Great service, atmosphere, and food. I had the duck—which was amazing. Also had a cocktail the server recommended to pair it with. Absolutely worth going to. Will go every time we are in Abingdon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C34 2Y
Wow' not sure what was going on today??!!! After a Fun day of antique shopping with a good friend Famished; we wen't for Cocktails! Unfortunately the Martha Washington was closed??' So we headed to the Tavern! I ordered a Bloody Mary' & expected well' what most restaurants served?' (Normal sized Glass; all the fixings)I asked the bartender ahead if they had frozen?' She advised no, only straight! (Usually you would only have frozen or straight = without ice) ???'''''So I'm Fine go ahead' order! & When the bartender served it?' It was in a small glass' w: aka' All Ice??' I took a sip to what the Ice being so much was a top of the IDK' Shot'??' of mixed drink??' Being perturbed??' & Being Nice??' I asked the bartender if they had regular glasses that they served in?' She advised no?' Then I said nicely, this is all ice' if you don't mind can you make me one with out ice' & you can even strain what is in this to add/ use with it?'LoL' ? She comes back with an even smaller cup' & the strained the juice part out; wich made about two sips' or IDK' laughing in my head' two shots??' of Bloody Mary' & the same cup w/ the same ice she sat' right beside; on the side of it??'I was so Flabbergasted' that (I didn't know what to do) so I took pictures??'''' You Can't Make This Up!!!'If your in a business and trying to cut corners!!!! Every restaurant knows hummmm' fill them with ice; on beverages; let them have two sips!!! & We (The Business) will charge the same??'Wait' this is a actual' supposed to be a Cocktail'/ Drink??' not a soda pop at a convenient store down the road??'& A place that can charge upscale from 30-50$ a head a meal!!! Ummmm??'It was quite Rude??' No Worries!! even my friend advised send it back; we'll go somewhere else....' I was polite advised No' I'll still pay??' Awkwardly I had been there before' & ya!! A Dif' Experience!!I drank; literally my two sips and when I got to the bottom' it was All' Pepper at the bottom of the glass??' IDK' Took a picture of that!?'too??' Yikes!!! I got a Pepper' Ice Drink' I didn't even know existed!!! ?The Most concerning thing was The Owner' whom I've met before was standing in the background & watched & let All of this Unfold & Happen??' More' Ponder??'Where I Come From' we are Guests' in your establishment, paying for' what we would expect at most establishments' a Fair' easily done' Cocktail/Drink across the board! If You Go to a swankier place' the Standards' of Quality should meet the price; as well as the hospitality & atmosphere! I have to say; I was dismayed!!!I think the pictures tell the rest of the story; As Is! The last picture' LoL' was at my home' were we wen't back to make a Real' Bloody Mary! LoL' (Quantity' & Quality) Included!This makes me Sad' as I had a Lot of hope for this business; hearing the owners stories when I first met them; & then Yikes flip being on the Guest/Receiving/Public end, of what the experience included!!!I would Hope on All Hearts They would treat every patron as a Guest' Serve & Deliver the Best!'But the fact that the owner did not' Correct' Mitigate' or Right the Situation!!!!' & that tells me' He is training his employees' 'to act & or be (cheap) like that?'My Stance??' ummmNever!!! No one' wishes for bad' service' a weird drink which >>> Knock off' bars can get right; by mixing 12 oz' of V8' Juice & a shot of vodka' easy??'Very Dismayed!!I hope this is a wake up call' for the Owner &a
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cortney W
Oh my stars, this was so cool. The atmosphere was incredible because you're literally in a building established in the 1700s AND it's been maintained in as much historical glory as you could imagine. The food was excellent! Our waitress was even better! Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Phyllis Price
Altho I've dined at The Tavern on previous visits to Abingdon and been pleased with everything, my last experience was completely unsatisfactory. Although it was a slow night, I had reservations, and the hostess seated me quickly, the waitress refused to even look at me, much less bring water or take my order. After waiting 20 minutes without any attention, I left. Being ignored by waitstaff is an issue I haven't faced in nearly 50 years. Perhaps the building is not the only historic feature of The Tavern.
Service: 1
Patty Shannon
1st visit to this special historic tavern for drinks & desserts while visiting Abingdon to celebrate a birthday. The staff was very friendly and helpful to assist us in our celebration. Melanie is a very experienced SUPERB bar tender! We look forward to visiting there again for dinner too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dante Van Wyhe
Best place to eat in Abingdon,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Encompass Services
From the phone call to book reservations, to when we walked out the door after dinner, we were highly satisfied. We were traveling to Abingdon a while back and wanted a great restaurant to dine at. A friend had dined here before, and recommended it to us. I called to make reservations prior, and little did I know; the owner Josh, answered the phone. He politely took our reservations, and then we were set. Our server Hunter was great and provided impeccable service. We wanted to try something really tasty, so had to go with the stuffed fillet mignon, and the scallops au gratin. Also the stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer is a must also. The food was absolutely superb! This restaurant has excellent reviews and they certainly lived up to their fine reputation. Jeremiah provided great service also. The other patrons we nice to talk with, and overall we had excellent dining experience. Thank you to all. 5 ?
A fun, quaint, and historic restaurant and bar. Enjoyed it
Gifol Lea
We tried the starters plate after plate was excellent, Smoked salmon, Oysters Rockerfeller, French onion soup and baked brie with apple pie for dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brie Appetizer, Oyster Rockefeller, French Onion Soup, Soup
No better food anywhere! Historic 1779 setting is very special as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jagerschnitzel
Jules Farthing
Had a fantastic meal for my birthday! We drove from Banner Elk, NC for a day in Abingdon. The Tavern never disappoints! My pasta dish special with scallops was perfect. I asked for light sauce and the fresh tomatoes and mushrooms really stood out! The service was excellent! Hunter, our server was super nice and helpful. And of course the atmosphere never disappoints. I loved being near the gas logs. One of the very best restaurants around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oyster Rockefeller
Dare to be Envied
This place is so expensive so we only go once a year for my birthday. I looked forward to it but due to recent dental work we decided to go in and order the same dinner as I got last year. The problem was there was no sauce on my medallions but that's not the worst thing. They also left my mushroom green beans out. This experience wasn't great but would have been ok if they actually tried to fix it but they did not. They only offered to give me a discount next year. After thinking about it I won't be going back next year. Next time I will go to Texas Roadhouse. Half the price and minus the sauce I never got any way just as good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Lyndy Bleu
I absolutely love The Tavern and frequent there every time I visit Abingdon. It snowed on my last trip which made The Tavern even more quaint and cozy. The German fare is a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jagerschnitzel, Rack of Lamb, Stuffed Mushrooms
Meggan Speck
Such a very special place to us! We love the atmosphere, the wait staff are always wonderful, they have a great beer selection and the best part is the food! I've never had a bad dish here! Everytime we are un town we have to eat here!
Great service, atmosphere, and food. I had the duck—which was amazing. Also had a cocktail the server recommended to pair it with. Absolutely worth going to. Will go every time we are in Abingdon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow' not sure what was going on today??!!! After a Fun day of antique shopping with a good friend Famished; we wen't for Cocktails! Unfortunately the Martha Washington was closed??' So we headed to the Tavern! I ordered a Bloody Mary' & expected well' what most restaurants served?' (Normal sized Glass; all the fixings)I asked the bartender ahead if they had frozen?' She advised no, only straight! (Usually you would only have frozen or straight = without ice) ???'''''So I'm Fine go ahead' order! & When the bartender served it?' It was in a small glass' w: aka' All Ice??' I took a sip to what the Ice being so much was a top of the IDK' Shot'??' of mixed drink??' Being perturbed??' & Being Nice??' I asked the bartender if they had regular glasses that they served in?' She advised no?' Then I said nicely, this is all ice' if you don't mind can you make me one with out ice' & you can even strain what is in this to add/ use with it?'LoL' ? She comes back with an even smaller cup' & the strained the juice part out; wich made about two sips' or IDK' laughing in my head' two shots??' of Bloody Mary' & the same cup w/ the same ice she sat' right beside; on the side of it??'I was so Flabbergasted' that (I didn't know what to do) so I took pictures??'''' You Can't Make This Up!!!'If your in a business and trying to cut corners!!!! Every restaurant knows hummmm' fill them with ice; on beverages; let them have two sips!!! & We (The Business) will charge the same??'Wait' this is a actual' supposed to be a Cocktail'/ Drink??' not a soda pop at a convenient store down the road??'& A place that can charge upscale from 30-50$ a head a meal!!! Ummmm??'It was quite Rude??' No Worries!! even my friend advised send it back; we'll go somewhere else....' I was polite advised No' I'll still pay??' Awkwardly I had been there before' & ya!! A Dif' Experience!!I drank; literally my two sips and when I got to the bottom' it was All' Pepper at the bottom of the glass??' IDK' Took a picture of that!?'too??' Yikes!!! I got a Pepper' Ice Drink' I didn't even know existed!!! ?The Most concerning thing was The Owner' whom I've met before was standing in the background & watched & let All of this Unfold & Happen??' More' Ponder??'Where I Come From' we are Guests' in your establishment, paying for' what we would expect at most establishments' a Fair' easily done' Cocktail/Drink across the board! If You Go to a swankier place' the Standards' of Quality should meet the price; as well as the hospitality & atmosphere! I have to say; I was dismayed!!!I think the pictures tell the rest of the story; As Is! The last picture' LoL' was at my home' were we wen't back to make a Real' Bloody Mary! LoL' (Quantity' & Quality) Included!This makes me Sad' as I had a Lot of hope for this business; hearing the owners stories when I first met them; & then Yikes flip being on the Guest/Receiving/Public end, of what the experience included!!!I would Hope on All Hearts They would treat every patron as a Guest' Serve & Deliver the Best!'But the fact that the owner did not' Correct' Mitigate' or Right the Situation!!!!' & that tells me' He is training his employees' 'to act & or be (cheap) like that?'My Stance??' ummmNever!!! No one' wishes for bad' service' a weird drink which >>> Knock off' bars can get right; by mixing 12 oz' of V8' Juice & a shot of vodka' easy??'Very Dismayed!!I hope this is a wake up call' for the Owner &a
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Oh my stars, this was so cool. The atmosphere was incredible because you're literally in a building established in the 1700s AND it's been maintained in as much historical glory as you could imagine. The food was excellent! Our waitress was even better! Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Altho I've dined at The Tavern on previous visits to Abingdon and been pleased with everything, my last experience was completely unsatisfactory. Although it was a slow night, I had reservations, and the hostess seated me quickly, the waitress refused to even look at me, much less bring water or take my order. After waiting 20 minutes without any attention, I left. Being ignored by waitstaff is an issue I haven't faced in nearly 50 years. Perhaps the building is not the only historic feature of The Tavern.
Service: 1
1st visit to this special historic tavern for drinks & desserts while visiting Abingdon to celebrate a birthday. The staff was very friendly and helpful to assist us in our celebration. Melanie is a very experienced SUPERB bar tender! We look forward to visiting there again for dinner too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best place to eat in Abingdon,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From the phone call to book reservations, to when we walked out the door after dinner, we were highly satisfied. We were traveling to Abingdon a while back and wanted a great restaurant to dine at. A friend had dined here before, and recommended it to us. I called to make reservations prior, and little did I know; the owner Josh, answered the phone. He politely took our reservations, and then we were set. Our server Hunter was great and provided impeccable service. We wanted to try something really tasty, so had to go with the stuffed fillet mignon, and the scallops au gratin. Also the stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer is a must also. The food was absolutely superb! This restaurant has excellent reviews and they certainly lived up to their fine reputation. Jeremiah provided great service also. The other patrons we nice to talk with, and overall we had excellent dining experience. Thank you to all. 5 ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms, Stuffed Filet Mignon
A fun, quaint, and historic restaurant and bar. Enjoyed it
We tried the starters plate after plate was excellent, Smoked salmon, Oysters Rockerfeller, French onion soup and baked brie with apple pie for dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brie Appetizer, Oyster Rockefeller, French Onion Soup, Soup
My husband and I have never been disappointed!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
No better food anywhere! Historic 1779 setting is very special as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jagerschnitzel
Had a fantastic meal for my birthday! We drove from Banner Elk, NC for a day in Abingdon. The Tavern never disappoints! My pasta dish special with scallops was perfect. I asked for light sauce and the fresh tomatoes and mushrooms really stood out! The service was excellent! Hunter, our server was super nice and helpful. And of course the atmosphere never disappoints. I loved being near the gas logs. One of the very best restaurants around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oyster Rockefeller
This place is so expensive so we only go once a year for my birthday. I looked forward to it but due to recent dental work we decided to go in and order the same dinner as I got last year. The problem was there was no sauce on my medallions but that's not the worst thing. They also left my mushroom green beans out. This experience wasn't great but would have been ok if they actually tried to fix it but they did not. They only offered to give me a discount next year. After thinking about it I won't be going back next year. Next time I will go to Texas Roadhouse. Half the price and minus the sauce I never got any way just as good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
I absolutely love The Tavern and frequent there every time I visit Abingdon. It snowed on my last trip which made The Tavern even more quaint and cozy. The German fare is a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jagerschnitzel, Rack of Lamb, Stuffed Mushrooms
Such a very special place to us! We love the atmosphere, the wait staff are always wonderful, they have a great beer selection and the best part is the food! I've never had a bad dish here! Everytime we are un town we have to eat here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Filet Medallions, Salad, Stuffed Mushrooms, French Onion Soup