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This historic Oxford pub numbers Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, and Stephen Hawking among its more illustrious customers. Former US President Bill Clinton drank here during his student days, and Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke entered the Guinness Book of Records in 1954 for downing a yard of ale in 11 seconds.
Known in the 18th century for its association with smuggling, the Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall was the setting for Daphne du Maurier's 1936 novel 'Jamaica Inn,' later made into a film of the same name by Alfred Hitchcock.
The Brazen Head in Dublin is officially the oldest pub in Ireland. Originally built as a hostelry in 1198, the present building began life as a coaching inn in 1754. Irish revolutionary Michael Collins gathered here with colleagues for meetings; Irish poet Brendan Behan and novelist James Joyce often frequented the pub.
Known to locals as The Gravediggers due to the fact that it's built into the wall of neighboring Glasnevin Cemetery, from where teams of gravediggers would enjoy a pint or two after work, this Dublin pub counts members of rock band U2 among its customers.
Sean's Bar in Athlone, County Westmeath also claims to be the oldest pub in Ireland, in fact in all of Europe. Archaeological evidence indicates that parts of the building in which Sean's operates is at least a millennium old, and some of the self-minted coins from the original establishment, which date back to 900 CE, were found hidden within walls of the pub.
This authentic Irish saloon is one of the oldest pubs in New York City, founded in the mid-19th century. None of the interior decor has been been removed or replaced since 1910, making McSorley's a veritable time capsule.
The most famous "dive bar" in Los Angeles, the Frolic Room, located next door to the historic Pantages Theater, welcomed in its heyday the likes of Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland; writer Charles Bukowski imbibed here... a lot! Howard Hughes owned both the Pantages and the bar from 1949 to 1954.
Sydney's oldest pub has been operating since 1828, when it quickly became the "first and last stop ashore" for sailors and troops of the Australian armed forces who were to experience the "fortune of the war" when they departed Sydney Cove to defend their country.
Melbourne's historic Mitre Tavern is an English-style pub housed in the city's oldest building. They've all supped here, from deer hunters to polo players, politicians and lawyers, and architects and artists.
Set in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Olde Angel Inn is arguably the oldest pub in Ontario, although up until 1975 the building served as a private residence. The inn is reputedly haunted by a Captain Colin Swayze. Local lore suggests that as long as the British Union Jack flies over the inn, the phantom will remain harmless.
Claims that it was established in 1189 thus making Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem the oldest pub in England have yet to be substantiated. The oldest parts of the current building were likely constructed between 1650 and 1660. Evidence suggests, however, that caves in the rock against which the pub is built were used as a brewhouse for Nottingham Castle, and may date from around the time the castle was built in 1067.
Back in the 1960s, this London pub set in the city's posh Belgravia neighborhood is where War Secretary John Profumo and call girl Christine Keeler met as they began their affair, thus precipitating a political scandal that very nearly brought down the government of the day. A few years later, members of the criminal gang that would later carry out the Great Train Robbery met in the very same bar.
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Located on Churchgate in Bolton, the earliest recorded mention of the Ye Olde Man & Scythe is in a 1251 city charter, which makes it one of the oldest public houses in Britain. In 1651, the Earl of Derby was executed in front of the inn: the chair he sat on before being taken outside to be beheaded is displayed inside.
One of the remotest public houses in the British Isles is the Warren House Inn, located on Dartmoor in Devon. At 434 m (1,425 ft) above sea level, it's also the highest pub in southern England.
The Morpeth Arms in London's Millbank district once served as a prison and transfer facility for the old Millbank penitentiary, as well as a deportation holding center for hapless convicts being shipped off to Australia.
Founded in 1907 originally as Pop Morse's Roadhouse, this Chicago cocktail lounge was a popular hangout for movie stars in the early 20th century. However, it was Al Capone who put Green Mill on the map after one of the gangster's associates became a part-owner. Capone's favorite booth is still in the establishment.
Established in 1753 in Savannah, Georgia, the Pirates' House was part-built within an existing structure built in 1734, thus making the tavern the oldest standing building in the state. The modern restaurant was created in 1953.
This is the oldest known Thames riverside tavern in London, parts of which date back to the mid-16th century. In those days it was a meeting place for sailors, smugglers, cut-throats, and footpads. Later, however, the likes of famous diarist Samuel Pepys graced the bar. More recently, Princess Margaret and Prince Rainier III of Monaco were known to enjoy a drink overlooking the river.
On March 9, 1966 Ronnie Kray, twin brother of Reggie, shot and murdered George Cornell, an associate of a rival gang, the Richardsons, as he was sitting at the Blind Beggar pub in London's East End. For years a stray bullet hole in the wall reminded patrons of the deadly "hit." It was eventually plastered over.
The White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island is the oldest operating bar and restaurant in the United States. It began serving refreshments as far back as 1673, when it also served as the meeting place of the Colony’s General Assembly, Criminal Court, and City Council.
Set on Spaniards Road between Hampstead and Highgate in London, infamous highwayman Richard Turpin was said to have drunk here. The poet John Keats probably wrote his 'Ode to a Nightingale' in the pub's garden.
The George Inn dates back to the 17th century and is London's only remaining galleried coaching inn. Located in Southwick near London Bridge, the George welcomed Charles Dickens and, it's believed, William Shakespeare, to its timber-framed interior.
The Bat & Ball Inn at Hambledon in Hampshire is known as the "cradle of cricket" for the fact that the pub once served as the headquarters of English cricket.
One of Belfast's more curious pubs, being "flat-iron" in shape, Bittles Bar is appreciated for its extensive whisky collection. Visitors can also admire a series of celebrity portraits adorning the triangular lounge.
Located in Hammersmith, west London, a number of historical figures are associated with this watering hole, among them writers Graham Greene and Ernest Hemingway. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was a regular.
This Glasgow drinking hole claims to have the longest continuous bar in Britain, measuring 31 m (104 ft). Scottish band Travis formed an early line up here, performing as Glass Onion.
The great Victorian writer Charles Dickens frequented this historic London pub, rebuilt after being consumed by flames during the Great Fire of 1666. Another regular patron was American writer Mark Twain, who'd pop in here during his stay in England from 1897 to 1899.
Bar, tavern, saloon, inn, hostelry... whatever you like to call it, the pub (public house) is the place where most people head for when they feel like a drink. An establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises, the pub as we know it first appeared in 10th-century Britain as an alehouse. Soon, coaching inns were catering to tired and thirsty travelers. In time, the bar became the place to meet and socialize. Many public houses have since become historic, listed properties, famous as much for their architectural heritage as the assortment of celebrity patrons spilling through their doors.
Click through the following gallery and take a drink in pubs across England, Ireland, the USA, and elsewhere as you 'pour' over these historic watering holes.
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Bar, tavern, saloon, inn, hostelry... whatever you like to call it, the pub (public house) is the place where most people head for when they feel like a drink. An establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises, the pub as we know it first appeared in 10th-century Britain as an alehouse. Soon, coaching inns were catering to tired and thirsty travelers. In time, the bar became the place to meet and socialize. Many public houses have since become historic, listed properties, famous as much for their architectural heritage as the assortment of celebrity patrons spilling through their doors.
Click through the following gallery and take a drink in pubs across England, Ireland, the USA, and elsewhere as you 'pour' over these historic watering holes.