THE STORY
Reported Haunting
Built in 1779, The Tavern is one of Virginia's oldest operating restaurants and has accumulated centuries of ghost stories. Employees and diners have reported apparitions, phantom footsteps, and mysterious voices throughout the historic building.
The Tavern restaurant was originally built in 1779. Is is said to be the a hot spot for the spirit set, including a ghost nicknamed “The Tavern Tart,” reported to be a prostitute who was murdered a client. Witnesses say she is known to pinch or grab men on the rear or stare at them from the window as they cross the street. Staff members say they have heard footsteps and seen objects like tables move when no one is in the building.