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Menus (pdfs)

• Garden Light Fare
• Gambols Menu
• Children's Menu
• Recipes
• Lunch Menu

Address

109 East Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
757-229-2141
1-800-HISTORY

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Chowning's Tavern

Traditional style PIT BBQ

Chowning’s Tavern offers a new midday fare menu and waiter service for inside tavern dining from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Enjoy traditional favorites such as Brunswick stew and Carolina-style barbecue along with hot and cold sandwiches, salads, sides, a children’s menu, and desserts. Chowning’s continues to provide walk-up service in the outdoor Garden Bar. Order at the counter and enjoy sandwiches and savory sides in a casual setting under the grape arbor, with sandwiches starting at $7.

In the evening, Chowning’s becomes a true 18th-century rum and ale house adapted for family enjoyment, serving light fare, local ales and wines, rums, and Colonial Williamsburg’s own draft root beer. Gambol’s – a lively nighttime program that has been presented for 25 years at Chowning’s – has been expanded to operate throughout the evening. Balladeers rouse guests in period sing-alongs, and costumed servers play popular games of the day. Family entertainment is the rule between 5 and 8 p.m. From 8 p.m. until closing, Chowning’s caters to a more mature audience.

As has been our custom, we will use this period at the beginning of the year when fewer guests traditionally visit to undertake maintenance and upgrade projects in our facilities. Please call 1-800-HISTORY for more information on operating schedules during your intended time of visit.

Casual attire. On Duke of Gloucester Street next to Market Square and the Courthouse. Reservations are not required — seating is on a space available basis.