The Spread Eagle Tavern & Inn, built in the 1830s, is decorated for the holidays. (Photo courtesy of Spread Eagle Tavern & Inn)

By Ken Drenten

Are you looking for an out-of-the-ordinary venue for a holiday gathering, special dinner or getaway? Try one of Ohio’s historic taverns and inns, such as the Spread Eagle Tavern & Inn in Hanoverton.

This historic tavern was built around 1837 and has been painstakingly renovated and furnished in period decor. The inn has three floors, 11 historic rooms and 12 fireplaces in Federal Period architecture.

The tavern, located at 10150 Plymouth St., offers a full lunch and dinner menu where you can dine in one of several unique and historic settings. Next to the Spread Eagle is the Hanover House, a saltbox house built in 1820, where the Justice of the Peace lived.

For lunch, dinner or overnight reservations, call (330) 223-1583.

Some of the other historic taverns and inns that offer food, drink and a memorable place to stay this holiday season include:

Black Diamond Tavern, 106 W. Main St., Shawnee. This historic saloon dates back to 1877.

Buxton Inn, 313 E. Broadway, Granville. This famed inn and former Underground Railroad stop has been in operation since 1812.

The Golden Lamb, 27 S. Broadway, Lebanon. Open since 1803, this historic inn and restaurant has hosted U.S. presidents and many notable figures.

The Granville Inn, 314 E. Broadway, Granville. Originally a home built in 1865, this inn has operated since 1924.

Harmar Tavern, 205 Maple St., Marietta (connect on Facebook). This venerable neighborhood gathering place almost never closes.

Headley Inn Winery & Vineyard, 5345 W. Pike, Zanesville. This former National Road stagecoach tavern and inn was established in 1833.

Hitching Post Saloon, 4319 Hamilton Richmond Road, Oxford (connect on Facebook). This is the oldest saloon in Ohio, dating back to 1817.

Hotel Millersburg & Tavern, 35 W. Jackson St., Millersburg. This hotel began operation in 1847.

Red Brick Tavern, 1700 Cumberland St., Lafayette (connect on Facebook). Another National Road tavern, this was established in 1837.

Find more information about Ohio’s historic taverns in Dusty Tires.

Ken Drenten is creator and manager of Dusty-Tires.com, a travel blog for out-of-the-ordinary places in Ohio.

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