Address

422 East Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185

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(757) 229-2141
1-800-447-8679

Shields Tavern

In the early 1740s, James Shields assumed proprietorship of the tavern that his father-in-law had operated several decades earlier. Tavern guests today dine on southern comfort foods inspired by “colonial receipts.”

Taverns operate seasonally

Taverns then and now
In the 18th century, Williamsburg’s taverns provided comfortable lodgings for travelers as well as serving as places to gather for meals, conversation, and entertainment. Proprietors prided themselves on serving filling meals using the freshest ingredients. Today, Colonial Williamsburg’s historic dining taverns carry on these traditions by providing a relaxed and comfortable setting for diners to experience some of the flavor of the 18th century—through atmosphere, entertainments, and food.

Shields Tavern is a member of Virginia Green Restaurants.
Virginia Green, a state-sponsored program, recognizes members of the tourism industry who have taken steps to reduce their environmental impact.
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