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Tavern Night
Saturday, February 8th
Join Historic Rittenhouse Town for Tavern Night! Come join us as the buildings and grounds of our historic 18th-century homestead are transformed into a tavern from the 1770s, where the simple pleasures of good food, drink, and fellowship collide.
Tavern Night will feature an evening of storytelling and merriment, complete with 18th-century beer and cocktails and hearth-cooked food prepared in our Bake House.
Food Options:
Traditional Pepper Pot & soft Pretzel – 1 ticket
Veggie Pepper Pot & soft Pretzel – 1 ticket
German Sausage Braised in Beer & side – 2 tickets
Garlic Roasted Chicken & side – 2 tickets
Sides: Scalloped potatoes or roasted vegetable
Dessert: fresh donut and a scoop of vanilla – 1 ticket
Drinks:
Colonial Beers — We have Spruce Ale plus various specialty Beers by the Regimental Brewmeister all brewed over an open fire with 18th Century methods. (1 ticket)
Colonial Mead — Probably the world’s oldest alcoholic drink, mead is fermented honey. Prior to the 1700s, mead was a popular choice of drink throughout New England. A Yankee favorite. (1 ticket)
Fish House Punch – The Schuylkill Fishing Company in Philadelphia traditionally served this punch, traditionally with a rum-based punch containing cognac and peach brandy garnished with lemon slices. According to legend, on a visit to the club, George Washington drank so much of the potent Fish House Punch, that he subsequently couldn’t bring himself to make an entry in his diary for three days. (2 tickets)
Ale Flip – This is bartender drama at its finest. A true 18th Century tavern favorite Rum, eggs, beer, and sugar. Served warm with a flair and heated with our logger-heads. (2 tickets)
Rattleskull – A perfect 18th Century Attitude Adjuster. Rum and spices mixed into a pint of beer. (2 tickets)
Cherry Bounce – A favorite of Mr. Washington. Whiskey infused with cherries. No Lies – it’s fantastic! (2 tickets)
18th Century Hot Chocolate – Thomas Jefferson and George Washington enjoyed chocolate so much they believed it would become a more popular drink in America than coffee and tea.18th-century chocolate was considered the “food of the gods” but is quite different from modern hot chocolate. — with rum (2 tickets) or without (1 ticket).
Preregistration advance tavern night package includes 6 tickets for a discounted price of $45 (valued at $48)
Walk-ins are welcome!
Tickets Here
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Historic Rittenhouse Town, Bala Cynwyd, United States
