City Tavern

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Description

Come eat at the recreated tavern that was once the haunting grounds of some of America's Founding Fathers including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams, among many, many others. It was originally built in 1773 and served as an post-meeting gathering place for many important Americans; it is said that Thomas Jefferson ate here nearly every day as he drafted the Declaration of Independence, while George Washington was feted at City Tavern on his way to congratulate his victorious men at Yorktown. In the mid-19th century, the historic tavern was destroyed by a fire, and the memories of the place seemed all but lost to the dustbin of history when the National Park Service rebuilt and recreated the tavern to look as it did during the Revolution--just in time for the Bicentennial Celebration of 1976. Today, the tavern offers authentic late-18th century era food and drink, including beers they brew in house using recipes believed to have been brewed by Washington and Jefferson themselves. The wait staff dresses in costume and acts in character, so despite the campy nature of a place such as this, it's great fun.