The White Horse Tavern

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Top 1% of restaurants in Newport
8 / 10

6 expert reviews

“The White Horse is known for its beef Wellington and wine list.”

– Fodor's

Gayot Gayot
14.0
"Chef Richard Silvia is known for his commitment to fresh, local ingredients, and these show up prominently in the mixed-green salad, served alongside a half-sandwich of pastrami." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"America's oldest tavern was originally built in 1652 as a two-room, two-story residence but was converted to a tavern in 1673 by William Mayes, Sr., father of a notorious pirate. It..."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"If you'd like to eat at a tavern opened by a 17th-century pirate that once served as an annual meeting place for the colonial Rhode Island General Assembly, try this historic, gambrel-roofed beauty." Full review
goop goop
"The tavern dates back to 1673, when it was a colonial watering hole, and it looks it with patriotic flag curtains, deep fireplaces, and woodsy interiors." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"The oldest still-operating tavern in the United States was once owned by a pirate. " Full review