The oldest bar in every state (and DC!)
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Because you love
drinking, you love history, and, of course, you love the history of
drinking, we've tracked down the oldest bar, tavern, or pub in each of
the 50 states... and Washington, DC.
Now obviously, tracing bars through time is an admittedly inaccurate science, especially in a country that once banned booze. Some bars opened, closed, and reopened again years later; some burned down and were rebuilt; others moved buildings, changed names, turned into post offices, or stopped serving alcohol all together. And still others, amazingly, remain the longest, continuous-running, liquor-pouring establishments in their great states, having weathered Prohibition by peddling turkey sandwiches and O'Doul's.
While records are scarce, debate fierce, and the laughter we received when calling state historical societies very real (not to mention, slightly hurtful. Come on, we're just asking a question!), in the end these 51 bars can -- to the best of our research -- lay at least some claim to the title of the state's oldest watering hole.
Now obviously, tracing bars through time is an admittedly inaccurate science, especially in a country that once banned booze. Some bars opened, closed, and reopened again years later; some burned down and were rebuilt; others moved buildings, changed names, turned into post offices, or stopped serving alcohol all together. And still others, amazingly, remain the longest, continuous-running, liquor-pouring establishments in their great states, having weathered Prohibition by peddling turkey sandwiches and O'Doul's.
While records are scarce, debate fierce, and the laughter we received when calling state historical societies very real (not to mention, slightly hurtful. Come on, we're just asking a question!), in the end these 51 bars can -- to the best of our research -- lay at least some claim to the title of the state's oldest watering hole.
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Alabama
T.P. Crockmeirs -- Mobile, AL (Est. 1875)
It should surprise absolutely nobody that the oldest bar in Alabama was
started by “a plantation owner with large holdings, and a loyal
Southerner who fought in General Lee’s army”. In New York this would
likely lead to your bar getting picketed (unless you put it in
Williamsburg to be “ironic”), but in Alabama it makes you one of the
most popular spots in Mobile.Pinterest user Jone Suleski
Alaska
B&B Bar -- Kodiak, AK (Est. 1908)
When the sun doesn’t come out for a month, it’s nice to have a friendly
dive bar where you can go to drink until sunrise... in a few weeks. This
little spot in the largest city on Kodiak Island (is there more than
one city?) is exactly that dive bar, and it proudly displays the oldest
liquor license in the Last Frontier.THE PALACE
Arizona
The Palace -- Prescott, AZ (Est. 1877)
About as close to an authentic Wild West saloon as you're going to get,
this Arizona watering hole claims Doc Holliday and the Earp brothers as
early patrons. While a fire in 1900 engulfed the street known as
“Whiskey Row” and destroyed the original building, loyal patrons
reportedly rescued the hand carved bar; you can still sidle on up to it
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OHIO CLUB
Arkansas
Ohio Club -- Hot Springs, AR (Est. 1905)
We’d like to think this was a bar where Bill Clinton took and/or met all
his ladies NOT named Hillary, but we have no idea. What we do know is
that before Bill ever came to Hot Springs, the Ohio Club was a bookie
joint frequented by the likes of Al Capone, and a target of frequent
police raids until the late 1960s.NIKKI HOWARD
California
The Saloon -- San Francisco, CA (Est 1861)
When you’ve been around since 1861 and survived the most destructive
American earthquake of the 20th century, you don’t need to go around
finding fancy names. So this North Beach boozery hasn’t bothered
changing its name -- or much of anything else if old pictures are
accurate -- since the 1860s. While the upstairs once doubled as a house
of ill repute, today The Saloon doubles as one of SF’s favorite small
live music venues.BUFFALO ROSE
Colorado
Buffalo Rose Tavern -- Golden, CO (Est. 1859)
Known as the International Bowling Saloon when it first opened in 1859,
this place later served as a meeting house for the Colorado Territorial
House of Representatives. The current building has stood since 1902, and
is now a live music venue that we’re guessing serves a LOT of Coors.related
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Connecticut
Griswold Inn Tap Room -- Essex CT (Est. 1776)
This spot on the Connecticut River in the tiny town of Essex actually
still operates as a working hotel AND bar, and was actually a British
command center during the War of 1812. Much as we’re sure that interests
you, the REALLY cool part is that it was also used as a filming locale
for Dark Shadows, and still boasts live entertainment nightly.Flickr user Ron Cogswell (modified)
Delaware
Jessop’s Tavern -- New Castle, DE (Est. 1724)
America’s second-oldest bar goes to great lengths to keep it real with
the folks who founded it, offering Dutch, English, and Swedish food, as
well as what they claim is the largest selection of Belgian beers in
Delaware.OLD EBBITT GRILL
District of Columbia
Old Ebbitt Grill -- Washington DC (Est. 1856)
Once part of the Old Ebbitt Hotel (where President William McKinley
lived when he served in Congress), the bar was a favorite drinking spot
of other presidents as well, including Ulysses Grant, Andrew Jackson,
and Warren Harding. DC’s oldest bar once stood on F Street before the
Old Ebbitt was demolished for an even grander drinking club: The
National Press Building.related
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PALACE SALOON
Florida
Palace Saloon -- Fernandina Beach, FL (Est. 1903)
In 1903 the “normal” part of the Florida (if there ever was such a
thing) was up north, and Fernandina Beach near Jacksonville was a major
rail and sea port in need of a bar. And so opened the Palace Saloon,
complete with a embossed tin ceiling (that's still there today), Italian
marble, and a mahogany & oak bar that was purchased in 1905 for the
ungodly sum of $1250; in today's dollars, that's $33,783.78!!!PIRATE HOUSE
Georgia
The Pirate’s House -- Savannah, GA (Est. 1753)
Originally built as an inn for sailors in Georgia’s main port city, it
didn't take long for the Pirate House to morph it into a drinking
establishment. We are talking about sailors, after all. The
oldest bar in Georgia was also once the site of an experimental garden
that early colonists used to determine which crops would grow best in
the region. It sits next to a house that's reported to be the oldest
standing building in the state.SMITHS
Hawaii
Smith’s Union Bar -- Honolulu, HI (Est. 1935)
Back when Hotel Street was the main drag for Honolulu’s red light district,
this bar opened up so sailors and merchants could get a good buzz on
before, ah, patronizing the other businesses. Today Smitty Smith's
is the best dive bar in Honolulu -- or at least the best one not filled
with guys Dog is hunting -- and a part of the popular First Fridays
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WHITE HORSE
Idaho
White Horse Saloon -- Spirit Lake, ID (Est. 1907)
This 100-plus-year-old structure also has the distinction of being the
tallest building constructed in Idaho in 1907. So there's that. Not only
does this boozer boast its original hardwood floors, but there are
still eight rooms upstairs in which patrons can crash. And, yes, they’ve
been updated since the flop house days of 1907.VILLAGE TAVERN
Illinois
The Village Tavern -- Long Grove, IL (Est. 1849)
In a city that may very well have more bars than people, you’ve gotta
get out to the northern suburbs to find the oldest bar in Chicagoland:
The Village Tavern, a family-owned and operated joint in Long Grove.
While nothing of great historical significance happened here, the
35-foot mahogany bar did survive the “other” great Chicago fire at The
McCormick Place in 1967 before finding its new home in Long Grove.KNICKERBOCKER
Indiana
Knickerbocker Saloon -- Lafayette, IN (Est. 1835)
Reading the liquor license displayed on the wall in Indiana's oldest
watering hole may be the only time you’ll see the words “Knickerbocker”
and “#1” in the same sentence this century. Even better, if you're a
history buff, that liquor license was the first one issued in the entire
state. Which makes sense, given it's the oldest bar. Also, the Knicks
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Iowa
Breitbach’s Country Dining -- Sherrill, IA (Est. 1852)
Talk about a place that brings the community together. In 2007, this
hometown, country bar and restaurant (that’s so old its liquor permit
was issued by Millard Fillmore) was decimated by two fires in a year and
a half. Throughout 2008, people literally bussed themselves from all over the Midwest to get this place rebuilt; and in the best Iowa feel-good story since Field of Dreams, BCD reopened in August 2009 and now stands as Iowa’s oldest bar in its 6th generation of family ownership. KANSAS TRAVEL
Kansas
Hays House -- Council Grove, KS (Est. 1857)
Not only the longest-standing liquor serving establishment in the
Jayhawk State, it also claims to be the oldest continuously operating
restaurant west of the Mississippi. Founded by the great grandson of
Daniel Boone, this spot was the town’s main building; it was used as a
courtroom, post office, and, on Saturday nights, a church after all the
booze was covered from the prying eyes of the good Lord by God-fearing
parishioners.WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Kentucky
Talbott Tavern -- Bardstown, KY (Est. 1779)
It’s cute how every hipster enclave in America
now has its own little bourbon bar. But long before skinny jeans and
drinking brown booze was cool, Abraham Lincoln, Jesse James, and Daniel
Boone were knocking 'em back at this Bardstown joint. Talbott Tavern's
the oldest bourbon bar in America, and still displays both bullet holes
courtesy of Mr. James and murals painted by the entourage of exiled
French King Louis Philippe.related
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LAFITTE'S
Louisiana
Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop -- New Orleans (Est. 1772)
You wouldn’t think the oldest bar in Louisiana would be smack at the end
of the tourist trap that is Bourbon Street, but it is. Jean Lafitte's
used to be a hangout for pirates and other carriers of contraband -- and
then a gay bar in the 1950s -- before becoming a nice, quiet little pub
on America's most raucous street.Jameson Tavern
Maine
Jameson’s Tavern -- Freeport, ME (Est. 1779)
A plaque out front of this Freeport restaurant and bar proclaims it as
the “Birthplace of Maine,” since it was the supposed meeting spot for
citizens of the Province of Maine seeking independence from
Massachusetts. And although over the years it temporarily reverted to
being a private residence, among other things, it's been an operational
bar and restaurant since 1981. Fun fact: Bobby Flay stopped by in 2003
to learn how to cook a proper Maine lobster dinner.MIDDLETON TAVERN
Maryland
Middleton Tavern -- Annapolis, MD (Est. 1750)
The great American tradition of elected officials drinking to excess
during legislative sessions may well have started at this Annapolis
tavern, which was an after-work hangout for the Continental Congress and
such luminaries as George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Thomas
Jefferson. Today, it’s still one of the best places to get Maryland Crab
cakes. Also, just so you know, nearby Reynolds Tavern
-- which reportedly predates Middleton by three years -- also claims to
be the oldest bar in the Old Line State. Do people really call it that?related
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Massachusetts
Warren Tavern -- Charlestown, MA (Est. 1780)
Named after Major General Joseph Warren -- a key figure in the battle of
Bunker Hill -- this tavern was one of the first places built after
Charlestown was burned down during the war. The site of George
Washington’s funeral speech, the Warren hosted other historic patrons
including Ben Franklin and Paul Revere. FYI, this one's also the subject
of some debate as the Green Dragon Tavern, billed as "the headquarters
of the Revolution", also stakes a claim.OLD TAVERN INN
Michigan
Old Tavern Inn -- Niles, MI (Est. 1835)
This isn’t just the oldest BAR in Michigan; it’s the oldest BUSINESS,
aside from maybe bribing public officials. What started as an overnight
stop for people making the treacherous journey from Chicago to Detroit
has become a Michigan institution, and still serves some of the best
sandwiches in the state.NEUMANN'S BAR
Minnesota
Neumann’s Bar -- North St. Paul, MN (Est. 1887)
Helping patrons stay warm through those long Minnesota winters during
Prohibition, Neumann's sold non-alcoholic suds in the downstairs main
room while running a heated speakeasy on the second floor. The back bar
was installed by the good people at the Hamm’s Brewery.related
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KINGS TAVERN
Mississippi
Kings Tavern -- Natchez, MS (Est. 1769)
What’s worse than tearing out a wall during a renovation and finding a
dead body? Tearing out said wall and finding THREE dead bodies, plus a
jeweled dagger, all of which date back a good 160 years. That’s exactly
what happened in the 1930s when workers uncovered what they suspected to
be the remains of original owner Richard King’s mistress, along with
two unidentified males.
O'MALLEY'S
Missouri
O’Malley’s Pub -- Weston, MO (Est. 1842)
It seems like every trendy nightspot now is trying to be some kind of
secret “speakeasy” where you need a reservation to pay $19 for a drink
made with ingredients you can’t pronounce. O'Malley's is slightly more
legit -- as in, it really was a speakeasy. But it was also
around long before Prohibition. This cavernous, three-level Missouri
hideaway is located 55ft underground in the basement of the Weston
Brewing Company. Flickr user The Q Speaks
Montana
Bale of Hay Saloon -- Virginia City, MT (Est. 1863)
Now owned by a couple of sisters, this bar literally runs a promotion
that refers to its sordid “Brothel Days”. So, yes, it used to also be a
house of ill repute. Bale of Hay rocks a giant mahogany bar that the
original owners had hand-carved in Cincinnati, there's live music
playing all summer, and they claim to pour the best selection of Montana
microbrews in all of Virginia City. Granted, there probably isn’t a
whole lot of competition as the town's population is 196, but hey, a
title’s a title.related
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GLUR'S
Nebraska
Glur’s Tavern -- Columbus, NE (Est. 1876)
This whitewashed wood building is, according to its owner, the oldest
bar west of the Missouri River operating continuously in the same
building. Which fits nicely on a plaque, we’re sure, but isn’t nearly as
notable as its place among favorite watering holes of Buffalo Bill
Cody.WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Nevada
Genoa Bar -- Genoa, NV (Est. 1853)
You know you’re an authentic Old West saloon when John Wayne and Clint
Eastwood have both filmed movies here. Maybe? This drinking den in
desolate northern Nevada was also used as the set for a Coors Light
commercial, and makes a brief appearance in Misery. Opened in
1853 as Livingston’s Exchange, Genoa is billed today as "Nevada's Oldest
Thirst Parlor". A wood stove is the only source of heat, and Raquel
Welch's leopard print bra reportedly hangs from some deer antlers behind
the bar.HANCOCK INN
New Hampshire
The Hancock Inn, Hancock, NH (Est. 1789)
Since we’re talking rural New England here, it should come as no surprise that the oldest tavern in the state is in what now operates as primarily a bed and breakfast. This colonial landmark is the oldest Inn in New Hampshire, and was a regular hangout for the only guy from the state to ever be President, Franklin Pierce. It’s still got a tavern and restaurant, so you can stop in without having to spend a romantic weekend watching the leaves change or some other equivalent unpleasantness.related
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New Jersey
Barsnboro Inn -- Sewell, NJ (Est. 1720)
Though there’s no shortage of historic bars in the Garden State, at
nearly 300 years of age this one is the oldest; plus, it still goes off
with nightly live music, boasts a solid outdoor terrace, and offers a
menu long on comfort food.El Patio
New Mexico
El Patio Cantina -- Mesilla, NM (Est. 1934)
This building was originally owned by Billy the Kid’s lawyer A.J.
Fountain, and has been passed down through his family since the 1880s.
Ironic, since prior to Fountain, the place was home to a saloon owned by
Judge Roy Beam, the region's notorious “hanging judge”. So while this
incarnation of the bar's only been around for 80 years, the building
itself has been a bar for a lot longer.
OLD 76 HOUSE
New York
The Old ’76 House -- Tappan, NY (Est. 1755)
Though some have mistakenly thought this stone house on the New York/New
Jersey state line was an old prison, it's only ever incarcerated one
person: Revolutionary War spy Major John Andre. And despite being
referred to as “Andre’s Prison”, it has pretty much been a bar the whole
time before and since. It was also a safe house for revolutionary
soldiers hiding from the British, and was a regular dining spot for
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TAVERN IN OLD SALEM
North Carolina
Tavern in Old Salem -- Salem, NC (Est. 1784)
Ever wonder what traditional Moravian attire is? Did you just Google
Moravian? We'll save you the time: It’s a reference to the families that
lived around Salem at the turn of the 19th century. During the day, the
servers at the historic Salem restaurant and bar don that style of
attire, while serving craft beers and cocktails together with
traditional Moravian food.PEACOCK ALLEY
North Dakota
Peacock Alley -- Bismark, ND (Est. 1933)
In addition to being the oldest bar in North Dakota, it is also, by far, the wold's best bar located below a senior center. We dare
you to find a better one. Originally the bar for the Patterson Hotel,
the hotel was later converted to senior living, making the now
hotel-less watering hole a convenient pick-up spot for the swinging
singles who live upstairs. Before the change, Peacock Alley hosted such
famous patrons as JFK, Joe Louis, Teddy Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson.YE OLDE TRAIL TAVERN
Ohio
Ye Olde Trail Tavern -- Yellow Springs, OH (Est. 1848)
Sure, eating in the second oldest restaurant in Ohio is cool and all;
and drinking in the oldest bar in the Buckeye State certainly has a
certain novelty. But where else can you do both of those things AND down
all-you-can-eat spaghetti and homemade sauce every Thursday thru
Sunday? Who says Ohio doesn’t have any redeeming qualities?related
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EISHEN'S
Oklahoma
Eishen’s Bar -- Okarche, OK (Est. 1896)
Fried chicken is the main attraction at this 118 year-old Oklahoma
drinking den, but the sleek black bar in the back has a more interesting
story than the yardbird. It was hand carved in Spain nearly 200 years
ago, shipped to California during the Gold rush, and somehow ended up in
Okarche in 1950. It's one of the few surviving items from a fire that
destroyed the original Eischen’s in 1993.WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Oregon
Huber’s -- Portland OR (Est. 1879)
It’s rare that a bar would become better known for sandwiches than for
drinks, but when Jim Huber bought the old Bureau Saloon in 1891, he
hired a chef and started giving away a free turkey sandwich with every
drink. In fact, it was the famous turkey that kept the place alive
during Prohibition. While the free deal sadly no longer exists, the
sandwich is still worth the stop.
BROAD AXE
Pennsylvania
Broad Axe Tavern -- Ambler, PA (Est. 1681)
Originally an intersection of dirt roads in rural Pennsylvania used for
trading with local Indian tribes, Broad Axe Tavern's been serving up
grog since the 17th century and was once home to horse races,
revolutionary soldiers, and even a family of ghosts (allegedly).related
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WHITE HORSE TAVERN
Rhode Island
White Horse Tavern -- Newport, RI (Est. 1673)
Not just the oldest bar in the smallest state, but the oldest bar in the whole freaking country,
this spot was home to colonial assemblies, criminal courts, and civic
government before it ever served a single drink. Once run by a pirate,
WHT was restored in 1957 and is now better known as a home for some of
the best seafood in New England. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty
of booze for you to sip while snapping a selfie of yourself having a
drink in America’s oldest bar. MCCRADY'S
South Carolina
McCrady’s -- Charleston, SC (Est. 1778)
Now that McCrady’s has graduated from saloon to fine-dining
establishment, you may find yourself having more than a couple of
courses while you partake of their extensive lineup of craft beer,
wines, and cocktails. But you’ll never top George Washington, who in
1791, enjoyed a 30-course dinner here.
BUFFALO BODEGA
South Dakota
Buffalo Bodega Bar -- Deadwood, SD (Est. 1877)
Now known as the Buffalo Bodega Gaming Complex, this was actually the
NEWEST bar in town when it became the city’s 18th saloon during the
heyday of Buffalo Bill Cody, a close friend of original owner Mike
Russell. Today, you can still drink and gamble there (with considerably
less risk of being shot) and even get a room at the Bullock Hotel
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SPRINGWATER SUPPER CLUB
Tennessee
Springwater Supper Club -- Nashville, TN (Est. 1896)
Originally opened as a bar for the Tennessee Centennial and
International Exposition, this grungy rock club was a southern speakeasy
during Prohibition, then a bar called the Pirate’s Den, Norma’s, and
finally, its current iteration since 1978. It’s a divey live music venue
that, in the ever-changing world of Nashville nightlife, has managed to
survive for over a century.SCHOLZ GARTEN
Texas
Scholz Garten -- Austin, TX (Est. 1866)
Since it’s in the capital, the oldest Lone Star bar has been a popular
hangout for local politicos, as well as a staging ground for
fundraisers, campaign events, and pretty much anything else
alcohol-related that Texas politicians do. Founded originally by German
immigrant August Scholz, this beer hall is, not surprisingly, also known
for its its schnitzel.
SHOOTING STAR
Utah
Shooting Star Saloon -- Huntsville, UT (Est. 1879)
Yes, there are bars in Utah. And yes, they serve beer that’s
over two percent ABV. And this one, formerly known as Holin’s Bar, got
its name when a regular patron, Whiskey Joe, was asked to leave and
began shooting at a decorative star over the doorway. We're guessing he
was angry that he didn't get to finish his Star Burger, two all-beef
patties and a knockwurst on two buns with onions, mustard, ketchup, and
pickles. related
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YE OLDE TAVERN
Vermont
Ye Olde Tavern, Manchester, VT (Est. 1790)
Formerly known as Thayer’s hotel, this Manchester landmark was a social
gathering spot for the Vermont elite through much of the 18th and 19th
centuries. Home to the first phone line in Manchester, it was fully
restored as an operating bar and restaurant in 1975, just in time for
the bicentennial. It still maintains uneven floors and slanted doorways
as a tribute to its colonial past.
ABINGDON TAVERN
Virginia
The Tavern -- Abingdon, VA (Est. 1779)
The oldest bar in the Commonwealth has been a lot of things through the
years, including a post office, private residence, and hospital for both
Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War. And as an inn, it
housed Andrew Jackson, King Louis Philippe of France, and other foreign
dignitaries. It now serves drinks nightly, having been re-opened by a
retired Air Force officer in 1994.THE BRICK
Washington
The Brick Saloon -- Roslyn, WA (Est. 1889)
Despite being the oldest bar in Washington, the producers of
the offbeat '90s TV show “Northern Exposure” wanted us all to believe it
was the favorite local watering hole of the good folks in Sicily,
Alaska; the show didn't even bother renaming it. Despite being the most
famous bar in the state during the '90s to NOT launch a grunge rock
band, The Brick would have been well equipped to handle the crowd if it
got rowdy -- there's even an in-house jail cell.related
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3 GABLES CLUB
West Virginia
Three Gables Club -- Hilltop, WV (Est. 1935)
Don’t let that “club” in the name fool you into thinking there’s a
velvet rope and a two-bottle minimum. Or even that there’s any sort of
membership required. This classic local dive has been in the same family
for nearly eight decades and serves, at least according the them, the
best steak in Fayette County. Beef steaks. Not possum, in case you still
harbor negative stereotypes of West Virginia.UPTOWNER
Wisconsin
The Uptowner -- Milwaukee, WI (Est. 1884)
Ironically dubbed “the home of the beautiful people”, this Milwaukee
spot originally opened by Joseph Schlitz has been a blue-collar mainstay
for the industrious workers of southern Wisconsin since the end of the
19th century. One of the best things about The Uptowner: It opens at
6am! WYOMINGS OLDEST BAR
Wyoming
Miner’s and Stockmen’s Steakhouse -- Hartville, WY (Est. 1862)
If you’re reading this story in a bar, there’s a good chance it has more
people in it right now than in all of Wyoming’s oldest incorporated
town. The 0.25sqmi city of Hartville boasts 62 residents and is home to
the Miner’s Inn, which in addition to being the town saloon is also the
town steakhouse. It will no doubt top our Hartville Patio Power Ranking
when we launch Thrillist Hartville.Correction: The original version of this article cited the Iron Door Saloon in Groveland as California’s oldest bar. Turns out, not so. It’s actually The Saloon in San Francisco, and the story has been updated to reflect the change.
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