Come Ring in the Holidays at the 2025 Jingle Beers Hoppy Hour!
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Hanover Tavern
Jingle Beers is here!
Join us on December 4th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm as we celebrate the season with a tasting of 2025’s best Holiday brews!

We will meet in the Tavern’s historic Arch Room, site of many a rousing beer-filled evening over the centuries, and engage in an atmosphere of seasonal merriment and a tasting of the newest Holiday beer offerings from a variety of brewers.
$5 – Beer Club Members
$10 – Non-Members
Price includes beers and nibbles! You may pay upon arrival.

Your Presence is Requested: Christmas at the Abbey, The 2025 Holiday Tavern Tea!
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Hanover Tavern
Tickets for this event are now sold out however there are usually a few cancellations. Should you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please email badams@hanovertavern.org and include the number of tickets you would like. Waitlist guests will be contacted in the order they were received.
Step into the World of Edwardian Elegance at Christmas at the Abbey: The 2025 Holiday Tavern Tea
Indulge in an Afternoon of Luxury and Festivity
Join us for a magical journey back in time to the era of Downton Abbey at our exclusive Holiday Tavern Tea event. Immerse yourself in the aristocratic charm of the Granthams as you savor a decadent three-course menu featuring savory sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and delightful sweets, all paired with a selection of traditional English teas and a special themed tea flavor. Menu coming soon! Be sure to enjoy the custom cocktail, The Grantham Gimlet, included with your ticket.

Don your finest Edwardian attire and mingle with Father Christmas himself! Capture unforgettable memories with our photo opportunities, enjoy period music to transport you to a bygone era, and showcase your elegant style for a chance to win the prize for the best dressed guest. Each attendee will take home a charming favor to cherish the memories of this enchanting and festive occasion. As always, there will be a themed raffle basket for a lucky winner!

Don’t miss out on this exclusive experience that promises to enchant and delight. Get your tickets now for an afternoon that promises to be filled with elegance, tradition, and holiday cheer.
Our holiday teas have become a family & friends tradition, so do not wait to get your tickets! Christmas at the Abbey Tickets
All proceeds go to benefit the Hanover Tavern Foundation, the non-profit responsible for the preservation, maintenance, and operation of Hanover Tavern.

"Deathtrap" presented by Virginia Repertory Theatre
2025-12-12 - 2026-01-18 | Hanover Tavern
A comic thriller that’s funny… until it’s fatal.
Sidney Bruhl, a once-celebrated playwright, finds himself struggling with crippling creative drought. When Clifford Anderson, one of his former students, arrives with a potential masterpiece – a whodunnit that could reignite Sidney’s fading fame – the stage is set for a deadly game of ambition, manipulation, and murder.
Get tickets: Get Tickets
Be sure to make your reservation for dinner at Hanover Tavern Restaurant & Pub before or after the show: call 804-537-5050 or click the link. Dining Reservations

Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-20
Ho, ho ho! It’s Breakfast with Santa!
Join us for a magical morning at Breakfast with Santa! Families are invited to enjoy a delicious holiday breakfast while little ones share their Christmas wishes with Santa himself. There will be plenty of photo opportunities to capture the joy of the season. This Tavern tradition is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations. Don’t forget your wish list—and your appetite!
Reservations required. Call 804-537-5050.

New Year's Eve at Hanover Tavern!
2025-12-31 16:00 - 20:00 | Hanover Tavern
Join us on New Year’s Eve at Hanover Tavern for a 3-Course Celebration!
On the eve of the new year, we’ll be serving a delicious selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts and including a pre-midnight Champagne toast to round out the festivities! See the menu: NYE Menu
$65 per person (one selection from each course)
$115 per couple (a shared appetizer & dessert, two entrees)
Reservations required. Space is limited so reserve your seat! Call 804-537-5050.

Go Up Stairs & Down Stairs on a Behind the Scenes Tour!
2026-01-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Hanover Tavern
Do you ever wonder about the unseen areas within the Tavern? Curious about the spaces that are “Not Open to the Public” or for “Staff Only”? Are there secrets? Are there mysteries? Are there features that cannot be seen on a normal tour? Of course, there are!
Explore the inadmissible, hidden spaces with David Deal, the Executive Director of Hanover Tavern Foundation. From basement to attic, the old Tavern has a lot to reveal, if you know where to look.
Tour will include 2-3 flights of stairs and a short period outdoors, so dress accordingly. Long pants and closed-toe shoes preferred. No skirts or heels. Please bring a flashlight as we will explore basement and attic areas.
Limited space. Get your tickets now! Up Stairs Down Stairs Tour Tickets

2026 Paracon at Hanover Tavern!
2026-01-30 - 2026-01-31 | Hanover Tavern
Start 2026 off right and join us for the Hanover Tavern ParaCon on January 30th and 31st!
This is our first year as a Two-Day ParaCon!
Whether you’ve joined us at the Hanover Tavern before, or this will be your first time exploring this beautiful building, welcome to the Hanover Tavern ParaCon!
​We’re going to have a jam-packed weekend of Paranormal fun and learning. You’ll be among some of the most selfless and knowledgeable individuals, groups, teams, and organizations within the Paranormal. This event is about coming together as a community to unite under one roof in support of the Tavern.
​100% of the proceeds from the Hanover Tavern ParaCon will be going directly to the Hanover Tavern Foundation, with the intent and purpose to support the Foundation in their continued efforts to protect and interpret the Tavern and to provide educational programming for all. Historic sites are a beacon of knowledge and provide opportunities for growth, not only for the paranormal field, but also the community at large. ​Join us as we rally around the Hanover Tavern to support these endeavors and find yourself part of something bigger than all of us.
There has been a Tavern on the property since 1733, when the first license for a Tavern at Hanover Courthouse was issued. The existing Tavern was built in stages and includes more than 12,000 square feet on three floors. The earliest portion of this building dates back to 1791, with additions in the 1820’s, 1830’s, and the 1990’s. Such historical figures as George Washington, Lord Cornwallis, Marquis de Lafayette, and Patrick Henry visited the original 1750 Tavern. Visitors to the current building include Edgar Allen Poe and P.T. Barnum as well as Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War.
With so much history packed into this building, we wonder if every guest that checked into Hanover Tavern truly checked out. The numerous paranormal teams who have investigated the Tavern would tell you, ‘no’, citing disembodied voices, full body apparitions, and countless EVPs suggesting that no one is ever truly alone in the Tavern.
100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to Hanover Tavern Foundation for their continued restoration and protection efforts, as well as educational programming! Get your tickets: Get 2026 Paracon Tickets
We’ll also be investigating the Hanover Tavern after the ParaCon, so make sure your paranormal investigating equipment is charged and ready to go!

Enjoy "Dinner with Friends" at Hanover Tavern!
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-22 | Hanover Tavern
Chamberlayne Actors Theatre presents the Pulitzer prize-winning play “Dinner with Friends”!
In this contemporary age when couples befriend other couples to find family companions with common ground, Dinner with Friends seeks to explore what happens when one of these romantic pairs breaks down, and the waves that can make across households.
Get your tickets: Get Tickets
Don’t forget to make your lunch or dinner reservation, for before or after the show, at Hanover Tavern. 804-537-5050

Celebrate "L'amour et le Vin" with a 4-Course Wine Pairing Dinner!
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Hanover Tavern
Love love? Love wine? Then join us and celebrate “L’amour et le Vin”!
Begin your evening with a bubbly apéritif, then enjoy a delectable dinner of 4 courses, perfectly paired with complimenting wines. See the menu: Lamour et le Vin Menu
$70 per person
Reservations required. 804-537-5050.

First Speaker Series of 2026: "African Americans of Hanover County"
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Hanover Tavern
Discover the Untold Stories of African Americans in Hanover County
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of African Americans in Hanover County, Virginia. Join us for an unforgettable Speaker Series with author and local teacher, Joe Gorman, as he takes you on a journey through the lives of remarkable individuals who have shaped the community through generations with a discussion of his new book, “African Americans of Hanover County, Virginia”. From the inspiring Freedwoman Betsy Hogg Tinsley to the groundbreaking Barksdale Theatre in the historic Hanover Tavern, you’ll explore stories of triumph, perseverance, and resilience.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insight into Hanover County’s black history. Reserve your spot today and be part of a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates the contributions of African Americans in Virginia’s past and present.
Reserve your spot today! Reserve Your Seat

"Pleasures Prove" Special Sweethearts Menu!
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-14 | Hanover Tavern
Enjoy a romantic special sweethearts menu with your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day!
Join us for an elegant 3-course meal including your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. See the menu: Pleasures Prove Special Menu
February 13th & 14th
Seatings from 4pm – 9pm
$65 per person (one selection from each course)
or
$115 couple sharing (one appetizer, two entrees, one dessert)
Reservations required. 804-537-5050

A Killer Event at Hanover Tavern: "Serial Killer Speakeasy"!
2026-02-19 - 2026-02-21 | Hanover Tavern
The Cocktail Experience returns to the Tavern with “Serial Killer Speakeasy”!

Step inside the shadows of true crime and immerse yourself in the dark histories of Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein. This exclusive speakeasy experience invites you to explore four infamous stories as you sip on expertly crafted cocktails inspired by each chilling tale. Led by the evening’s mixologists and storytellers, this immersive night promises an unforgettable blend of atmosphere, tension, and theatrical intrigue. Don’t miss your chance to unravel these notorious accounts—one sip at a time—and get your tickets for Serial Killer Speakeasy at Hanover Tavern!
Event lasts 90 minutes. Must be 21+ with valid ID to attend. Get tickets: Get Tickets

Kick Off 2026 with a Haunting Hanover Tavern Tour!
2026-02-19 20:00 - 21:00 | Hanover Tavern
Join us for a guided ghostly tour of Historic Hanover Tavern as we share tales of paranormal happenings at the Tavern, both new and old.
The tour lasts for approximately 1 hour. This is a walking tour through the Tavern, with 2-3 flights of stairs. We will also be outdoors for a period of the tour, so dress accordingly.
Please arrive 15 minutes early and check-in at the Reception Desk for the tour. Tours will begin promptly on-time.
Tickets are $12 a person and benefit the Hanover Tavern Foundation 501(c)(3).
Advanced tickets required. Get Your Tickets

Introducing the "Wicked Oz" Tavern Tea!
2026-03-01 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a sip down the Yellow Brick road at the first Tavern Tea of 2026 – “Wicked Oz”!
Step into the magical world of Oz at the Wicked Oz Tavern Tea event! Dress up as your favorite character and indulge in a three-course themed menu that includes scrumptious savories, delectable sweets, traditional tea brews, and a special tea flavor that will transport you straight to the Emerald City. Don’t miss out on the chance to win a custom raffle basket and the title of the best costume in the land of Oz! Tickets for this enchanting experience are selling fast, so round up your friends and secure your spot today! See the menu: Wicked Oz Menu
For full details & tickets: Get Your Tickets

Paranormal Investigation: Haunted Hanover!
2026-03-07 22:00 - 2026-03-08 03:00 | Hanover Tavern
We’re not normal…we’re Paranormal!
Join Transcend Paranormal for an investigation unlike any other, as we venture hundreds of years into the past…
The evening will begin at Hanover Tavern. The earliest portion of the Tavern being built in 1791, there was a Tavern on the property spanning back to 1733. One of only a few surviving colonial-era Taverns in the United States, the Hanover Tavern hosted such historic figures as George Washington, Lord Cornwallis, Patrick Henry, P.T. Barnum, Marquis de Lafayette, and more. Both Union and Confederate troops utilized the Tavern on their way to and from the battlefields.
Not only will you have the opportunity to investigate Hanover Tavern, but also the Historic Courthouse, Old Stone Jail, the Clerk of Courts building, and the Pamunkey library as well – each a hotbed for paranormal activity.
For years, guests of each of these locations report eerie experiences of ghost apparitions, smells, and unexplainable noises. Are previous Hanover Tavern keepers still roaming the halls? Are prisoners still confined to their cells, locked in time? Find out for yourself!
All Experience Levels are Welcome.
This is a fundraising event! 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Hanover Tavern Foundation for their continued historic preservation and restoration efforts, as well as educational programming and community outreach!
Tickets are extremely limited for this investigation. Don’t wait! Get Full Details & Tickets

St. Patrick's Day Menu Specials!
2026-03-11 - 2026-03-22 | Hanover Tavern
A menu so good, we’re serving it for two weeks!
Join us for Corned Beef Hash, Black & Tans, and Shepherd’s Pie, along with other delightful takes on Irish cuisine.
View the menu: 2026 St. Patrick’s Week Menu

Speaker Series: "Once We Pledged Forever"
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Hanover Tavern
Author & Marine, Ivan Ingraham, returns to Hanover Tavern to discuss his 2025 novel, “Once We Pledged Forever”.

Based on actual events that occurred during and after the author’s twenty-four-year career as a Marine Special Operations (MARSOC) Officer, with intimacy of a memoir and the gritty verisimilitude of historical fiction, “Once We Pledged Forever” is a military adventure tale of betrayal and revenge, the ethical uncertainties of war, and the lifelong consequences of actions taken both under fire and within the military chain of command.
This is a FREE event but registration is appreciated! Reserve Your Seat
Don’t forget to book dinner at Hanover Tavern before the event! 804-537-5050

American Revolution Living History!
2026-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Hanover Tavern
Hanover Tavern Foundation and The Virginia Line Regiment invite you to see what life was like for the Revolutionary War soldier in Hanover County.
Learn how soldiers dressed, drilled, and trained for war. See how they lived in camp, what they ate & drank, and how they spent their time when they weren’t preparing for the rigors of combat.
There will be drill and live-fire demonstrations, a soldiering clinic for kids, and experts from Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown will be on hand to teach colonial children’s games throughout the day.
Hanover Tavern Restaurant & Pub will be open and we invite you to bring the family and, while you’re filling your mind, fill your belly as well with brunch or lunch while you’re here! Reservations are recommended. 804-537-5050.

2026 Brunch with the Bunny!
2026-03-21 | Hanover Tavern
Hop along to Hanover Tavern for Brunch with the Bunny!!

Buffet-style Brunch with:
Scrambled Eggs
Western Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Sausage
Fresh Fruit
Yogurt
Hashbrowns
Sausage Gravy
Biscuits
Jelly & Butter
Seatings at 9am and 11am. Reservations required. 804-537-5050.

Virginia Repertory Theatre presents "The Cottage"
2026-03-27 - 2026-04-26 | Hanover Tavern
Tea’s hot. So is the scandal at The Cottage!
Fresh from its triumphant Broadway run, The Cottage is a wickedly entertaining evening of pure, (un)adulterated fun. When Sylvia Van Kipness decides to expose her love affair to her husband and her lover’s wife—only to discover that they aren’t the only ones having an affair—a series of hilarious misunderstandings escalates into comedic chaos. Spend a weekend filled with razor-sharp wit and outrageous physical comedy in the English countryside, as Victorian propriety takes a hilarious tumble.
Get Your Tickets: Get Tickets
Be sure to make your reservation for lunch or dinner at Hanover Tavern Restaurant & Pub before/after the show! 804-537-5050.

Easter Brunch at Hanover Tavern
2026-04-05 10:30 - 15:30
Reservations required – 504-537-5050.
See the menu: 2026 Easter Brunch Menu

Haunted Hanover Tavern Tour
2026-04-22 20:00 - 21:00 | Hanover Tavern
Join us for a tour of Historic Hanover Tavern as we share tales of paranormal happenings at the Tavern, both new and old.
The tour lasts for approximately 1 hour. This is a walking tour through the Tavern, with 2-3 flights of stairs. We will also be outdoors for a period of the tour, so dress accordingly.
Please arrive 15 minutes early and check-in at the Reception Desk for the tour. Tours will begin promptly on-time.
Tickets are $12 a person and benefit the Hanover Tavern Foundation 501(c)(3).
Advanced tickets required. Get Your Tickets

2026 Antiques at the Tavern
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Hanover Tavern
Hanover Tavern Foundation is excited to announce its one-of-a-kind Antiques at the Tavern event May 1st – 3rd! Historic Hanover Tavern will host 20 hand-selected dealers -offering for sale a variety of period furniture, ceramics, silver, pottery, jewelry, art, books, linens, folk art, and much more! It promises to be a fun and educational weekend. All proceeds from this event support Hanover Tavern Foundation.

The show opens Friday evening with a reception for those guests who appreciate the opportunity for early shopping in a relaxed setting. There will be music, open bar, and hors d’oeuvres. On Saturday, May 2nd, at 5:30 PM special guest speaker Gordon Lohr, will be lecturing on “Decoys & Carvers of Eastern Shore, Virginia” in the Bradley Theater.

This show promises to be rewarding for existing collectors as well as eye-opening for the curious, new generation of collectors. This will truly be a memorable occasion; one that will become an annual favorite for all collectors, old and new.
Advanced Tickets Available at Hanovertavern.org for all dates, programs, and packages.
Standard tickets available at the door.

Preview Reception Friday, May 1– 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 2– 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM Guest Lecture by Gordon Lohr
Sunday, May 3 – 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tickets may be purchased at 2026 Antiques at the Tavern Tickets or by calling the Tavern at (804) 537-5050.
Hanover Tavern is of national importance, serving as host to founding fathers and numerous events that shaped America’s history. Listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places, the Tavern provides on-site and in-classroom educational history programs, exhibits, tours, excellent food, musical and theater performances, wedding venue, and family-oriented special events to all of central Virginia as well as the touring public.

Mother's Day Brunch at Hanover Tavern
2026-05-10

The Tavern Table History Dinner
2026-05-15
Details coming soon.

Paranormal Investigation
2026-05-16

Behind-the-Scenes Tavern Tour
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:00

CAT presents "George Washington's Teeth"
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-21

Haunted Hanover Tavern Tour
2026-06-18 20:00 - 21:00

2026 Father's Day Tap Takeover Celebration!
2026-06-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Hanover Tavern
