We followed the brown "historic site" signs on a whim and ended up being treated to a dining space with some great underground character, the house's excellent taste in music, and some truly wonderful food. It turned out to be the best night out for dinner we've had in a long time. Our server, Ryland was attentive and pleasant, and the chef for the night, Zach G not only prepared some fantastic meals, but came out to make sure we enjoyed the food. Apparently, they've made some changes recently, and whatever it was, we think it has paid off handsomely. Our first experience at the Hanover Tavern was absolutely delicious, and we'll be stopping by again on our trips through the area. P.S. With two side-dishes for your entrees, don't pass up on the four-cheese macaroni. It carried a lot of flavour without being overly salty the way cheese sauces can get. read more

I visited for the Wednesday night $5 Burger and Fries. I appreciate the restaurant offering this every week as it allowed me to sample their Cuisine along with my two Tween nieces. Otherwise I certainly would not have been able to afford it. I was pleasantly surprised as the hamburger was delicious but the fries could have been warmer. Our waitress was very attentive and came back to our table several times. I didn't particularly like the feel of sitting in a basement which I believe is where we were seated. It was nice to be able to read about the history of the building on some of the menu backs. There were also several areas where we were able to take pictures as we were vacationing in the area. It was a pleasant dining experience. read more

Great for dinner and a play. Love the historic atmosphere. Very cozy so a great date night. The food is good. The service has been good. Check out the downstairs pub - it's like you walked into the 1700's. read more

We stopped here for the second time on our trip up 301 heading toward Annapolis. The menu is adjusted for the seasons. I had a crab cake sandwich with L&T and chose a side of handcut French fries. They were deliciously crispy. The crabcake was the diameter of the Ciabatta bun. The sauce contributed most of the flavor--there was lots of crab but I could not taste it distinctly. My husband had the Turkey Melt sandwich with a side of Brussels Sprouts slaw. The slaw was in a vinaigrette a little on the sweet side, but very tasty. Sebastian offered attentive and prompt service. This tavern has been operating since 1733. The upstairs dining area was light filled and pleasant for a noontime lunch. read more

Hanover Tavern - The Brussels sprouts slaw - New American Near Me - Hanover, Virginia

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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. . read more

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. read more

This restaurant has potential if it were not so poorly run. The food is tasty but the service lacks any consistency and there's never any management around for assistance. We were a party of 5 for Mothers Day and ordered the 3 course meal. After a good she crab soup, we waited close to an hour for our entrees and it took an additional 5 minutes following to get silverware to eat it. We decided we should gave our desserts boxed and that took an additional amount of time. We made the mistake of coming here for Mothers Day the second time and all agreed we wouldn't do it again. If only someone took the time to train the wait staff and get the kitchen in order, this place could be worth returning. read more

If Yelp offered a minus rating I would select it as my companion and I along with another couple recently had a very disappointing dinner and poor service. The bottom line is we had meatloaf that was extremely greasy and mushy, the asparagus was substantially over cooked, the salad was warm and wilted and was accompanied by a hair, the she-crab soup was anemic, and the rolls were cold. Furthermore, our server brought the entire entrée while we were still finishing the salad and appetizer. Although two of us had completed our dinners our two guests were still dining when the server inquired about dessert, making everyone feel rushed. And, "no" we didn't voice our concerns to the server as there appeared no quick fix. One should not have to educate staff on food preparation, hygiene and good levels of service which are the basic and 101 elements of running a dining establishment. The Tavern has such potential with its location, history and ambience. However, we will not be returning unless the food and service make a turnaround. read more

----------Review for restaurant:------------------------ 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! -----------Review for wedding venue: 3 stars--------------- This is a unique wedding venue. We held our wedding inside, and our reception throughout the tavern. It was perfect for mingling, dancing, and socializing. The wedding coordinator is nice, but somewhat disorganized. There were several things (decoration setup and sound rental) not listed with pricing on the initial wedding brochure. At our first meetings, we asked if there were any extra fees or charges, other than what was listed in the brochure, and were told no. We learned of these fees very close to our wedding, which was annoying. But, she was good at helping us select food & bar package options in our budget. And the staff did a good job on the wedding day. So, I'd recommend this as an interesting venue, but go into it knowing that there may be some unanticipated organizational hiccups. read more

I was not impressed by Hanover Tavern and probably won't be going back. Maybe if I lived closer, I would give it a second chance. We arrived 40min. from the end of brunch and had the place to ourselves--maybe that should have been a sign. Service was a little slow, but we did tell them we weren't there for the show and that we were in no hurry. No problem there. The food...not so great. Not terrible, but I think we were expecting more based on what we have read and what we have heard from others. Soup of the day...cheddar...something (wife ordered it and didn't catch the name). It had a strange aftertaste. Since I didn't know what it was supposed to taste like, I suppose it could have been a good soup. I could definitely taste the cheddar. Virginia Crab Dip. That was good (wife didn't think so). Big chunks of crabs. It seemed a bit oily and they may have gotten some oil in the dip from the fried flour tortillas. It was still good in my book. Unfortunately, the shrimp and grits were disappointing. I use less oil when cooking food for 4 people than the oil at the bottom of my shrimp and grits. Too oily for me and I'm usually generous with the oil when I cook. It was a bit much. The dish was a bit on the small side and I wasn't served my side dish. I wasn't asked about it and I didn't remember I was supposed to get one until my wife mentioned it after we left. Not that it mattered...I filled up on the Virginia crab dip so I didn't go away hungry. And I usually don't mind the smaller portions, especially if it gives me a shot at the desserts (this time we didn't). I really like the building and the decor. And there's a theatre and there are scheduled tours. So there for other reasons to go. we didn't check out the other activities. Oh yeah, free wifi according to a sign and a lady punching away at a laptop in the bar. This is very important if you need to leave a Yelp review before you leave. I opted to wait to see if I felt sick after eating that much oil (I'm OK so far). I would suggest going when it's busy and see if the food is any better (some places do better when they are busy). If I were to return, it would be when it's busy rather than not (of course, I'm assuming that they are busy at dinner). But there are a lot of other restaurants in Richmond that in the queue ahead of Hanover Tavern visit #2. read more

An excellent find In an off the trail area. This historic tavern is using its wits to stay viable in the 21st century. I enjoyed the buffet one evening and listened to local ghost hunters discuss their experiences in the area; the next day my daughter hosted a tea for a friend that was getting married. Both experiences were pleasant and well served with a hospitable staff and delicious food. read more

A hidden gem that I highly recommend everyone check out! The food was delicious and I was happy the portions were just the right size and not huge. The service was a little slow, but I get it. The fried oysters were some of the best I've had! The servers were very personable and went out of their way to introduce themselves and get to know us. Thanks to Wendy and Diane for everything! Honorable mention- the younger man bringing out the food from the kitchen was very funny and attentive (and also very good about following COVID standards) read more

We popped in for a late dinner on a weeknight. Linda, our server, was so gracious and accommodating! She went above and beyond. Had the Grilled Vegetable Salad and the She Crab Soup. Both were excellent and hit the spot! The atmosphere is fantastic and really feels special even when you're just popping in for a quick bite. read more

My NOW Husband and I had our wedding there on 1.13.2019, in the middle of the snow storm. I can't express in words how amazing, accommodating, and just overall phenomenal our wedding was. Even through the storm, Toni and the staff worked very diligently on making sure our day was perfect... and it WAS BEYOND PERFECT! The food was incredible (as it always is) Best venue I could have asked for, for our marriage to take place. If I could rate beyond a 5 star, I would! Throughout this whole process, they have gone above and beyond. read more

Enjoyed atmosphere and light sounds. Found presentation to be lovely however food needed more seasoning across the board. Drinks were very nice and waitress was wonderful. read more

I was there for dinner with my kids! When we walked in, we felt so welcomed! ( young girl with all smiles) welcomed us The server Sara and I think manager Dianne Was so kind and helped us out on are order! Wow so yummy and great timing :) Will be coming back with many people to try this great place out! The price was wow Out of this world! $25.00 for a family of 5 with left overs! read more

Hanover Tavern - New American Near Me - Hanover, Virginia

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I love the tavern! The menu is constantly changing and everything is delicious! The staff is super too!

The food is good, sometimes the service is a tad slow but you always know you're getting a great meal. The prices are a tad high but you do get what you pay for. read more

Last night my lovely wife and I celebrated our wedding at the Tavern and I can't say enough good things about the venue. If you are looking for a wedding location you can't go wrong! We were married at the historic Hanover county courthouse and we walked across the street to the Tavern for the reception at the Tavern. The food was wonderful! The staff was wonderful and professional! The location had an amazing amount of historic charm! You can't go wrong as it is a wonderful place for food, fun, and shows!! Thanks again to the staff that made our special day a wonderful experience!!! read more

My husband and I had our wedding and reception here. The ceremony was at the historic courthouse and the reception at the coach house. Tammy Anderson was our wedding coordinator. We cannot adequately express in a review how wonderful our experience was with the venue or with Tammy, specifically. We contacted Tammy less than two months prior to our tentative wedding date hoping to "throw together" a quick wedding because my Dad is sick. She was incredible from day one. It was very clear our wedding day was in the most competent of hands and planning it in about 6 weeks became a fun, rather than stressful experience. Not only was the planning a joy with Tammy by our side, she made everything about our wedding day feel seamless. The venue provided a beautiful and charming setting for our ceremony, our reception, and even getting ready - we thoroughly enjoyed the groom and bridal suites in the Tavern with lunch/mimosas/beer provided. Everything we could have needed for the reception was provided (Set-up, tables, linens, plates, etc). The coach house is simple and beautiful with all of the exposed wood and great lighting, so the only decoration we opted to add were floral centerpieces for our tables. We chose a number of buffet-style heavy hors d'oevres and a mac and cheese bar. It turned out great and many guests remarked on the food. Servers, bartenders, and other event staff members were all top notch. We are still in awe over how everything came together in such a short time frame and will be marveling over our perfect day and our incredible experience with Tammy and her team over at Hanover Tavern for years to come. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Our visit to Hanover Tavern was a little.....uneven. We met here for a family dinner and upon first arriving, this place is so cool and historical. It dates back to 1733 and you can feel the history, while at the same time, it's been kept updated. Great ambiance! Our appetizers started out really great. Fried green tomatoes, grits fritters, succotash salad - all delicious. The succotash salad especially was nice - the dressing is very tangy. We were also brought the absolutely most delicious bread I've ever had! It was thick and dense - almost like cake. Absolutely amazing! Our entrees were overall pretty disappointing. I think mine was the best overall - shrimp and grits. The shrimp were large and well cooked. The grits were cheesey and delicious, with a nice sherry cream sauce. My only wish would be for some type of vegetable with this. The gnocchi dish was horrible - I wish we had actually sent it it back. We were so stuffed from everything else otherwise that we didn't particularly care at that point, but the gnocchi was squishy and gritty and the chicken too salty to eat. Absolutely terrible. Of the other dishes at the table, the scallops were also overly salted. My niece's bbq plate came out at room temperature, including the macaroni and cheese. Overall, it was just OK. My brother's steak was good and my other brother's fried flounder and okra were good. The brisket was good as well. Desserts were great and we did end on a high note. Tropical fruit cobbler, mango sorbet, cheesecake with strawberries - all delicious. But the brownie. WOW. A simple dish - just brownie a la mode. But AMAZING. The brownie was gooey and soft - almost like the inside of a lava cake. And then topped with ice cream.... what an amazing combo! I would visit here again, with tempered expectations. read more

Fried oysters to die for, excellent wedge salad & shrimp & grits. Excellent server and then we will go see the play Erma Bombeck read more

Hanover Tavern - New American Near Me - Hanover, Virginia

We've eaten at the tavern many times over the years and have always been very pleased with the atmosphere, food and service. In our opinion it is Hanover County's best restaurant and one of the Richmond areas finest - especially for the for the price. read more

Excellent dining experience! Food is fantastic and the staff is wonderful! Lots of outdoor dining! The inside dining is cozy. Very diverse menu. The website says they have lots of events coming up. We will definitely be back! read more

My daughter's rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception were at Hanover Tavern. Isabella (Events Manager) was so helpful throughout the planning, we never worried about anything. The staff was professional and personable, and catered to our every need, we truly felt spoiled. The food was delicious and the venue was gorgeous. We could not have been more pleased. It was a pleasure working with such wonderful people. Thank you for making it so easy to pull off a beautiful wedding. read more

Hanover Tavern - Wedding ceremony across the street in front of the court house - New American Near Me - Hanover, Virginia

Had a great time tonight. Awesome atmosphere great service and the food is fantastic. We had the She Crab Soup and fried oysters. Shrimp and Grits and the blue ridge chicken. Melissa was our waitress and she is fantastic- Very friendly. read more

The Hanover tomato pie was so flavorful and beautiful to look at. My friend and I have already set a date for our next visit here. The she crab soup was very tasty and had lots of crab in it. The waitress was very nice and helpful. She was great. She told us that the chef makes fresh mozzarella. Yummy! Treat yourself to the Tavern. You'll be glad you did. read more

We had a lovely lunch today with our two young daughters. My husband ordered the blue plate special, meatloaf with mashed potatoes, and thoroughly enjoyed his meal. The kids also enjoyed their pumpkin pancakes with fruit and home fries. Our waitress, Sara, was very attentive and friendly. A great experience, a wonderful lunch. We'll be back! read more

Stopped in on our way from Fredericksburg, they turned us away said they were booked. Never have had this kind of service in the restaurant industry. read more

Burger night Wednesday!Yay!! Finally had a chance to get there (solo) since hubs was working and friends busy. The server, Sarah, atmosphere in pub area , cold crisp craft cider on draft was purrfect! The only improvement recommended are the fries. Some may prefer soft fries, i like em crispy hot. Tasted a bit too oily ( cooked in too low temp?) I did eat them though and next time will organize friends for a first Wed of month when they have live music. The drive up Rt 301 to historical Hanover Courthouse area is still picturesque ( Hanover Supervisors & their developer buddies are working hard to transform beautiful Hanover green space to another treeless homegenized Henrico look and feel) So enjoy the lovely views while you still can! The parking is nice ( gravel) It is nice (and rare) to find a Burger Night on Wednesday and I would highly recommend this gem to you for any day eating as the menu and food are delicious. read more

Hanover Tavern - New American Near Me - Hanover, Virginia

We went for Thanksgiving dinner. The food was delicious but the service was spotty. However, we were deeply deeply disappointed with the experience. Instead of being seated in the Tavern, we were seated in the new function room style barn. We went to Hanover Tavern because that was the experience that we wanted not a big sterile open room. read more

They closed for the day. No notice on their web site. Drove an hour and a half to tour and eat...for nothing. What we saw when we looked in the ticket area looked like a tourist trap, so maybe it was for the best. Eat next door. read more

We stumbled upon this place looking for a good sit down brunch spot. We have been back several times and have never been disappointed.

We made reservations on line and asked for a "romantic table". When arriving we were given two choices for seating, one on a high top table by the bar or in a middle size dining room where there was a birthday gathering/dinner for a little one. The waiter was nice; however, the Sunday Special meal was never mentioned and had we not mentioned it we would have been charged for each item. He never offered us a water refill, another glass of wine or a cup of coffee with our dessert. The food was okay - the dessert was cold and quite honestly not tasty at all - do not get the pineapple upside down cake. I usually love/like any dessert but only ate one bite of it. This place has such potential - maybe add white table clothes, candles on the table, fresh flowers or no flowers (artificial flowers do nothing for a table) and dimmer lighting. The building is rich in history and could draw so many people for a nice romantic dinner. Do not think we will return. read more

We were very disappointed in our meal here. We waited over an hour for our main course to arrive and then it was cold. Our first course was delivered quickly and the she crab soup was delicious, but the fried green tomatoes were average. Then we waited and waited for our main dishes. When it finally came all of the plates were barely warm if that. The shrimp and grits were cold, the liquid had separated from the grits so they were a congealed mess...such a disappointment. The filet mignon was cooked properly but was barely lukewarm while the vegetables were cold. The mashed potatoes were the warmest thing on the plate and probably because they were under the steak. Next time we will come just for the theater and eat dinner elsewhere. read more

Very long wait for Sunday Brunch meal, having arrived at noon for our reservation for 4. My in-laws were seated and waiting when we arrived. When it finally arrived, the food was plentiful and delicious. I had chicken and waffles. Dad picked up the tab, so I do not recall the damage, but menu prices seemed reasonable. Some unique menu selections, and decent view over back yard. Will return. read more

3 strikes and you are out... this was my third time dining at Hanover Tavern in the past 10 years. Each experience has been mediocre leading up to this last visit on Sunday night, also New Years Eve. I arrived with my dining partner and attempted to check in with the host. When we walked in she was chatting with another staff member and it took an unreasonable amount of time to acknowledge our presence and then asked "what do you need". Although I was standing closest to the hostess station to inform of our reservation that I had made , she looked past me and spoke to my dining partner instead. (Ridiculous...and if we were not trying to enjoy a night out celebrating our anniversary I would have walked out then) We were seated promptly and the waitress was very friendly and attentive (only reason I gave 2 stars) Martinis we ordered were missing about an ounce of their liquid...so a 2 ounce martini for $9 was rather annoying...however the gin martini was made nicely. Food did arrive promptly but was warm. Food was good, not great. Automosphere was a bit stuffy. I always love supporting local businesses and feel I gave them a fair chance to wow me or at least treat me with enough respect to have me want to return. This will be my last visit. read more

Had one of the best dining experiences at the Hanover Tavern, one of the oldest still operating taverns in America. We had dinner prior to the play. Our server, Linda, was prompt but engaginging with outstanding service. She made sure dietary needs were met and offered suggestions that we're on spot. We left feeling we had found a hidden gem in Hanover. read more

We just ate there on Thanksgiving and we will not be going back again. Their food was buffet style, which we were expecting - it looked great, but it was cold! The service was lacking and they tacked on an automatic 20% tip to our bill! There was just the 2 of us! Our server brought us waters, topped them off once and brought us our wine order and coffee. I have no problem tipping good waitstaff, but an automatic 20% tip for that?!! I will say that the atmosphere is nice and the history of Hanover Tavern is very interesting, but their food, especially on Thanksgiving Day, left much to be desired. read more

food is mediocre at best. macaroni and cheese taste like chalk. smells like mothballs and elderly home immediately upon entry. 10/10 do not recommend unless you are 70 years old and lacking taste buds. read more