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For those visiting the Freedom Trail and wishing the immersive experience, there are a number of historic restaurants directly on or close to the Freedom Trail.
The Google Map above displays these restaurants along with the sixteen official Freedom Trail stops and many other interesting sites on or near the Freedom Trail. It is also available as a free Android app (iPhone/iPad versions to be available soon).
All these restaurants, sites and much is discussed in the eBook “Freedom Trail Boston – Ultimate Tour & History Guide – Tip, Secrets, & Tricks“.
BTW, none of these restaurants should be considered “fine dining,” with the possible exception of the Chart House. But, all are fun and serve good food. And, they will absolutely enhance your Freedom Trail experience. Most have excellent lunch specials. Enjoy!
1654 – Green Dragon Tavern
Green Dragon Tavern on Historic Marshall Street
The original Green Dragon Tavern was a around the corner at 84 Union Street. It was founded in 1654 and an active pub by 1714. The Green Dragon was a regular haunt for the Sons of Liberty and the site of the Boston Tea Party planning meetings. It was torn down in 1828.
The current Green Dragon incarnation is fun and has decent bar food. It is located on Marshall Street, one of the oldest most authentically historic in Boston. Right next door is the Ebenezer Hancock House – which built in 1767 by John Hancock’s uncle, inherited by John and then given to his brother, Ebenezer. Ebenezer became the deputy paymaster to the Continental Army.
Lobster Specials at the Green Dragon Tavern Boston
Good lunch specials, including lobster. Everyone needs at least one lobster when visiting Boston!
617-237-2114
1742 (perhaps 1713) – Union Oyster House
Union Oyster House
The Union Oyster House started serving in 1826. It is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the US. The building, which dates from 1742 (although other references place it as early as 1713), started its life as a dress shop. At that time, the harbor actually came up to the dress shop’s back door. Since then, all the land you see has been filled in.
Daniel Webster’s Seat at the Union Oyster House
The legendary Oyster Bar at the front of the restaurant is beautiful and historic. Regular customer Daniel Webster sat daily at this bar and drank a tall tumbler of brandy and water with each half-dozen oysters – usually eating at least six plates.
617-227-2750
1760 – Chart House
Chart House Restaurant – John Hancock’s Counting House
The Chart House was originally the Gardiner House, built on Long Wharf around 1760. Later, it was John Hancock’s counting house. It is the oldest building still in use on Long Wharf.
For the pleasant weather, it has outside seating with a great view of the harbor and downtown Boston. It is the most elegant restaurant in this collection.
617-227-1576
1780 – Warren Tavern
Warren Tavern – by Bunker Hill
Built in 1780, the Warren Tavern was reportedly the first building raised after the British burned Charlestown during the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. It is named for Doctor and General Joseph Warren, the famous Patriot who was killed at Bunker Hill. It was visited by George Washington, Paul Revere, and Benjamin Franklin.
Warren Tavern – Historic and Good Pub Food by Bunker Hill
Good pub food and great slice of history.
617-241-8142
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