Warren Tavern Restaurant

our local pub.....managed by the amazing John..it's home from home for an Englishman.  sometimes gets a little noisy with sports and weekend nights to I prefer a quiet pint on an early weekday..but despite that...it's awesome.

This was a nice little find while walking the end of the Freedom Trail in Charlestown on a mid-90 degree day.  We were having our mid-afternoon hankering for a brew, longing to get out of the heat, and lo and behold, my trusty Yelp app led me to the oldest tavern in the US!

As it was early on a Tuesday afternoon, the clientele was a mix of tourists like us and locals...pretty quiet, all in all.  Inside, it is dimly lit with a low ceiling and a pretty expansive bar.  They have a few regional, craft offerings on tap (I had an Allagash White) and a decent menu for a tavern.  We were snacking all day so as not to get weighted down in a food coma, but to ward off getting "hangry" and the bruschetta did just the trick and was above average, with lots of marinated tomatoes and goat cheese.  Service was friendly and prompt.  Restrooms were tiny.

If you find yourself nearing the end of the Freedom Trail and are seeking a reward beer with a side of history, this is a great stop.

Ancient and atmospheric, yet your bar next door. The warren Tavern is timeless and unique - as a twenty-something I can swap stories that cross generation gaps with folks a few years (or decades) older than I, and the settings of our stories remain unchanged and perfectly intact. The Bar is well-run, you won't wait long for a drink. The food really surprised me, you don't pay for cheap bar-food, and you don't get cheap bar-food - you get a real, delicious meal. This place is good for a night out drinking, or a real good meal. I've been here on a variety of occasions - quiet nights, rowdy late nights, holidays and lunch - it never disappoints, and is never a bad choice. Enjoy your quick lesson in history, and visit the lovely Warren Tavern.