FINANCIAL DISTRICT, MANHATTAN
Fraunces Tavern
Where Washington said farewell to his officers in 1783 — a museum upstairs and a tavern still pouring below.
Samuel Fraunces bought this brick house at Pearl and Broad in 1762 and made it a tavern, and on December 4, 1783, George Washington said goodbye to his officers in the Long Room upstairs. The building you see is largely a 1907 restoration by the Sons of the Revolution, who still own it and run a museum on the upper floors.
Downstairs, the bar and dining rooms still serve, with a menu of tavern classics. Have lunch or a pint here, then climb the stairs to the museum and stand in the room where the war ended for its general.
Editor’s tip
Visit the museum's Long Room first, then come down for a drink at the bar.
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT, MANHATTAN
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 13, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.