Catch a glimpse of George Washington having dinner in a restaurant with no plumbing – he had to excuse himself to the restroom outside! And Benjamin Franklin catching up on world events in the subscription room by candlelight since there was no electricity! City Tavern has hosted some of America’s biggest events, such as the first official Independence Day, where meals included dancing, merriment, and twenty different dishes!
Enjoy a recipe for the tavern’s authentic corn bread, as well as, a timeline of important events surrounding the City Tavern’s rich past.
