With Massachusetts having such a wealth of history, it also happens to be home to some of the oldest cities and towns in the country. Therefore, it only makes sense that it’s also home to some of the absolute oldest establishments in the history of the country, too, right? Like, for example, some of the oldest bars in America are right here in the Bay State. As it turns out, Massachusetts is home to three of the absolute oldest bars in America! In fact, each of these three establishments are about as old as America.
This past July 4th, America celebrated its 248th birthday. It’s crazy to think that Massachusetts could be home to some bars that are roughly about the same age, but that happens to be the reality for these three establishments.
The popular lifestyle publication ’24/7 Tempo’ recently released their list of the oldest bars in America. Not only were these spots founded in the same century as when America became a country, but one of these spots is actually older than the country
What three Massachusetts bars are about the same age as America?
Not all that surprising, we start in Boston with our first spot.
- Bell In Hand (founded in 1795) – Boston, MA
The spot is not only the oldest tavern in Boston, but also has quite the unique design. Here’s what ’24/7 Tempo’ had to say about the establishment:…