Hanover Tavern Restaurant

During your visit to Hanover Tavern, a truly unique Central Virginia dining experience, expect culinary excellence from our scratch-made kitchen delivered with gracious hospitality in a warm, historic setting.

Mon-Tues Wed-Thurs Fri-Sat Sunday
CLOSED 11am – 8pm 11am – 8pm 11am – 7pm

Reservations Recommended

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Been here for lunch twice.  The first time, I had the fried green tomato BLT, which was delicious.  My boyfriend had the fried chicken sandwich, which was even more delicious. I also had a tasty citrus salad, which was essentially oranges and grapefruit-- very light and refreshing. The second time, I tried the braised beef hoagie with homemade bbq chips.  The hoagie had pickled red onions and cured lemon, which was amazing.  The meat itself was fine-- dry in some places, but the cured lemon and onions made it stand out. The service was also very prompt and attentive. This is a really cute lunch place, and I'm sure brunch is awesome too.  Interesting menu-- not your average country lunch place.  I like it a lot, and we'll be back!
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Emily B.

I can't express strongly enough what an amazing time we had a Hanover Tavern.  One very special person made all the difference, keep reading! But first the food.... You can't go wrong with the food.... let's just get that out of they way.  Local craft beers on tap, amazing kids meals, amazing brisket and BBQ plates, even dessert was slap yo' momma GUUUUUD! But aside from the food, I have to share what an amazing experience we had.  So here's a little back story..... I'm a descendent of the Henry family. The infamous Patrick Henry is my 1st cousin several times removed. My family and I headed to Virginia for a vacation that was all about History..... my family's to be specific. We had many amazing experiences but I gotta say, Hanover Tavern was SPECIAL. WHY?!?  One very special person who took extremely good care of us while we were there. MS. LINDA SHIFFLETT.  We wouldn't have had the amazing experience we had if it weren't for her and the incredible welcome she gave us. See, we didn't arrive in time for the tours that day and I was completely bummed to miss out on all the historical significance this Tavern holds. Never fear!  Ms Linda was here and she went above and beyond what anyone would have normally done and we got the best tour possibly ever given of the ENTIRE Tavern. That's right, we got to see more than the usual tour, including the secret stairs!  That made my 10 year old VERY excited. We owe you Ms. Linda...... you have family in Nashville now.
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Erin N.

On a stormy Sunday evening we pulled into the Hanover Tavern parking lot looking for a nice dinner before continuing North to our home outside of Annapolis, Maryland. Having traveled this route many times we knew the Hanover Tavern was the last place for dinner for many more miles in the distance. When we entered the Tavern we were informed very cordially by Linda that the restaurant had already closed. We thanked Linda and asked if she knew of another restaurant in the area. There wasn't. Linda, however, asked us to wait a moment. When she returned Linda was accompanied by Mary Catherine ("MC") the Hanover Tavern Chef. Both asked for us to stay for dinner and that it would be no problem to keep the kitchen open. We thanked both for their kind offer but replied we did not want to impose. Linda and MC were adamant that we stay for dinner. We are so happy we did! The dinner MC prepared was absolutely fabulous. For my wife MC  cooked a delicious and buttery salmon accompanied by a grilled squash medley, spoon bread, and herb sauce. Linda served a nice dry, but also buttery, Chardonnay. I ordered the amazing Pork Burgoo. The largest pork chop I have ever seen. The server (Jake) agreed. He called it "Big Boy." Big Boy is a locally grown in-bone Duroc pork chop. It was served over Kentucky Burgoo (a medley of corn, carrots, celery, and Lima beans), saffron rice, and topped with a red pepper relish. Delicious! Although the size of Big Boy almost put me into a food coma, my wife had room for the peach bread pudding. A wise choice. My wife loves bread pudding but the bread pudding served was the best she ever tasted. It was about three to four inches tall, filled with tasty local peaches, and whip cream on the side. After seeing this desert I had to snap out of my near coma and take a bite...or two...or three. Wonderful. Throughout the dinner Linda was frequently checking on us to ensure everything was in order and if we needed anything else. She kept my iced tea glass full. I was the driver. As wonderful as the meal was what impressed us the most was Linda's, MC's, and Jake's kindness and hospitality. We were treated like family. We frequently make the Richmond to Annapolis trip. A stop at the Hanover Tavern will be a permanent part of our agenda. We unequivocally recommend the historic Hanover Tavern.
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Robert C.

If you have not experienced a meal here, you are missing out on a wonderful long time establishment that has truly stepped up to the plate, no pun intended.  Outstanding menu and service, great atmosphere,  laid back, casual.
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Roger V.

Enjoying the wine dinner. Food and wine choices are so good. Definitely worth coming here.
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AC W.

We always go on their Wednesday burger night and trust me they good. I love how there is so much history in the building. The service is nothing special but still very good.
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Max W.