White Horse Tavern

Given that it was constructed prior to 1673, the White Horse Tavern is considered to be the oldest tavern in the country. It is located at the intersection of Farewell and Marlborough streets in Newport, Rhode Island. The first structure on the site was built in 1652 by English immigrant Francis Brinley. He sold the property to William Mayes in 1673, who expanded it and turned it into a bar. It is also considered as the tenth-oldest restaurant in the world that is still in business. The White Horse Tavern functioned as a gathering place for the General Assembly, Criminal Court, and City Council of the Colony due to its size.

In 1952, when the White Horse Tavern was in disrepair and about to be razed, the Newport-based Van Bueren family gave money in order to rebuild it. 2014 saw the addition of the White Horse Tavern's ninth owner. As in the past, White Horse Tavern provides the highest-quality chops and poultry from nearby farms, as well as freshly-picked fruit, artisan cheese, honey, and the freshest seafood, clams, and lobsters straight from Narragansett Bay. They take pride in contributing to Rhode Island's flourishing culinary scene, which has made the White Horse Tavern popular in New England.

Location: Newport, Rhode Island
Phone: 401 849 3600
Website: whitehorsenewport.com