The Oldest Bars and Taverns in the United States
The United States of America was founded on beer. From the time the Pilgrims ran out of beer and were forced to land at Plymouth Rock to the days were Paul Revere, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams and other patriots would discuss plans to break away from England in the local taverns. Today, over 20 bars and taverns have survived from the 1700’s and even one tavern that dates back to 1673. Here is a list of the 25 oldest bars and taverns in the USA.
1. WHITE HORSE TAVERN – 1673
26 Marlborough St
Newport, RI 02840
Website: www.whitehorsenewport.com
2. The Broad Axe Tavern – 1681
901 W Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
Phone: (215) 643-6300
Website: thebroadaxetavern.com
3. Barnsboro Inn – 1720
699 Main Street
Sewell, NJ 08080
Phone:(856) 468-3557
Email: info@barnsboroinn.com
Website: www.barnsboroinn.com
4. JESSOP’S TAVERN – 1724
114 Delaware St
New Castle, DE 19720
Website: www.jessops-tavern.com
5. Logan Inn – 1727
10 West Ferry St.
New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938
Phone: (215) 862-2300
Email: info@loganinn.com
Website: www.loganinn.com
6. Red Fox Inn – 1728
2 E Washington Street
Middleburg, Virginia 20117
Phone: (540) 687-6301
Email: reservations@redfox.com
Website: www.redfox.com
7. Mike’s York Street Bar & Grill – 1734
544 York Road
Warminster, PA 18974
Phone: (215) 672-3300
Website: www.mikesyorkstreetbarandgrill.com
8. New Boston Inn – 1737
101 N Main St, Sandisfield, MA 01255
Phone:(413) 258-4477
Email: Reservations@newbostoninn.com
Website: newbostoninn.com
9. Brittingham’s – 1743
640 East Germantown Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Phone: (484)344-5162
Website: brittinghams.com
10. Blue Bell Inn – 1743
601 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: (215)646-2010
Email: Info@Bluebellinn.Com
Website: bluebellinn.com
11. MIDDLETON’S TAVERN – 1750
2 Market Space
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone:(410) 263-3323
Email:jj.wine@verizon.net
Website: www.middletontavern.com
12. The Pirate’s House – 1753
20 E Broad Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: (912) 233-5757
Website: www.thepirateshouse.com
13. The Old ’76 House – 1755
110 Main Street
Tappan, NY 10983
Phone: (845) 359-5476
Website: www.76house.com
14. The Fairfield Inn – 1757
15 West Main Street
Fairfield, PA 17320
Phone: (717) 642-5410
Email: fairfieldinn1757@aol.com
Website: thefairfieldinn.com
15. Sun Inn – 1758
556 Main St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: (610) 866-1758
Website: suninnbethlehem.org
16. Fraunces Tavern – 1762
54 Pearl Street
New York, New York 10004
Phone: (212) 968-1776
Email: info@theporterhousenyc.com
Website: www.frauncestavern.com
17. Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Ship – 1772
941 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 593-9761
Website: www.lafittesblacksmithshop.com
18. City Tavern – 1773
138 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 413-1443
Email: info@citytavern.com
Website: www.citytavern.com
19. The Red Lion Inn
30 Main St
Stockbridge, Massachusetts 01262
Phone: (413) 298-5545
Email: marketing@redlioninn.com
Website: www.redlioninn.com
20. The Horse You Came In On Saloon – 1775
1626 Thames Street
Historic Fells Point, MD 21231
Phone: (410)327-8111
Email: Jessica@thehorsebaltimore.com
Website: www.thehorsebaltimore.com
21. Griswold Inn Taproom – 1776
35 Main Street
Essex CT 06426
Phone: (860)-767-1776
Email: griswoldinn@griswoldinn.com
Website: www.griswoldinn.com
21. The Tavern – 1779
222 E Main Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: 276-628-1118
Email: tavern@abingdontavern.com
Website: www.abingdontavern.com
22. The Old Talbott Tavern – 1779
107 West Stephen Foster
Bardstown, KY 40004
Phone: (502) 348-3494
Website: www.talbotts.com
23. Warren Tavern – 1780
2 Pleasant Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
Phone:(617) 241-8142
Email:john@warrentavern.com
Website: www.warrentavern.com
24. Gadsby’s Tavern – 1785
134 N. Royal Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Today 1:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone (703) 746-4242
Email gadsbys.tavern@alexandriava.gov
Website: www.gadsbystavern.org
25. Wiggins Tavern at the Hotel Northampton – 1786
36 King St
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Phone:(413) 584-3100
Email: reservations@hotelnorthampton.com
Website: www.hotelnorthampton.com/history