The Bell In Hand Tavern

The Bell In Hand Tavern in Boston, MA is America's oldest continuously operated tavern. Established in 1795 by former Town Crier, Jimmy Wilson, it has become a renowned tourist destination. It has also been featured on various tv shows, including Drinking Made Easy.

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Drinking Made Easy

Episode: Boston on 12/14/2010

Established in 1795, the Bell in Hand claims to be America's oldest continually operating tavern. Built by Jimmy Wilson, Boston's last Town Crier, who didn’t believe in “the hard stuff,� it served only Smith’s Philadelphia Cream Ale until 1919

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(617) 855-0061
Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Rating: 4.30

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