Oldest Bar In North Carolina, Anywhere: You Been?

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The title presently goes to Antlers in Blowing Rock. I went there a few times over thirty years ago but never since.

https://bistroroca.com/drink#:~:text=The Oldest Continuously Serving Bar,modern amenities and rustic nuances.

Flat Creek Tavern is another very old spot in WNC: Google Earth

I'm partial to stopping by Fraunce's Tavern in NYC...its very old, opened in 1762. Washington gave his farewell to his officers there in 1783. Fraunces Tavern - About

I spend a little time in what is purported to be Guatemala City's oldest tavern when there, El Portal (though known as El Portalito by everyone). Miguel Angel Asturias and Che Guevara both hung out there as well as many local notables from soccer stars to bullfighters.

Y'all been to any old bars and taverns?

BTW...The Cave is Chapel Hill's oldest...
 
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I go to Antlers/Bistro Roca pretty much every time I go to Blowing Rock. I had no idea it was that old.

In Charlotte, it’s Providence Road Sundries that is considered the oldest bar in Charlotte based on it opening in 1933. However, it opened as a drug store and did not become a bar until the 1970s (and that 1970s date would still probably make it the oldest actual bar in Charlotte). It always maintained the same name.

The building that Alexander Michael’s is in is the oldest commercial building in Charlotte to currently house a bar. It opened up in 1897 as a grocery/general store and housed many different types of businesses over the years. It opened up as Alexander Michael’s in 1983, which still makes it one of the oldest bars in Charlotte. I had dinner there this past Thursday. It’s a very festive spot this time of year.
 
Been to La Floridita in Havanna (1817) and to a restaurant in Santo Domingo called Pat’e Palo (peg leg) that’s not very old but claims its location built in 1505 housed the oldest tavern in the New World.

Both were predominated by tourists but worth a visit.
 
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Been to La Floridita in Havanna (1817) and to a restaurant in Santo Domingo called Pat’e Palo (peg leg) that’s not very old but claims its location built in 1505 housed the oldest tavern in the New World.

Both were predominated by tourists but worth a visit.
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Whoa...been to La Floridita too. Somehow I missed it was that old.
 
donbosco said:
The title presently goes to Antlers in Blowing Rock. I went there a few times over thirty years ago but never since.

https://bistroroca.com/drink#:~:text=The Oldest Continuously Serving Bar,modern amenities and rustic nuances.

Flat Creek Tavern is another very old spot in WNC: Google Earth

I'm partial to stopping by Fraunce's Tavern in NYC...its very old, opened in 1762. Washington gave his farewell to his officers there in 1783. Fraunces Tavern - About

I spend a little time in what is purported to be Guatemala City's oldest tavern when there, El Portal (though known as El Portalito by everyone). Miguel Angel Asturias and Che Guevara both hung out there as well as many local notables from soccer stars to bullfighters.

Y'all been to any old bars and taverns?

BTW...The Cave is Chapel Hill's oldest...
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Went to Fraunces last week. Super cool. Was packed for the holidays, so will have to go back for a meal sometime. Great rec!!
 
I need to get down to Fraunces again soon.

Heading back to NC soon though...perhaps a junket to Antlers is in order.
 
Been to Antlers many times, and Fraunces a few. Hit the Brazen Head in Dublin once as well, very much a tourist trap type of place but proud of its status as oldest bar in Ireland.

Probably my fave old spot is El Riconcillio in Seville (1670). I am a sucker for Jamon, so the food, history and general vibe are all on point for me there.
 
Have been there many times. Had no idea it was the oldest bar. It was the first place we ate during covid. They had the back porch open with all the windows open and tables spaced. We sat by the window and felt as safe as it was possible to feel.
 
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