Experts' Choice Award The White Horse Tavern
What the experts agree on
Newport's 1673 tavern—America's oldest continuously operating—impresses with colonial charm, historic pirate pedigree, and Chef Silvia's refined takes on classics like beef Wellington using fresh local ingredients.
“The White Horse is known for its beef Wellington and wine list.”
– Fodor's
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"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 "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 "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 "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 "The oldest still-operating tavern in the United States was once owned by a pirate. " Full review
The Infatuation "Barring a couple of short breaks (like when the British occupied Newport during the Revolutionary War), The White Horse Tavern has been open for 350 years. Or, you know, longer than..." Full review
