If you thought a night out at the bar couldn’t get any spookier, think again. The White Horse Tavern, America’s oldest bar, opened its doors in 1673 and has been serving up ghost stories along with drinks ever since.
This historic watering hole, which doubled as a boarding house in the early 20th century and even housed British military personnel during the Revolutionary War, has seen its fair share of eerie encounters. The atmosphere is thick with history, but it’s the ghostly residents that truly raise the hair on your neck.
Patrons and staff alike have reported sightings of an elderly gentleman who met his untimely end while renting a room upstairs in the tavern’s early days. Although his identity remains a mystery, he’s become a familiar sight to those brave enough to wander through the building alone.
Adding to the tavern’s haunted reputation is the chilling sound of a small girl’s cries echoing from the second level, near the restrooms. Could this be the spirit of a lost child? It’s enough to send shivers down the spine of even the most seasoned ghost hunter.
So, the next time you sip a cold one at the White Horse, keep an eye out for more than just your friends—because you might just find yourself sharing a drink with the spirits of yesteryear. Cheers to that!
Fodor’s Top 10
1. Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop in New Orleans
2. Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Nevada
3. Ear Inn in New York City
4. Menger Bar in San Antonio, Texas
5. White Horse Tavern in Newport
6. Simmons Tavern in Chicago
7. Bridge Cafe in New York City
8. The Tavern in Austin, TX
9. Tiger’s Tap Room in Tucson, Arizona
10. Arnaud’s in New Orleans
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