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Pull up a bar stool, we are pouring out a history of some of Boston’s oldest bars today. Like any historical topic, there is some debate when it comes to which bar is actually the oldest (based on when the bar was established, versus the oldest consecutive location). We’ll let you decide. |
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You can hit two historic bars on Union Street. | Photo by BOStoday team |
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🍺 Bell in Hand Tavern, Est. 1795
This tavern dates back to the 18th century and was first owned by Jimmy Wilson — the town crier for 50 years. He reported on everything from the Boston Tea Party to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and decided to open the bar once he retired. The name of the bar was inspired by his former occupation. Jimmy was adamant about only offering ales and skipping on serving the “hard stuff” like whisky, rum, and gin. People came for the conversation and stayed for the beer, which was poured in two mugs: one for the ale + one for the froth.
The original location was on Elm Street and it moved around a few times before landing at its current location on Union Street around 1844. Inside the space, you can still see the physical bar from the original location.
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Would you consider this bar the oldest in Boston? | Photo by @trevlor |
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🍺 Warren Tavern, Est. 1780
This bar is located inside one of the first rebuilt structures after the British burned Charlestown. Curious as to who the bar is named after? Doctor Joseph Warren attended Harvard and practiced medicine in Boston. He was involved in the revolution in many ways as a member of the Sons of Liberty, from drafting the Suffolk Resolves to connecting Paul Revere and William Dawes + serving as the appointed Major General during the Battle of Bunker Hill, where he died. Today, there is a marble statue of Joseph Warren at the base of the Charlestown monument.
A short walk away from the monument at 2 Pleasant St., you’ll find The Warren Tavern. The bar is still in operation and has hosted historical figures like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere.
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