America’s Oldest Restaurant

When thinking about New York, one of the first ideas that come to mind is avant-garde modernity and contemporary culture, but the truth is that the Big Apple is a place full of history and preserves countless corners of other times. From its iconic buildings to the cobbled streets steeped in centuries of history, they transport visitors back in time.

Every place in New York holds secrets and curiosities that are older than you think. But there is one that undoubtedly stands out for its truly incredible detail. It is neither more nor less than what could be considered the first restaurant-bar in America.

Its name is ‘The Old ’76 House’ and it was founded in 1668, located exactly at 110 Main Street in the small town of Tappan, located in what is now Rockland County in the state of New York. It is a colonial-era structure built as a home and tavern by Casparus Mabie, a merchant and innkeeper

It may go unnoticed by some who pass by, since at first glance you can see a Dutch-style house, but upon entering, not only a historical site awaits its visitors, but also the tavern is characterized by its excellent service .

This emblematic place is considered one of the North American national landmarks and is quite accessible for those who are in the immense city of New York. It’s just a 45-minute drive to Tappan for the chance to pick a table at what, according to historians, is the oldest bar in the United States of America. Also, as an interesting fact, the story tells that The Old 76 House has not only served as a meeting point for friends and colleagues around a good beer, but that George Washington himself used to sit there to drink when he passed by during the war.

The bar also functioned as the headquarters for General Nathanael Greene and as a makeshift prison for John André before his trial, which took place in the Tappan Reformed Church. Ultimately, he was hanged for his treason, by what is known today as Andre Hill.

The most recent historical moments in The Old 76 House, recalls the medium, include appearing in several scenes from the first season of The Sopranos, and in the movie Stepmother, starring Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts at the moments when Jackie has dinner with her ex-husband and her fiancé at the tavern on two separate occasions.

As for the decoration, ‘The Old ’76 House remains true to its origins and seems to have been trapped in time. It has wooden details and cozy fireplaces that evoke the nostalgia of its visitors. It was in 1987 when the Norden family bought the historic tavern and restored it to its original appearance.

Regarding the menu, the tavern offers different types of food, but there are some very particular dishes, such as wild boar sausage and crocodile empanadas.

While enjoying your food, you can also take a trip through some important episodes for Americans. In the American War of Independence, patriots met there, as did other famous leaders. The story goes that this was one of the many sites where the Founding Fathers sat down and discussed tactics and strategies that came to define the American Revolution.

For those who are interested in learning about this very special place, you can go directly to the website of “The Old ’76 House” or call and reserve a table. Although it may seem incredible and despite being relatively far from New York City, sometimes it becomes difficult to get available tables because it is such a tourist attraction.

According to what most of the local visitors indicate, Friday is the day with the highest traffic in the restaurant, so it is suggested to visit this emblematic place of American history during the week, or even on a Sunday in the middle of the afternoon.

At the time of making this visit, it is highly recommended to complement the walk with a tour of Tappan: Even though it is a population of no more than 8,000 inhabitants, it can be interesting enough to enjoy an entire afternoon through its picturesque streets. In fact, its central square and its market are interesting.

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