City Tavern
| City Tavern | |
|---|---|
The façade of the building | |
Interactive map of City Tavern | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1973 |
| Closed | October 31, 2020 |
| Owner | National Park Service |
| Food type | Colonial Cuisine |
| Location | 138, South 2nd Street, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States |
| Website | https://www.nps.gov/places/city-tavern.htm |
City Tavern is a late-20th century replica of a historic 18th-century tavern and hotel which once stood on the site. The original tavern was frequented by the Founding Fathers of the United States and other colonial leaders. The original building partially burned in 1834; the remains were demolished in 1854.
Located in what is now Independence National Historical Park, a replica of the structure was opened in 1976 for the American Bicentennial and operated as a restaurant serving a menu inspired by 18th-century recipes.
Since 1994, City Tavern Restaurant had been operated at the location by chef Walter Staib. The restaurant closed in late 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.