White Horse Tavern
Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
Newport
"I love that this is the oldest tavern in the US."(7 Tips)
"Beef Wellington was amazing."(4 Tips)
"Warm & cozy, crackling fireplace - the perfect place to be in Newport in..."(5 Tips)
"Best lobster mac and cheese I've ever had."(3 Tips)
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Stefan WernerJanuary 6, 2017Warm & cozy, crackling fireplace - the perfect place to be in Newport in wintertime! Great service, delicious food - and the bar pours generously.
Julia DennisonJuly 20, 2019If you want to have the perfect meal that I would have over and over again, order the crispy Brussels sprouts, the crispy duck and spinach salad, bread pudding and a nice bottle of Sauvignon blanc.
Top menu choices: Steak Frittes, Salmon & gnocchi, the burger (hands down the best burger I've ever had) & the lobster mac & cheese. Also cran-apple crisp and berries & dark choc are awesome desserts.Upvoted Dec 15, 2024
Andrea BarrezuetaAugust 11, 2023Perfect evening sitting at Jackie O's! Table. Service was as incredible as the food: oysters, duck scotch egg followed by the best beef Wellington w/foie gras mousse inside + perfectly seared scallops
Marie La RueFebruary 16, 2020Special place. Oldest tavern in the country. Warm and cozy interiors. Order locally sourced products on the menu. Oysters, scallops, Brussels sprouts were standouts.
- Jeiran HasanFebruary 1, 2016Sit by the fireplace in the winter. I love that this is the oldest tavern in the US. Fish was delicious, along with lobster bisque. Clam chowder isn't creamy like you would expect, more brothy.
- Amanda BurdDecember 21, 2014Very cozy with a large old fireplace. Romantic candlelit tables and very quiet. Beef Wellington was amazing. The Lobster Mac'n Cheese was good but I didn't care for the crunchy garnish on top.
Polina LFebruary 3, 2018Beautiful building, delicious food, one of the oldest pubs in the US. It’s a perfect place for a special occasion.
James CApril 30, 2016Fantastic tavern with very knowledgable and helpful staff. Food and drink was great. Must check it out for history and food people.
Ai KJuly 12, 2020Sautéed calamari is a bomb! Very cute patio that is pet friendly. Chicken fried sandwich pretty solid.
Kelly AJuly 29, 2015Must see if you're into historical bars & taverns!! They have their own IPA! Go for it!
- Valentin GuerinMarch 26, 2016Known as the oldest tavern in the US, everything looks authentic and the food is great! Enjoy the fireplace in a cold night.
Glenn CochranOctober 12, 2013Every item we had was terrific, but I found their clam chowder, NE Cheese sampler and butterscotch bread pudding all especially great! Service was top notch as well.
KristenNovember 17, 2014Love the cozy colonial feel here, especially on winter afternoons and nights. It takes me back. Better lunch menu and prices than dinner.
Ebee DJune 27, 2015Have a house old fashion or a proper Guinness and you will be pleasantly surprised with the company of the bartender. The friendliest guy ever.
Edgar ESeptember 14, 2015Lobster mac n cheese & lobster salad blt were awesome with the White Horse Tavern 1673 IPA.
Jenn KJune 21, 2013The atmosphere and food are both wonderful here! Love the colonial feel and the impressive history! This is a must-visit for Newport!
Dominick Catena-SommellaJune 23, 2017Try the house chowder; it's awesome. Great craft beers on tap as well!The atmosphere was really authentic.
Smithsonian ChannelJune 23, 2011Opened in 1673 by pirate William Mayes, America’s oldest tavern at one time hosted the Rhode Island General Assembly, as well as the local criminal court and city council. (From Aerial America) Read more
Melanie BerksonAugust 5, 2014Great place for lunch. Try the lobster mac-n-cheese and the lobster bisque. The bar was fun and cozy.
Larisa GrollemondAugust 17, 2015Cool old tavern in the historic part of Newport. Try the clam chowder!
Brian GioiaOctober 26, 2014Great beer selection at the bar. They had Long Trail Limbo IPA when we went.
Jay EaglesonJuly 18, 2013Great burger! It's like stepping back into time here. The staff was excellent.
Las Vegas MannequinsDecember 4, 2011The White Horse Tavern was built in 1673 and is the oldest operating tavern in the United States.
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Mitra SalaselFebruary 6, 2016Historical building with interesting high end menu but the servers are very bizarrely rude. Get a reservation or don't even bother.
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Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(401) 849-3600
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