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The 10 Oldest Bars in the United States
P.J. Clarke's is one of The 10 Oldest Bars in the United States.

1. P.J. Clarke's

8.8
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The burgers here are awesome and they're made even better when paired with the onion strings. Good for a casual lunch or dinner. Keep an eye out for the old school bathrooms as well.

Ear Inn is one of The 10 Oldest Bars in the United States.

2. Ear Inn

8.7
326 Spring St (btwn Greenwich & West), New York, NY
Pub · Hudson Square · 150 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel W.: A NYC Landmark (literally), The Ear Inn is the oldest bar in NYC. Inviting, cozy vibe. Drinks are cheap, burger is solid - what's not to like?

The Little Shamrock is one of The 10 Oldest Bars in the United States.

3. The Little Shamrock

7.7
807 Lincoln Way (9th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Irish Pub · Inner Sunset · 44 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: The Little Shamrock still has a clock that was hanging during the 1906 earthquake -- the clock's hands still read 5:12, the time when the big one hit. Read more.

The Saloon is one of The 10 Oldest Bars in the United States.

4. The Saloon

7.7
1232 Grant Ave (Fresno), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · North Beach · 60 tips and reviews
McGillin's Olde Ale House is one of The 10 Oldest Bars in the United States.

5. McGillin's Olde Ale House

8.7
1310 Drury St (btwn S 13th & Juniper St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Center City East · 172 tips and reviews

Allie I.Allie Ilagan: Philadelphia's oldest tavern (open since 1860!) offers a spot to grab a pint, watch the game and lap up local history in a spot that outlasted Prohibition. Try the "Iggletini" during football season.

6. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 690 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: There are few places better to dine than Old Ebbitt Grill, the city’s oldest saloon. The Grill has entertained presidents, generals, politicians, & just about every fat cat this town has ever known. Read more.

Bell In Hand Tavern is one of The 10 Oldest Bars in the United States.

7. Bell In Hand Tavern

8.1
45 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Pub · Downtown Boston · 127 tips and reviews

Dew TourDew Tour: One of America's oldest taverns. Ah yeah, Paul Revere popped by for a pint during his famous ride. or that's what we like to think. Bottoms up!!

McSorley's Old Ale House is one of The 10 Oldest Bars in the United States.

8. McSorley's Old Ale House

8.9
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 467 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: On Food Network's FoodNation with Bobby Flay, Bobby stops by McSorley's Ale House, the oldest Irish tavern in New York City's East Village, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.

White Horse Tavern is one of The 10 Oldest Bars in the United States.

9. White Horse Tavern

6.5
567 Hudson St (at 11th St), New York, NY
Pub · West Village · 140 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come and relax with a beer and a whiskey in this old haunt of Dylan Thomas and Jack Kerouac…you might see Dylan Thomas’ ghost!

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar is one of The 10 Oldest Bars in the United States.

10. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

8.7
941 Bourbon St (at St Philip St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 381 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Gloomy. Dark. Perfect. It's like stepping back in time when the Nachez Trace ended here and rafts filled the streets. Read more.