Haunted Bars
From historic taverns and Prohibition-era pubs to neighborhood saloons with ghostly reputations, this collection explores haunted bars across America. Discover the history, legends, and reported paranormal activity tied to some of the country’s eeriest places to grab a drink.
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Bones in the Walls: Shaker’s Cigar Bar in Milwaukee
Walker’s Point is the kind of Milwaukee neighborhood where the brick outlasts the business that built it, and Shaker’s Cigar Bar is a working…
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Lydia Upstairs: Skagway’s Red Onion Saloon
Walk up Broadway in Skagway and the Red Onion Saloon announces itself before you reach the door: a false-fronted survivor from the late 1800s,…
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The Corner Table at Pete’s Tavern in Idaho
Pete’s Tavern in Idaho is the kind of place where the story and the building have grown into each other. It is a working…
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The Stairway to Heaven Caved In: Atlanta’s Masquerade Nightclub
Few venues in Atlanta have shaped a city’s music scene and its ghost talk at the same time, but the Masquerade Nightclub has managed…
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Whispers After Last Call at Dead Presidents Pub, Delaware
Delaware keeps a handful of drinking houses with ghost stories attached, and the Dead Presidents Pub is the one whose name does half the…
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Captain Flint and the Pirates’ House in Savannah
Most of Savannah’s ghost stories start with a death. The one attached to the Pirates’ House in Savannah starts with a novel. The building…
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Dragging Canoe’s Curse and the Leaks at Hales Bar Dam
Water went through Hales Bar Dam almost from the day it was finished, and it never really stopped. The concrete barrier that once spanned…
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Cigar Smoke on the Balcony: The Middleton Tavern Ghost
Ask around the Annapolis waterfront and you will hear about the Middleton Tavern ghost before you hear much about the food. The building is…
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Monster Burgers and Footsteps: Middlegate Station, Nevada
Middlegate Station sits out in the open country of central Nevada, a cluster of low buildings and a fuel pump where the desert does…
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Olevia’s Room: Ghosts of the Spread Eagle Tavern, Ohio
The Spread Eagle Tavern has been standing on Plymouth Street in Hanoverton, Ohio since 1837, which means it went up while the canal boats…
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The Millionaires’ Staircase: Inside Virginia City’s Washoe Club
Halfway down C Street in Virginia City, behind a saloon front that still does business every day, the Washoe Club keeps three floors of…
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Moss Beach Distillery: The Blue Lady and the Rigged Mirror
The Moss Beach Distillery sits on a bluff above the Pacific in San Mateo County, California, a white building with a wind-scoured deck and…
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Eliza Lucas, the Federal Road, and Lucas Tavern Ghosts
Discover Alabama’s charming, historic Lucas Tavern: an antiquated hidden gem, offering a time travel experience back to the 1820s. Explore her intriguing secrets and…
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Carl and the Lady Upstairs: La Carafe Ghosts in Houston
Discover the charm of La Carafe, a much-loved dive bar in Houston. Housed in a historic 1860 building, it offers a cozy ambiance, a…
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Punch Bowl Inn Ghost: the Pub Demolished Overnight
Most haunted buildings outlive their ghost stories. At Hurst Green in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, the opposite happened: the Punch Bowl Inn ghost, said…
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Bullet Holes in the Mural: Bardstown’s Old Talbott Tavern
The Old Talbott Tavern sits in the middle of Bardstown, Kentucky, a squat stone building that has been pouring drinks and renting beds since…
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Walrus Heads and a Fifth-Floor Window: Seattle’s Arctic Club
Look up from the corner of Third Avenue and Cherry Street in downtown Seattle and twenty-seven terra cotta walruses stare back. Seattle’s Arctic Club,…
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Bathtub Gin and Spirits: Haunted Arnold’s Bar and Grill
Talk of a haunted Arnold’s Bar and Grill sits alongside talk of bathtub gin and mob money, and all three legends belong to the…
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The Blue Lady of Story Inn: Indiana’s Village-Sized B&B
Guests at Story Inn do not just book a room in an old building. They book a room in a whole village, and if…
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Seattle’s First Mortuary: The Haunted Butterworth Building
Order a pint in the basement bar beneath 1921 First Avenue and you are drinking inside the oldest purpose-built funeral home in Seattle, Washington.…
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Bobby Mackey’s Music World: The Roadhouse Legend Torn Down
For most of five decades, Bobby Mackey’s Music World sat on Licking Pike in Wilder, Kentucky, selling two things at once: live country music…
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Nelsen’s Hall: The Bitters Tavern Ghost of Washington Island
Nelsen’s Hall sits on a small island in Lake Michigan that you can only reach by boat or by landing a light aircraft on…
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Pioneer Saloon in Nevada: Haunted History of Goodsprings’ Legendary Old West Bar
Address: 310 West Spring Street, Goodsprings, Nevada 89019Phone: (702) 674-6809Official website: Pioneer Saloon official siteHours: The official contact page lists restaurant hours as Monday…
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Casey Moore’s Oyster House in Arizona: Haunted History of the W. A. Moeur House
Discover the enticing allure of Casey Moores Oyster House in our latest blog post! Dive into its historic charm, savor mouth-watering cuisine, and lose…
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Miller House in Owensboro, Kentucky: History, Ghost Stories, and the Spirits Lounge
Discover the architectural marvel of Owensboro – The Miller House! Nestled in the heart of Kentucky, this century-old grandeur offers a unique blend of…
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Blue Anchor Pub Haunting: The True Ghost Story of Delray Beach’s British Bar
Address: 804 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, Florida 33483Phone: (561) 272-7272Website: theblueanchorpub.com History and Paranormal Legend The story of the Blue Anchor Pub begins long before its…
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The Haunted Legacy of the White Horse Tavern in New York City
Address: 567 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014Website: https://www.whitehorsetavern1880.comPhone: (212) 989-3956Location: Greenwich Village, New York The White Horse Tavern is one of those rare New York spots where history…
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Haunted History of the Lucky Nugget Gambling Hall in Deadwood
Address: 622 Main Street, Deadwood, SD 57732Phone: (605) 578-1100Status: Permanently Closed A Piece of Deadwood’s Infamous Past The Lucky Nugget Gambling Hall once stood on Main Street…
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Ghosts of the Gaines Tavern
Step into history at Gaines Tavern! This blog post winds through time, exploring the rich history, architectural marvels, and captivating stories of Gaines Tavern,…
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Friars Club
Exploring the Enigmatic Friars Club of New York: Comedy and Ghosts Under One Roof Located in the heart of New York City, the Friars…
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Kings Tavern
Explore the Haunting Charm of King’s Tavern in Natchez, Mississippi Steeped in history and mystery, King’s Tavern in Natchez, Mississippi, stands as the oldest…
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Blue Belle Saloon
Exploring the Haunting Legacy of Guthrie’s Blue Belle Saloon Steeped in tales of the old West and whispers of the supernatural, the Blue Belle…
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Excalibur Night Club
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Haunted Excalibur Night Club in Illinois Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Chicago, the Excalibur Night Club is…
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Kells Irish Pub
Discover the Enchanting Charm of Kells Irish Pub in Seattle Nestled in the heart of Seattle, within the bustling confines of Pike Place Market,…
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The Whitney
Exploring The Whitney: A Haunted Mansion in Michigan Nestled in the vibrant state of Michigan, The Whitney stands as a beacon of historical and…