Jessop's Tavern

Delaware


Tonight we're going to party like its 1679. On the Bill of Fare you'll find Dutch pot roast, a 'Pilgrim's Feast' (oven-roasted turkey with all the fixings) and Belgian beers, all served in a colonial atmosphere. Offers 21 beers on draft – 13 Belgian and eight craft. The building dates from 1674.


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