The Tavern

10/16/2026

Savor the rich flavors of our sumptuously seared pork and delicate accompaniments in an elegant setting.

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

A moment of pure enjoyment awaits with this Espresso Martini—fresh coffee, Baileys, Kahlua, vanilla vodka, and espresso liqueur, all shaken cold. Take a sip and enjoy something special.

10/12/2026

Black & Bleu, the way it was intended.

10/11/2026

There’s something special about a bowl of soup layered with caramelized onions, rich sherry beef broth, and brûléed Swiss cheese. Treat yourself and enjoy every spoonful of our Tavern Onion Soup.

10/10/2026

A favorite of our traditional German dishes. The Tavern founder would tell you to "use the little handle" and "save one for breakfast tomorrow"! IYKYK 🥰

10/07/2026

We love to see everyone out painting, it's a perfect day, too!

🎨 Plein Air Abingdon begins today!

For the next four days, artists from across the country will set up their easels throughout and Southwest Virginia.

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Plein Air Abingdon is a great time to enjoy the beauty of fall in the mountains and experience art being created in real time.

Want to Watch the Artists Paint? Artists will be painting across the region (open location choice) on both Wednesday and Thursday. They’ll paint in Damascus, VA on Friday. And they’ll paint in the downtown historic district of Abingdon, VA for a 4-hour Quick Draw competition on Saturday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Art lovers can also get first pick on stunning paintings hot off the easel! Public Sale Galleries will be held on Thursday, October 8th, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Barns at Chip Ridge and Saturday, October 10th, 6:00-7:30 pm at the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace.

Learn more at PleinAirAbingdon.com
Plan your fall getaway at VisitAbingdonVirginia.com

10/01/2026

We are having difficulties with our phones this evening. Hopefully we will resolve the issue by the end of the night. Reservations can be made on our website

Step into a true Abingdon landmark. Housed in a historic building dating back to 1779, The Tavern has welcomed travelers, locals, and generations of guests for centuries. Today, we bring tha...

09/23/2026

We had the difficult task of tasting some future additions to our w**e list today. We approve!

09/20/2026

Our baked oysters are a perfect start to your Tavern meal.