Warren Tavern
American restaurant · Charlestown
2 Pleasant St, Charlestown, MA 02129
Highlights
Step into Warren Tavern, a cozy 1780s Charlestown gem where history, hearty New England fare, and crowd-pleasing burgers meet.
Step into Warren Tavern, a cozy 1780s Charlestown gem where history, hearty New England fare, and crowd-pleasing burgers meet.
"Find $1 oysters at historic Charlestown spot Warren Tavern — which has counted George Washington and Paul Revere among its patrons — every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m." - Erika Adams
"Since 1780, Warren Tavern, one of the oldest and most charming restaurants in the country, has been serving beer and sandwiches to hungry locals and travelers. Keep it traditional with breadcrumb crusted haddock before a trek up Bunker Hill." - Tanya Edwards
"If you’re checking out the Bunker Hill Monument, you might as well swing by the Warren Tavern — allegedly the oldest tavern in the state — to grab some clam chowder." - Erika Adams
"The Warren Tavern, opened in 1780, claims to be the oldest watering hole in the state. (The Green Dragon Tavern, also on this list, might like to have a word about that.) Famous regulars included George Washington and Paul Revere, and it is one of the first buildings constructed after the British burned down Charlestown. It's nice to know that our forefathers had priorities." - Erika Adams, Katie Chudy
"Warren Tavern is a Charlestown institution, founded in 1780 and frequented by Bostonian Paul Revere (his North End house is a 20-minute walk away). Ben Franklin and George Washington also visited, and it is where the latter’s funeral speech was given. While comparable institutions may have a tendency for becoming tourist traps serving mediocre-at-best food (see: Quincy Market), Warren Tavern remains a favorite spot for locals to enjoy lunch, dinner, or a drink. It is packed on weekends with diners enjoying New England pub fare like nachos, clam chowder, lobster mac, and burger offerings including the bacon cheddar with barbecue sauce, the Sons of Liberty with mushrooms and gruyere, and the City Square with sauteed onions, American cheese, and “tavern special sauce.”" - Anna Darrow
