Metzger's Tavern facts for kids
Metzger's Tavern, Interior
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| Location | Henderson, Kentucky, USA |
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| Coordinates | 37°49′49″N 87°35′04″W / 37.8304°N 87.5844°W |
| Opened | 1887 |
Metzger's Tavern is a very old and famous restaurant in the eastern part of Henderson, Kentucky. It's known for being the oldest place of its kind that has been open without stopping in the entire state of Kentucky! In 2010, a big website called Huffington Post even said Metzger's Tavern was one of the top 25 most popular and unique local spots in the United States. It's a special place where people have gathered for a long time.
History of Metzger's Tavern
Metzger's Tavern first opened its doors in 1887. It was located on Powell Street and was a popular spot for people from the nearby Audubon neighborhood. Many of these people worked in local mills. When it first started, the place had a different name, either The Swing Door Saloon or Hosbach's.
A man named John Albert Metzger bought the business in 1945. He changed its name to Metzger's Market. Later, in 1962, it became Metzger's Tavern. At that time, John's son, Don Metzger, ran the business with his partner, Joe Tigue. It has been a family-run place for many years.
Over the years, many well-known people from Kentucky have visited Metzger's Tavern. These visitors include Rick Pitino, who was a famous basketball coach at the University of Kentucky. The governor of Kentucky at the time, Paul Patton, also stopped by.
Metzger's Tavern Today
In 2006, Steve Watkins bought Metzger's Tavern. He has continued to keep this historic place running.
Metzger's Tavern is famous for its delicious food. Two of the most loved dishes are their special bean soup and chili. Both are often served with a side of oyster crackers. People also enjoy their tasty hamburgers and fried bologna with eggs. It's a great place to try some classic comfort food!
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Inside Metzger's Tavern
