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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.

  • Punch Bowl Inn Ghost: the Pub Demolished Overnight

    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…

  • Bullet Holes in the Mural: Bardstown’s Old Talbott Tavern

    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…

  • Walrus Heads and a Fifth-Floor Window: Seattle’s Arctic Club

    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,…

  • Bathtub Gin and Spirits: Haunted Arnold’s Bar and Grill

    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…

  • The Blue Lady of Story Inn: Indiana’s Village-Sized B&B

    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…

  • Seattle’s First Mortuary: The Haunted Butterworth Building

    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.…

  • Bobby Mackey’s Music World: The Roadhouse Legend Torn Down

    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…

  • Nelsen’s Hall: The Bitters Tavern Ghost of Washington Island

    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…

  • Pioneer Saloon in Nevada: Haunted History of Goodsprings’ Legendary Old West Bar

    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…

  • Casey Moore’s Oyster House in Arizona: Haunted History of the W. A. Moeur House

    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…

  • Miller House in Owensboro, Kentucky: History, Ghost Stories, and the Spirits Lounge

    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…

  • Blue Anchor Pub Haunting: The True Ghost Story of Delray Beach’s British Bar

    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…

  • The Haunted Legacy of the White Horse Tavern in New York City

    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…

  • Haunted History of the Lucky Nugget Gambling Hall in Deadwood

    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…

  • Shaker’s Cigar Bar: Milwaukee’s Haunted Prohibition-Era Speakeasy

    Shaker’s Cigar Bar: Milwaukee’s Haunted Prohibition-Era Speakeasy

    Address: 422 S. 2nd Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204Phone: (414) 272-4222Website: shakerscigarbar.com History of Shaker’s Cigar Bar Located in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood, Shaker’s Cigar Bar is more than a…

  • The Washoe Club in Virginia City, Nevada

    The Washoe Club in Virginia City, Nevada

    Address: 112 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440Website: thewashoeclubmuseum.comPhone: (775) 847-4467Hours: Open daily, typically 11 a.m.–midnight (museum tours during daytime, bar open into evening). History of the…

  • Moss Beach Distillery: Legend of the Blue Lady

    Moss Beach Distillery: Legend of the Blue Lady

    Address: 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, CA 94038Phone: (650) 728-5595Hours: Open daily, 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM (last seating and takeout at 7:00 PM). Visit mossbeachdistillery.com for updates. From…

  • Ghosts of the Lucas Tavern in Alabama

    Ghosts of the Lucas Tavern in Alabama

    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…

  • Ghosts of the Gaines Tavern

    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,…

  • Ghosts of the La Carafe Dive Bar

    Ghosts of the La Carafe Dive Bar

    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…

  • Middle Gate Station

    Middle Gate Station

    Exploring Middlegate Station: A Portal to the Old West If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to step back in time to the days…

  • Friars Club

    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…

  • Kings Tavern

    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…

  • Blue Belle Saloon

    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…

  • Excalibur Night Club

    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…

  • Dead Presidents Pub

    Dead Presidents Pub

    The Mysterious Allure of the Dead Presidents Pub in Delaware Embark on a journey through time and the paranormal at Delaware’s Dead Presidents Pub.…

  • Kells Irish Pub

    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,…

  • Hales Bar Marina & Dam

    Hales Bar Marina & Dam

    The Enigmatic and Haunted Hales Bar Dam: A Legacy of Tragedy and Mystery Perched on the tumultuous waters of the Tennessee River, the Hales…

  • The Whitney

    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…

  • Spread Eagle Tavern and Inn

    Spread Eagle Tavern and Inn

    Discover the Historic Charm of Spread Eagle Tavern & Inn Nestled in the quaint town of Hanover, Ohio, the Spread Eagle Tavern & Inn…

  • Pete’s Tavern

    Pete’s Tavern

    Pete’s Tavern: A Ghostly Gem in Idaho Discover the eerie allure of Pete’s Tavern, Idaho’s own historic and haunted hotspot. Steeped in legends and…

  • The Pirates House

    The Pirates House

    The Enigmatic Pirate’s House of Savannah, Georgia Steeped in the mystique of seafaring legends and ghostly whispers, The Pirate’s House, nestled in the historic…

  • The Masquerade Nightclub

    The Masquerade Nightclub

    The Enigmatic Masquerade Nightclub of Georgia Located in the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta, the Masquerade Nightclub is no ordinary venue. Famed for its…

  • Red Onion Saloon

    Red Onion Saloon

    The Enigmatic Red Onion Saloon: A Portal to Skagway’s Gold Rush Ghosts Located in the scenic town of Skagway, Alaska, the Red Onion Saloon…