City Tavern
City Tavern, located at 138 South 2nd Street in Philadelphia, is a historic restaurant that offers an authentic 18th-century dining experience.
Established in 1773, it was frequented by Founding Fathers like John Adams, who called it “the most genteel tavern in America.” The current structure, a reconstruction dating to 1975, serves traditional American cuisine in period-authentic surroundings, complete with costumed servers and colonial-era recipes.
It’s situated in Independence National Historical Park, near landmarks like Independence Hall.
Address: 138 South 2nd St at Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 413-1443
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