Shields Tavern

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Drawing influences from every corner of the former British Empire, the cuisine at James Shield’s Tavern offers an authentic taste of the cosmopolitan nature of the Colonies in the 18th century. Enjoy sugar, molasses, and rum from the West Indies. Sip wines from Portugal, coffee from Africa, and tea from Asia. Savor unique spice blends from around the world, and sample colonial favorites such as black eye pea soup, butter chicken, and West African stew.

Day of the Week	Opening Hours
Monday	11:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	11:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	11:00 - 21:00
Thursday	11:00 - 21:00
Friday	11:00 - 21:00
Saturday	11:00 - 21:00
Sunday	11:00 - 21:00

Cuisines

🍔 American

Dining Options

💺 Seating
🍽️ Table service
📅 Reservations
🍷 Serves Alcohol
💳 Accepts Credit Cards
🪑 Highchairs Available
🍸 Full Bar
🍽️ Private Dining
🎶 Live Music
🍱 Lunch
🍽️ Dinner

Accepts Credit Cards

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Barbara Krueger

2017-03-05 on google

Spectacular! Seated in the parlor room main level. Had a fantastic meal of squash soup, shrimp, ham biscuit, and a terrific glaze on chicken. Actually took home my bourbon pecan pie as I was so stuffed but knew I wanted it too! Excellent attentive friendly service offered up with the history of this tavern. Saw the original gigantic fireplace in the lower level as I passed by on the way to the nice ladies restroom. The mandolin player who came in to our room to entertain was good and had an excellent singing voice as well as telling us some history of how the original tavern rented violins etc to tavern goers and then they played and possibly got free drinks from others. A great experience here tonight. Be sure you make reservations. I did mine on open table.

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Lunch no. Dinner yes recommended.

The building that later became Shields Tavern opened in 1705 and operated under various proprietors and names including Morot's Ordinary. It was owned by JamesShields from 1745 - 1750 (year of his death). Today, it is a restaurant in Colonial Williamsburg and is located on Duke of Gloucester Street. Shields Tavern | Colonial Times Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia

No pass is needed to enjoy the colonial dining options in Colonial Williamsburg

Yes there is dining on Thanksgiving call 1800-history to make reservations

October 1

Call 1800-history for availability.

No. This is a sit down restaurant.