Chowning’s Tavern

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Accessible
Family Friendly

Cheers to Tradition

Gather ‘round at Chowning’s Tavern for hearty, Colonial-inspired pub fare, all served up in an authentic alehouse atmosphere. Try favorites of our founding fathers, including savory Shepherd’s Pye and satisfying trenchers served in bread bowls. Want to take a piece of Colonial Williamsburg home with you? Order a local craft beer and keep the traditional salted mug.

Chowning’s Tavern

Garden is Open Friday – Sunday “weather permitting”
Live Music: Tavern Musicians as available Friday – Sunday Noon – 7PM
Indoor Dining is closed at this time

Our Hours

Garden Dining "Weather Permitting"

11:00am - 7:00pm

Chowning's Tavern "indoor-dining" - Closed

Getting Here

109 East Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg VA

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Phone

(855) 270 5114

Chowning's Tavern

Plates to Share

(GF) Denotes item which can be prepared Gluten Free upon request.

Creole Fried Fingerling Potatoes
5
Crab Boiled Potatoes, Smashed and Fried, Lemon Garlic Aioli, Green Onion
Revolutionary Street Corn
4
BBQ Spiced Butter, Pimento Aioli, Corn Bread Crust, Herb Parmesan
Josiah's Smothered & Covered Fries
12
Tallow Fries, Rarebit, Cheddar Cheese Curds, Braised Beef Brisket, Demi, Pimento Aioli, Pickled Onion

Starters

Snipped Greens Salet
8
Spring Greens, Cucumber, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg, Garlic Croutons, Choice Dressing
Caesar Salet
7
Heart of Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Crouton, Caesar Dressing
Add Herb Grilled Chicken Breast $5
Brunswick Stew
Cup 6

Bowl 11
Made with Young Fowl, Smoked Brisket, Pork and Fresh Garden Vegetables. Topped with Pickled Okra
Welsh Rarebit
9
An 18th Century Savory of Cheddar Cheese and Mustard-Spiced Beer Sauce over Toasted Sippets, Garnished with Ham Dust

Entrees

All sandwiches include choice of: House Chips, Fruit Cup or Tavern Slaw

Mr. Chowning’s Burger
14
7 oz Steak Burger, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Applewood Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Potato Bun
All Beef Hot Dog
8
Chili, Rarebit, Onion
Beef Trencher
14
Warm Beef Brisket, Caramelized Onions, Savory Cheddar Cheese and Mustard-Spiced Beer Sauce, Served on Hearth-Baked Bread
Virginia Pork Barbeque Sandwich
13
Slow-Cooked Pork on a Potato Roll, Served with Tavern Slaw
Smoke N' Spice BBQ Chicken BLT
13
Applewood Bacon, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Sweet N' Spicy BBQ Sauce
Veggie Burger
14
Meatless Patty, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Olive Oil Crushed Avocado, Pickled Black Bean Tomato Relish, Potato Bun

Chowning's Tavern Low Country Shrimp Boil

Low Country Shrimp Boil
16
1/4lb Local Shrimp, Fingerling Potatoes, Sweet Summer Corn, Surry Sausage, Spiced Drawn Butter, Charred Sourdough Bread
* These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or under cooked. Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, beef, pork, lamb, seafood, shellfish, or eggs increases your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Chowning's Tavern - Beverages

Beers and Ales

Order a pint of your favorite brew and keep the salt-glazed mug 26
Sample a flight of three ales of your choice 10
6 oz. taste 4.95
Pint 7
Pitcher 26

Old Stitch Brown Ale

Williamsburg, VA
Wetherburn’s Bristol Ale

Williamsburg, VA
Pocahoputs IPA

Ashland, VA
Dear Old Mum Spiced Ale

Williamsburg, VA
Liebotshaner Cream Ale

Wilkes-Barre, PA
Weekend Lager

Williamsburg, VA
Bold Rock Virginia Cider

Shenandoah, VA
Mr. Chowning’s Seasonal Selection

Josiah’s beer and ale inventory varies widely. Ask your server about the offerings of the day

From the Bottle

Raleigh Tavern Pale Ale
5
O’Doul’s Amber
5
Nonalcoholic

Non-Fortified Beverages

Chowning’s Tavern Root Beer
3
King’s Arms Ginger Ale
3
Sparkling Apple Cider
3
Apple Cider
3

Fortified Beverages

Punch Bowls are made for sharing. Serves 2-4 people.

Josiah Chowning’s Punch Bowl
28
Rum, apricot brandy, orange, and pineapple
Wine Punch Bowl (Sangaree)
28
Madeira, red wine, and citrus
Rummer
9
Dark rum splashed with apricot and peach brandy
Strawberry Gin Smash
9
Gin, lime, and strawberries
Stone Fence
9
Draft hard cider with brandy
Pimm’s Cup
9
Pimm’s, lemonade, and ginger ale
Chowning’s Spritzer
9
Vodka, cranberry, lime, and soda water
Whiskey Cup
9
Rye whiskey with rum, cranberry, orange, pineapple, and ginger ale
Josiah’s Seasonal Cocktail
9

Family Punch Bowls

Punch Bowls are made for sharing. Serves 2-4 people.

Pineapple Ginger
12
Pineapple juice, ginger ale, and candied ginger
fruit, served over ice
Lemon and Berry
12
Lemon and berries juices with simple syrup, and soda water make this fizzy delight

Wine Selections

Sparkling and Rosé