us different?

- Boutique College with a World-Class Education

- Tuition-Paid Travel to France, England, Florida Resorts & the Bahamas

- Notable and Engaged Alumni Network

- Faculty with Real-World Experience

- Hands-On Training Within Your Major and Beyond

- In the Heart of University City and Philadelphia's Thriving Hospitality Industry

- An Exciting Campus Atmosphere with Student Activities, Clubs, and Special Events

- Internship and Career Placement Services That Set You Up for Success in Any Industry

Our Seniors are exploring London this evening.
06/24/2026

Our Seniors are exploring London this evening.

06/24/2026
Thank you Mr. Lyle and team for hosting out seniors and inspiring them into the amazing hospitality industry! We learn...
06/23/2026

Thank you Mr. Lyle and team for hosting out seniors and inspiring them into the amazing hospitality industry! We learned a great deal about pairing wines with foods, operating a hotel, and great guest service!!!

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Seniors visit for a lesson in brewing English beer, wines, and blending distilled liquors!
06/23/2026

Seniors visit for a lesson in brewing English beer, wines, and blending distilled liquors!

A special debt of gratitude to Mr. Peter Farrup for his continued support of our Seniors during his retirement. His tou...
06/23/2026

A special debt of gratitude to Mr. Peter Farrup for his continued support of our Seniors during his retirement. His tours of are always special!

Our seniors enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea with Peter generously hosting our tour again this year; a fantastic beer...
06/22/2026

Our seniors enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea with Peter generously hosting our tour again this year; a fantastic beer, wine, and liquor tour and tasting , and ended our day with an amazing meal prepared and served by Che Paul and his amazing team!

for a meal of local fare served with local beers!
06/21/2026

for a meal of local fare served with local beers!

Our Seniors have made their way to Windsor, home of Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world ...
06/21/2026

Our Seniors have made their way to Windsor, home of Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world

Next stop…England!!! Our Seniors are embarking on their immersion learning course, The Hospitality Tour of England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥...
06/20/2026

Next stop…England!!! Our Seniors are embarking on their immersion learning course, The Hospitality Tour of England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Over the next 7 days we will visit some of the best hotels, restaurants, pubs, and pastry shops the country has to offer!

Address

4207 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 10pm
Thursday 7:30am - 10pm
Friday 7:30am - 10pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 10am
Sunday 12am - 10pm

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