Found: The Oldest Bar In Every State - the History's Even Better Than the Booze!

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

A saw this fun topic this morning.  See link for the list and summary on each place.
I've been to four of the places - Connecticut, Vermont, Washington D.C. & Georgia.
The Uptowner in Milwaukee is the oldest in Wisconsin.
Enjoy.


Found: The Oldest Bar In Every State - the History's Even Better Than the Booze!

https://www.yahoo.com/travel/the-oldest-bar-in-every-state-in-america-98176755662.html

By Matt Meltzer

Because you love drinking, you love history, and of course, you love the history of drinking, we've tracked down the oldest bar, tavern, or pub in each of the 50 states... and Washington, D.C.

Now obviously, tracing bars through time is an admittedly inaccurate science, especially in a country that once banned booze. Some bars opened, closed, and reopened again years later; some burned down and were rebuilt; others moved buildings, changed names, turned into post offices, or stopped serving alcohol altogether. And still others, amazingly, remain the longest, continuous-running, liquor-pouring establishments in their great states, having weathered Prohibition by peddling turkey sandwiches and O'Doul's.

While records are scarce, debate fierce, and the laughter we received when calling state historical societies very real (not to mention, slightly hurtful. Come on, we're just asking a question!), in the end these 51 bars can — to the best of our research — lay at least some claim to the title of the state's oldest watering hole.

[Spotcheck Billy]

I've been to:
Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop — New Orleans
Neumann's Bar — North St. Paul
Tavern in Old Salem — Salem
Buffalo Bodega Bar — Deadwood
The Uptowner — Milwaukee

I guess since it's currently closed the Landmark 1850 doesn't make the list

(also props to Nelsen's Bitters Pub is the oldest continuously operating bar in Wisconsin on Washington Island)

[keefe]

The White Horse in Newport is definitely worth a visit. We were doing something at the Naval War College and ended up at the White Horse on a night where they had unlimited shots for $5. The next day was brutal.

[muhoosier260]

The White House in bayview has some distinction....maybe oldest continually operating bar in Wisconsin, something like that. Awesome place.

http://www.historicwhitehousetavern.com/index.html

[keefe]

The New Mexico listing is incorrect. The oldest bar in the state is El Farol on Canyon Road in Santa Fe.The building has housed a bar for more than 150 years. El Farol has a great menu, too, by the way. It is a must stop if ever in SFNM.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

One of my favorites is McSorley's, the oldest in New York City (not New York state).  Your choice is either "light" or "dark".  Even the urinals look like they're from the late 1800's/early 1900's also.   

[keefe]

Even the urinals look like they're from the late 1800's/early 1900's also.   

Hegarty's??

[Hards Alumni]

One of my favorites is McSorley's, the oldest in New York City (not New York state).  Your choice is either "light" or "dark".  Even the urinals look like they're from the late 1800's/early 1900's also.   

agree, fantastic place.  The wishbones on the lamp over the bar is chilling.

Also, there is no way that the oldest bar in WI opened in 1884.  That is the STUPIDEST thing I have heard all month.

[State Street Warrior]

I've been to:
Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop — New Orleans
Neumann's Bar — North St. Paul
Tavern in Old Salem — Salem
Buffalo Bodega Bar — Deadwood
The Uptowner — Milwaukee

I guess since it's currently closed the Landmark 1850 doesn't make the list

(also props to Nelsen's Bitters Pub is the oldest continuously operating bar in Wisconsin on Washington Island)

Landmark 1850 is open again, unless I missed something in the last year.

[Benny B]

One of my favorites is McSorley's, the oldest in New York City (not New York state).  Your choice is either "light" or "dark".  Even the urinals look like they're from the late 1800's/early 1900's also.   

If your choice is "dark," do you get whacked in the back of the head with a hockey stick?

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

If your choice is "dark," do you get whacked in the back of the head with a hockey stick?

McSorley's Old Ale House
http://www.mcsorleysnewyork.com/home.html

[Spotcheck Billy]

McSorley's Old Ale House
http://www.mcsorleysnewyork.com/home.html

Weak! That's not a proper bar if they only sell ale and no booze!

(not to mention that their brew is made by Pabst, er, I guess that means MillerCoors)

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(not to mention that their brew is made by Pabst, er, I guess that means MillerCoors)

Er..., Russians...

[mu-rara]

One of my favorites is McSorley's, the oldest in New York City (not New York state).  Your choice is either "light" or "dark".  Even the urinals look like they're from the late 1800's/early 1900's also.   

Excellent Choice.  Picture of Al on the wall.

Took my Marquette friends there during NIT Final 4 in '95.  One of the guys walks in b*tching about the smell, walks out loving the joint. 

[keefe]

NIT Final 4  

These words do not pair well. Chalk and cheese. Walk of Shame.

[mu-rara]

These words do not pair well. Chalk and cheese. Walk of Shame.

For what it's worth, the trip to McSorley's was the highlight of the trip.  Drinking with college friends cannot be underestimated.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

For what it's worth, the trip to McSorley's was the highlight of the trip.  Drinking with college friends cannot be underestimated.

It was long train ride back to Connecticut after losing that NIT final.

[mu-rara]

It was long train ride back to Connecticut after losing that NIT final.

ditto out to New Jersey.