THECOOLIST
10 of the Oldest Bars in America
By SEAMUS PAYNE
Sep 26, 2021
Virtual Historic Pub Crawl
Every once in a while, you want a night out with a bit of gravity to it.
1673
White Horse Tavern This nearly 350-year-old bar caters to fine diners and discerning drinkers who visit to honor its history, tradition and culinary expertise
1775
Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop In the late 1700s, this little tavern was the base of operations for Jean Lafitte, a pirate, spy and celebrated hero of the Battle of New Orleans.
1795
Bell in Hand Tavern – Boston Wilson’s bar has stood on Union Street in Boston’s North End, welcoming every walk of Bostonian who wishes to raise a glass to their health.
1864
Pete’s Tavern NYC Since 1864, Pete’s has served up food and drink to Manhattan’s busy populace without pause, having maintained its old-world integrity since its original opening.
1856
Old Ebbitt Grill – Washington D.C. Located just steps away from the White House, the Old Ebbitt Grill provides a chance for out-of-town guests to rub elbows with political insiders
1724
Jessop’s Tavern – Delaware This tavern and colonial restaurant features Dutch, English, Swedish and Old American cuisine to guests with a taste for a bit of American History.
1797
Napoleon House – New Orleans In the early 1800s, the Mayor of New Orleans offered his own house as a refuge to Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile late in life. Napoleon never arrived ...
1773
City Tavern – Philadelphia The City Tavern of Philadelphia hosted revolutionaries like Paul Revere and John Adams, the latter of which called the City Tavern “the most genteel tavern in America“.
1854
Sorley’s Old Ale House – NYC Anyone of age can enjoy a strong drink at McSorley’s, exploring the historic memorabilia which has remained on its walls for more than a century.