Whiskey is at the heart of American history.

George Washington distilled over 11,000 barrels of whiskey at his Mount Vernon estate. It’s been used as currency at various points in U.S. history. Alexander Hamilton learned the hard way that taxing it wasn’t popular. 

The oldest whiskey bars in several states are older than America, with a handful dating back to the 1600s. Many kept the whiskey flowing even through Prohibition by operating as “pharmacies” or “ice cream shops.” 

Given whiskey’s prominent role in American history, we took a journey back in time to find the oldest whiskey bar in every state, plus Washington, D.C.

A note on finding the oldest whiskey bar in every state

We’re whiskey lovers, not historians. So we relied heavily on publicly available information, often published by the bars themselves, as well as old newspaper articles, blogs and customer reviews in compiling this list. 

Finding the oldest whiskey bar in each state can prove difficult for a few reasons. Most have undergone multiple name and ownership changes over the years. Many closed – at least on paper – during the Prohibition years or haven’t continuously operated as a bar for their entire history.

These are some guidelines we used in compiling this list:

• When multiple whiskey bars claimed to be the oldest in the state, we chose the one with the longest track record of continuously operating as a bar.

• To count as a whiskey bar, the bar needs to actually serve whiskey. In several states, like Utah and West Virginia, the oldest bar doesn’t serve spirits, so it didn’t make our list.

• If we couldn’t determine the oldest whiskey bar in the state, we chose a whiskey bar with an interesting history. In these cases, we’ve labeled the bar as the oldest in the state that we could find.

Fill your tumbler, sit back and get ready for a history lesson as we travel through the oldest whiskey bar in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Alabama: The Peerless Saloon & Grille

Established: 1899

Located: 13 W. 10th St., Anniston, Alabama

When a whiskey bar has been around for over a century, chances are there’s some sordid history. The Peerless Saloon & Grille doesn’t disappoint on that front.

Its upstairs space used to be a brothel. Legend has it that the ghost of the gun-toting madam in charge still haunts the place. 

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Alaska: The Imperial Bar

Established: 1891

Located: 241 Front St., Juneau, Alaska

The title for the oldest whiskey bar in Alaska is somewhat disputed. B&B Bar in Kodiak has the state’s oldest liquor license, dating back to 1906.

But The Imperial Bar in Juneau (originally called the Missouri Bar, then the Louvre) has been slinging drinks since 1891, about eight years before Congress legalized liquor in the then-territory. The building’s tin-stamped ceilings and decor pay homage to Alaska’s rough-and-tumble days.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Arizona: The Palace Restaurant & Saloon

Established: 1877

Located: 120 S. Montezuma St., Prescott, Arizona

Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday drank at The Palace, located at the heart of Prescott’s Whiskey Row, before making their way to Tombstone.

Most of Whiskey Row burned to the ground in a 1900 fire, but The Palace’s original 1880s-era Brunswick bar is still there today thanks to some loyal patrons who carried it to safety. 

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Arkansas: The Ohio Club

Established: 1905

Located: 336 Central Ave., Hot Springs, Arkansas

Al Capone, Babe Ruth, and Sammy Davis Jr. all drank at The Ohio Club, as did former presidents Teddy Roosevelt and Bill Clinton.

Today, the place is known for its top bourbon selection, as well as its burgers and live music. If you pay a visit, be sure to pose for a picture on the park bench outside with a sculpture of Capone.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in California: The Historical Iron Door Saloon & Grill

Established: 1852

Located: 18761 Main St., Groveland, California

California’s oldest whiskey bar credits its survival to the protection its eponymous iron doors provided against forest fires over the years.

Located about 25 miles from Yosemite, the bar contains plenty of Gold Rush-era relics – but don’t be fooled by the bullet holes. The owners told Jefferson Public Radio that they’re not from an Old West shootout; they were added in 1987.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Colorado: The Buffalo Rose Saloon

Established: 1859

Located: 1119 Washington Ave., Golden, Colorado

The Buffalo Rose Saloon is another whiskey bar straight out of the Wild Wild West. Colorado’s Territorial Legislature used to meet in what’s now The Buffalo Rose Event Venue next door. 

The Buffalo Rose now consists of five separate structures, including the saloon and event space. Check out the bar space in the Haas Block structure, where you’ll find one of Colorado’s few retractable roofs.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Connecticut: The Griswold Inn

Established: 1776

Located: 36 Main St,, Essex, Connecticut

The Griswold Inn is as old as America itself, originally built to provide lodging, food and spirits for the shipyard workers building the Oliver Cromwell.

Though a historic inn and restaurant may not be what you think of when you think “whiskey bar,” it's probably been serving whiskey longer than any establishment in Connecticut. Today, the restaurant has a full bar and cocktail menu, but it’s better known for the wine list.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Delaware: Logan Kelly’s House

Established: 1864

Located: 1701 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, Delaware

Some will tell you Jessop’s Tavern is the oldest whiskey bar in Delaware. But we’ll give the title to Logan Kelly’s House because it’s continuously been operated as a bar since its founding in 1864.

The pub has been in the Kelly family since 1889 and says it’s the oldest family-owned Irish bar in America. There’s a long list of Irish whiskies, Scotches, American whiskies and bourbon, plus a can’t-miss annual St. Paddy’s Day celebration.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in the District of Columbia: Old Ebbitt Grill

Established: 1856

Located: 675 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C.

Founded as a boarding house, Old Ebbitt’s original location is unknown, but it’s believed to be in what’s now Chinatown.

It morphed into Washington, D.C.’s oldest saloon. Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Andrew Johnson, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt and Warren Harding wet their whistles there, and President William McKinley even lived there during his time in Congress.

Present-day Old Ebbitt’s has a top-notch selection of American whiskeys, as well as Scotches and blended whiskies.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Florida: The Palace Saloon

Established: 1903

Located: 117 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, Florida

The Palace was the last bar in the South to close for Prohibition. It survived the era by selling gas, ice cream and 3% “near-beer,” though the owner was known to hook up a friend with Cumberland Falls whiskey.

Today, you can choose from a large selection of cocktails, but the most famous is the Pirate Punch.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Georgia: The Pirate House

Established: 1753

Located: 20 E. Broad St., Savannah, Georgia

The Pirate House was once an inn and drinking spot for seafarers and pirates sailing the Seven Seas. Legend has it that Captain Flint, a pirate who made a brief appearance in “Treasure Island,” died in a room upstairs and still haunts the place.

The Pirate House’s haunted history makes it a popular stop on Savannah’s many ghost tours. As you’d expect from a pirate joint, rum features prominently on the signature cocktail list, but there’s a full selection of other spirits, including whiskey, gin and more.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Hawaii: Smith’s Union Bar

Established: 1934

Located: 19 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, Hawaii

Smith’s Union Bar was a popular whiskey-drinking spot for Pearl Harbor sailors when it opened in 1934.

Visitors note that little has changed at the bar over the ensuing decades, with Navy photos and cartoons still adorning the wall. There’s no food, but doors open at 6 a.m.

The bar even has its own holiday called Smithmas.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Idaho: The Snake Pit

Established: 1879

Located: 1480 Coeur D'Alene River Road, Kingston, Idaho

No one knows where the name “Snake Pit” came from, but one explanation is that in the days before indoor plumbing, guests were frequently greeted by water snakes when they relieved themselves in the swampy area out back.

Everything from the maple wooden floors to the fireplace is a nod to the bar’s mining boomtown roots.

You’ll find beer and a full bar with plenty of signature whiskey cocktails on the menu.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Illinois: Long Grove Village Tavern

Established: 1847

Located: 135 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, Illinois

In the early days, what’s now the Long Grove Village Tavern was a place where customers came to get their horse bridled and whiskey straight from the barrel, according to WTTW.

The bar remains a social hub of the village of Long Grove. Piano man Roger Pauley has played there on Friday nights for nearly 40 years.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Indiana: The Knickerbocker Saloon

Established: 1835

Located: 113 N. Fifth St., Lafayette, Indiana

The Knickerbocker Saloon was the first place Hoosiers could legally drink. John Purdue, Mark Twain, Ulysses S. Grant and Neil Armstrong all filled their cups there over the years.

The Knickerbocker’s cherry and walnut bar is a historic fixture, dating back to 1891.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Iowa: Breitbach’s Country Dining

Established: 1852

Location: 563 Balltown Road, Balltown, Iowa

This popular buffet restaurant is another place that isn’t exactly a whiskey bar. But there is a full liquor bar.

It calls itself “Iowa’s oldest food and drinking establishment,” having received a federal permit from President Millard Fillmore, so we think you can call it Iowa’s oldest whiskey bar. 

The place has been in the Breitbach family ever since 1862 and is now in its sixth generation of family ownership. 

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Kansas: Hays House Restaurant and Tavern

Established: 1857

Location: 112 W. Main St., Council Grove, Kansas 

Founded by Daniel Boone’s great-grandson, the Hays House was once a trading post on the Santa Fe Trail and says it’s the oldest continuously operated restaurant and bar west of the Mississippi River.

A 2011 kitchen fire destroyed most of the restaurant, but you can still find part of the original bar in the basement. There’s a large selection of whiskies and bourbons on the menu, plus several Kansas-themed cocktails.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Kentucky: Old Talbott Tavern

Established: 1779

Location: 107 W. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, Kentucky

This 246-year-old tavern is likely the oldest bourbon bar in the world and was once a stagecoach stop. Famous guests included King Louis Phillippe, who reportedly stayed there during his exile, and a 5-year-old Abraham Lincoln. Jesse James is believed to have left behind bullet holes in one of the inn’s rooms.

Old Talbott Tavern has one of the largest bourbon and rye selections we’ve ever seen. While you’re sipping your spirits, you may just be visited by a ghost, as the place has a reputation for supernatural encounters. 

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Louisiana: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar

Established: Around 1722

Located: 941 Bourbon St., New Orleans, Louisiana

The Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar building was constructed sometime between 1722 and 1732.

Though it’s unclear if it was a bar from the beginning, legend has it that pirate and privateer brothers Jean and Pierre Lafitte bought the old shop to hide their smuggling activities. 

If you believe what the New Orleans ghost tours say, you can still see Jean Lafitte’s ghost having a drink at the bar from time to time.

Oldest Whiskey Bar (That We Could Find) in Maine: Mathew’s Pub

Established: 1872

Located: 133 Free St., Portland, Maine

Determining Maine’s oldest whiskey bar is a tough one. Jameson Tavern, which previously held the title having operated since 1779, recently closed. 

So we’re going with Mathew’s Pub, which opened in 1872 and holds the title of Portland’s oldest bar. Not much is available about the history of Mathew’s Pub. But it’s reportedly a good place for cheap whiskey, beer, pool and karaoke.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Maryland: The Horse You Came in On Saloon

Established: 1775

Location: 1626 Thames St., Baltimore, Maryland

Known as “The Horse” to locals, Maryland’s oldest whiskey bar says it’s America’s oldest continuously operated saloon. The Horse was the last place Edgar Allen Poe visited before his mysterious death.

You’ll find several whiskey cocktails on the menu, including the Poe’s Old Fashioned in honor of the saloon’s most famous guest. 

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Massachusetts: Warren Tavern

Established: 1780

Location: 2 Pleasant St., Charlestown, Massachusetts

George Washington and Paul Revere were among Warren Tavern’s earliest patrons. The building was one of the first in Charlestown to be destroyed when the British attacked.

Later, Washington’s funeral speech was even given here. With a solid selection of bourbons and whiskies, Warren Tavern remains a great spot for a drink and a history lesson.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Michigan: New Hudson Inn

Established: 1831

Location: 56870 Grand River Ave., New Hudson, Michigan

Michigan’s oldest whiskey bar has a hidden history: Several years ago, a secret room was discovered in the inn space above the main tavern.

It’s believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad where enslaved people hid as they made their way to freedom. You can view the secret room and some of the items found inside through plexiglass.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Minnesota: Neumann’s Bar & Grill

Established: 1887

Location: 14425 State Highway 13, Savage, Minnesota

There’s an old phone on the wall at Neumann’s dating back to Prohibition times when the bar claimed to be a “bait shop.” It was used to alert the bartender in the speakeasy upstairs whenever Elliot Ness and his Band of Untouchables came around.

There’s also a frog pond out back that’s been there since the 1930s. Feeding the frogs has become a tradition for the youngest Neumann’s Bar patrons.

Oldest Whiskey Bar (That We Could Find) in Mississippi: Under-the-Hill Saloon

Established: Not clear; reportedly dates back over 200 years

Location: 25 Silver St., Natchez, Mississippi

King’s Tavern was likely the oldest whiskey bar in Mississippi, but it closed in 2022. It’s not clear what bar now holds the title for oldest whiskey bar in Mississippi, but the Under-the-Hill Saloon in Natchez is a contender. It says its “patrons of yesteryear were cut-throats, prostitutes and thieves.”

It isn’t clear exactly when it became a bar, but it was clearly sometime before 1816 – because that’s when a patron wrote that it was “without a single exception the most licentious spot that I ever saw.”

Whether you’re in the mood for license or something a little more laid-back, the front porch is a good place to sip whiskey in a rocking chair.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Missouri: O’Malley’s 1842 Pub

Established: 1842

Location: 540 Welt St., Weston, Missouri

O’Malley’s 1842 got its start as one of the many beer makers who set up on the banks of the  Missouri River.

Today, it’s an Irish pub with a solid whiskey list, but it’s easy to miss: That’s because it’s hidden in a cellar 50 feet underground that was hand-dug by the original owner for beer storage.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Montana: Old Saloon

Established: 1902

Location: 210 Railroad Lane, Emigrant, Montana

The Old Saloon was once a pit stop for railroad passengers traveling between Paradise Valley and Yellowstone National Park. Its location brought cowboys, miners and tourists to the bar back then, as it does today.

Since 2016, Old Saloon has been owned by a group of local friends who say they’re dedicated to making the bar's traditions last another 100 years.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Nebraska: Glur’s Tavern

Established: 1876

Location: 2301 11th St., Columbus, Nebraska

Glur’s Tavern says it’s the oldest continuously operated tavern west of the Missouri River. William “Buffalo Bill” Cody was reportedly a regular in the days of yore. Today, Nebraska’s oldest whiskey bar is home to a full bar and beer garden.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in New Hampshire: The Hunt Bar and Scullery at The Inn at Hancock

Established: 1789

Location: 33 Main St., Hancock, New Hampshire

The Hunt Bar and Scullery at The Inn at Hancock is another one of those not-a-whiskey-bar bars that’s probably been serving whiskey for a really long time.

It got its start in 1789 as an inn and drinking spot for people traveling between New Hampshire and Vermont. Previously known as The Fox Tavern, it just reopened after a long renovation.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in New Jersey: Barnsboro Inn

Established: 1776

Location: 699 Main St., Sewell, New Jersey

The Barnsboro Inn dates back to 1776, when the Gloucester County Court granted John Barnes a tavern license for his log cabin. Though it’s been through multiple renovations and additions over the years, the original log cabin still stands today.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in New Mexico: El Farol Santa Fe

Established: 1835

Location: 808 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico

El Farol is the oldest restaurant and bar in the oldest capital city of the U.S. Not surprisingly, margaritas take center stage at this Santa Fe institution, but you’ll find several classic whiskey cocktails on the drink menu, as well.

The restaurant is famous for its tapas, as well as its flamenco shows that take place every Friday and Saturday night.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in New York: Fraunces Tavern

Established: 1762

Location: 54 Pearl St., New York, New York

The Fraunces Tavern was a favorite drinking spot for many Founding Fathers. In fact, nine days after the British withdrew from American soil, George Washington gathered his officers at the site to thank them for their service and bid them adieu before returning home.

The Fraunces is now a restaurant that includes a whiskey bar with a variety of rare selections. If you don’t go for whiskey, consider a pint of beer with a chicken pot pie – Washington’s favorite meal.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Nevada: Genoa Bar and Saloon

Established: 1853

Location: 2282 Main St., Genoa, Nevada

A few miles south of Carson City, you’ll find Genoa Bar, where the sign outside reads “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor.” Nevada’s oldest whiskey bar is 11 years older than the Silver State itself. John Wayne, Mark Twain and Teddy Roosevelt are all said to have downed a drink or two here.

Take note of the original poster offering a reward for Abraham Lincoln’s then-unknown killer.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in North Carolina: Antlers Bar

Established: 1932

Location: 143 Wonderland Trail, Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Antlers Bar opened in 1932 and says it’s sold beer and liquor “more or less legally” ever since, making it the oldest continuously operated bar in North Carolina.

In addition to beer, wine and a full cocktail bar, you’ll find a huge collection of local pet photos.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in North Dakota: The Peacock Alley American Bar and Grill

Established: 1933

Location: 422 E. Main Ave., Bismarck, North Dakota

The Peacock Alley opened in the Patterson Hotel in 1933 at the end of Prohibition.

The hotel itself was a famed political hotspot that counts presidents Teddy Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Lyndon B. Johnson among its past guests. The restaurant now includes a full bar and a solid wine and beer list.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Ohio: The Hitching Post Saloon

Established: 1817

Location: 4319 Hamilton Richmond Road, Oxford, Ohio

The Hitching Post got its name from the huge tying rail in the front. It used to be a stagecoach stop where customers could get whiskey for 50 cents a gallon if they brought their own jug.

We’re guessing they’ve raised the prices since then, but it’s still known as a good place to take in a bourbon or beer, as well as some live music.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Oklahoma: Eischen’s Bar

Established: 1896

Location: 109 S. Second St., Okarche, Oklahoma

Eischen’s Saloon opened in 1896 until Prohibition, then reopened as Eischen’s Bar after Prohibition ended. In the 1940s, the owner won a handmade Spanish bar from the 1800s on a hunting trip that was installed at Eischen’s.

Everything was later destroyed in a 1993 fire, but a small part of the old Spanish bar survives at the establishment today.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Oregon: Pioneer Saloon and Restaurant

Established: 1883

Location: 327 Main St., Paisley, Oregon

Both the Pioneer Saloon and Rainbow Cafe in Pendleton claim they’re the oldest bar in Oregon. We may never know for sure which bar is the oldest.

But we’ve chosen the Pioneer Saloon as Oregon’s oldest whiskey bar thanks largely to this rigorous investigation by The Oregonian, which concluded that the Pioneer has operated as a saloon since at least April 1883, whereas the Rainbow Cafe may not have started serving alcohol until several years later.

The Pioneer is the only sit-down restaurant in the tiny town of Paisley, Oregon.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Pennsylvania: King George II Inn and Tavern

Established: 1681

Location: 102 Radcliffe St., Bristol, Pennsylvania

The King George II Inn and Tavern might just be America’s oldest continuously operating inn, originally built to house people traveling by ferry between Bristol and New Jersey.

The tavern’s basement was used as a jail for rowdy patrons in the 1700s. Though it’s now a wine cellar, you can still see the wooden bars. The restaurant and bar is said to have several ghosts, including a crying baby and a gentleman in a top hat.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Rhode Island: The White Horse Tavern

Established: 1673

Location: 26 Marlborough St., Newport, Rhode Island 

The White Horse Tavern says it’s the oldest operating restaurant in America and the 10th oldest restaurant in the world.

Originally built as a residence in 1652, it was converted into a tavern in 1673 and hosted the Colony of Rhode Island’s general assembly, criminal court and city council.

Today, it’s best-known for its wine list, though there’s also a full bar.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in South Carolina: The Tavern at Rainbow Row

Established: 1686

Location: 120 E. Bay St., Charleston, South Carolina

This one is technically a liquor store, not a bar – though it’s possibly the oldest liquor store in the U.S. But we’re calling it South Carolina’s oldest whiskey bar because it used to be a tavern, and it’s been serving liquor for longer than any other business in the Palmetto State.

It kept running through Prohibition, and you can still find a latch in the back that leads to a network of tunnels that were used for moving moonshine between speakeasies.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in South Dakota: Buffalo Bodega

Established: 1877

Location: 658 Main St., Deadwood, South Dakota

When Buffalo Bodega (then the Buffalo Bar) opened, there were at least 17 other saloons in Deadwood, South Dakota, but it’s the only one still around nearly a century and a half later.

The bar is named for the original owner’s pal and hunting partner, Buffalo Bill Cody. It’s now a steakhouse with a full liquor bar, slot machines and a deejay on weekends.

Oldest Whiskey Bar (That We Could Find) in Tennessee: Skull’s Rainbow Room

Established: 1948

Location: 222 Printers Alley, Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee’s oldest bar is the Springwater Supper Club & Lounge in Nashville, but alas, the venue only serves beer. If you want a whiskey bar with a rich history, check out Skull’s Rainbow Room, located in the basement of the historic Southern Turf Building.

It’s a great spot for live music, having drawn the likes of Etta James, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan throughout its history. You’ll find a huge list of bourbons and American whiskies, as well as several ryes and Scotches.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Texas: The Menger Bar

Established: 1859

Location: 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas

Named one of 10 Bars Where You Can Drink Up American History by the Travel Channel, The Menger Bar was renovated in 1887 as an exact replica of London’s House of Lords Pub.

Teddy Roosevelt recruited many of his Rough Riders here. As you sip on your whiskey, ask your bartender to show you the two bullet holes left behind by Roosevelt’s gun.

Oldest Whiskey Bar (That We Could Find) in Utah: The Hog Wallow Pub

Established: 1947

Location: 3200 E. Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Utah’s oldest bar is the Shooting Star Saloon in Huntsville, established in 1879, but alcoholic beverages are limited to beer.

For a whiskey-drinking spot in the Beehive State with an interesting history, check out The Hog Wallow Pub in Cottonwood Heights. It’s located kitty-corner from the Old Mill ruin, a former paper mill that’s now regarded as one of Utah’s most haunted places.

The pub was founded by a returning World War II veteran who converted an old Civilian Conservation Corps bunkhouse into a drinking spot back in 1947.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Vermont: Ye Olde Tavern

Established: 1790

Location: 5183 Main St., Manchester, Vermont

Built as the Stagecoach Inn in the days before Vermont achieved statehood, Ye Olde Tavern counted the Vermont Mountain Green Boys among its earliest patrons.

The stately building and antique furniture and decor still make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time to 18th century New England.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Virginia: The Tavern - Abingdon

Established: 1779

Location: 222 E. Main St., Abingdon, Virginia

The Tavern housed the first post office on the western Blue Ridge Mountain slopes. (You can still see the original mail slot.)

The building has also been a bank, cabinet shop, barber shop and a hospital for wounded Civil War soldiers over the years. You’ll find plenty of classic whiskey concoctions on the cocktail menu at this upscale restaurant.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Washington: The Brick Saloon

Established: 1889

Location: 100 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn, Washington

This tavern was originally established in 1889 in the mining boomtown of Roslyn, then rebuilt in 1898 using 45,000 bricks – hence its name, The Brick.

The back bar is 100 years old and made a looooong shipping journey from England and around the Cape Horn to Portland, Oregon, where it was purchased.

Oldest Whiskey Bar (That We Could Find) in West Virginia: Three Gables Club

Established: 1935

Location: 6271 Legends Highway, Oak Hill, West Virginia

The North End Tavern & Brewery is West Virginia’s oldest bar, but it only serves beer. But Three Gables Club, which says it’s West Virginia’s second-oldest bar, has a full liquor bar, so we’ll call it West Virginia’s oldest whiskey bar.

It’s a family-run business and disco with a light-up dance floor that looks like something out of 1970s Manhattan.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Wisconsin: The Uptowner Bar

Founded: 1884

Located: 1032 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Uptowner says it’s the oldest and continuously running tavern in Wisconsin. During Prohibition, it operated as Gordon Park Pharmacy, but sold “medicinal” whiskey under the counter.

 It now has a full liquor bar, beer, a pool table and an always-friendly crowd.

Oldest Whiskey Bar in Wyoming: Miner’s and Stockmen’s Steakhouse

Founded: 1862

Location: 608 Main St., Hartville, Wyoming

Miner’s and Stockmen’s Steakhouse is located in Hartville, which happens to be Wyoming’s oldest town, and the restaurant and bar is the oldest business in the state. Back in Hartville’s mining boomtown days, the bar was frequented by bank robbers and other outlaws hiding from justice.

Grab a whiskey at the bar, which dates back to 1862. It was hand-carved in Germany, shipped to New York, taken by train to Cheyenne, then delivered by horse and buggy.