Charles Barkley teams up with Pennsylvania casino for new steakhouse, cigar lounge

[JohnS]

Charles Barkley teams up with Pennsylvania casino for new steakhouse, cigar lounge

Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia announced a partnership with NBA legend Charles Barkley to launch a new steakhouse and cigar lounge.

By Cherise Lynch - Published October 28, 2025

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 15: Charles Barkley attends the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront 2024 on May 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Discovery) © Getty Images for Warner Bros. Di

Get ready, King of Prussia, something new is coming to the community.

Valley Forge Casino Resort announced a partnership with NBA legend and Philadelphia icon Charles Barkley to open a new steakhouse and cigar lounge at the Boyd Gaming-owned resort.

“The Philadelphia area has always felt like home to me, and I’m thrilled to bring something new to a community that’s played such a big part in my life,” Charles Barkley said in a news release. “We’re creating a spot that’s fun, comfortable, and full of personality. I want it to be the kind of place where people can unwind, share a great meal and feel that same energy and connection that make this community so special.”

The steakhouse is set to “fuse contemporary elegance with nods to Barkley’s storied career.” It will have personal memorabilia and design elements that celebrate him and his ties to the Philadelphia region.

Next door to the steakhouse, the cigar lounge will have a club-like vibe with a walk-in humidor, private lockers and a bar.

“Charles Barkley’s personality, charisma and love for Philadelphia make him an incredible partner, and we are incredibly honored to have the opportunity to bring his vision to life at Valley Forge Casino Resort,” said Martha Morales, Vice President and General Manager of Valley Forge Casino Resort.

Officials said that at Valley Forge, Barkey will help shape the restaurant’s menu and overall vision.

Boyd Gaming has even entered a national partnership to feature spirits from Redmont Distilling Co., Barkley’s signature liquor brand, across all of its properties.

In addition, Boyd Gaming will make an annual contribution to Barkley’s charitable foundation, The Charles Barkley Foundation, which supports education and historically Black colleges and universities.

Known as one of the greatest players in NBA history, Barkley first rose to fame as a power forward for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1984 to 1992.

After retiring from the NBA, Barkey became a successful television analyst, working on shows such as “Inside the NBA.”

Source: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/charles-barkley-valley-forge-casino-resort-new-steakhouse-cigar-lounge/4292825/

[MrBirdman]

Good luck - he’ll need it. Valley Forge is a dreadful casino. 

For the home of America’s largest mall and the East Coast’s biggest luxury shopping nexus outside New York, you’d think they’d do a little better. It remains the only casino I’ve ever been charged a cover fee ($25) just to get in the door, and it appeared none of that revenue was spent on the facilities. That was 10 years ago and on the rare occasions I gamble now, I take the longer trip into Philly instead. 

[Ford2112]

I wonder if them big ole women in San Antonio will show up.

 

[BrightonCorgi]

Cover charge for a casino? How lame.

[joeypots]

I'm not sure my man Chuck should be spending much time close to a casino.