Stop by The White Horse Tavern and listen to the many great stories Bartender John Begin has to share.
It’s hard to imagine what the The White Horse Tavern has seen, experienced or been host to since 1673 when it opened here in Newport, RI.
The new world was an unruly collection of English colonies, and colonial Newport was particularly harsh with long frigid winters, no heat, electricity or other modern conveniences.
The White Horse was a regular haunt for Colonists, British soldiers, Hessian mercenaries, pirates, sailors, founding fathers, some say ghosts and many others.
The building and some of the atmosphere of The White Horse Tavern still has that Pre-American Revolution “feel”. It pairs nicely with the outstanding new world service and delicious culinary options.
Most are aware at just how special The White Horse Tavern is and how lucky we all are to have living history in our own backyard, but when’s the last time you visited?
Here’s a new video that was recently completed for The White Horse Tavern. After watching this video, you’ll find yourself making plans to head to America’s Oldest Tavern asap!
The White Horse Tavern is located at 26 Marlborough Street in Newport, RI.
Ryan Belmore
Ryan Belmore is the Owner and Publisher of What'sUpNewp. He has been involved with What’sUpNewp since shortly after its launch in 2012, proudly leading it to be named Best Local News Blog in Rhode Island by Rhode Island Monthly readers in 2018, 2019, and 2020 and an honorable mention in the Common Good Awards in 2021.
He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Potter League For Animals. He previously served on the boards of Fort Adams Trust, Lucy's Hearth, and the Arts & Cultural Alliance for Newport County.
In 2020, he was named Member of the Year by LION and won the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County's Dominque Award.
He is a member of Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the North American Snowsports Journalists Association.
Born and raised in Rhode Island, he spent 39 years living in Rhode Island before recently moving to Alexandria, Virginia, with his wife and two rescue dogs. He still considers Rhode Island home, and visits at least once a month.
