Situated in a prominent position on Church Circle, the Reynolds Tavern is a beautifully preserved Georgian mansion in the heart of Annapolis. Conveniently located in the center of the town’s Historic District and exuding an 18th century elegance, the Reynolds Tavern is the oldest tavern in Annapolis and within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, theaters, galleries, and the United States Naval Academy.
The Reynolds Tavern features three luxuriously appointed guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms and tasteful décor, a casual, alfresco bistro-style restaurant that serves a full lunch menu, English afternoon tea, and dinner, and a cellar pub in the Tavern’s original kitchen that reflects the Tavern’s rich history.
1. Rooms & Suites
The Reynolds Tavern features three luxuriously appointed guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms and tasteful décor. All three guest rooms are beautifully decorated with period furnishings and antiques, king-size beds with deluxe linens, en-suite bathrooms with showers and soaking tubs, and charming views.
The Jefferson Suite is a large, two-room suite with lovely views of Church Circle. The suite is decorated with soft furnishings and period antiques and features original wooden floors covered with oriental rugs, a California King pediment bed with luxury linens, a spacious sitting room with a standard sofa bed, and comfortable seating, creating a cozy atmosphere for relaxation.
The Washington Suite is a spacious, two-room suite furnished with period antiques and elegantly soft furnishings. Located at the front of the house, this suite features original wooden floors, a sumptuous king-size four poster bed with deluxe linens, a spacious sitting room with a queen-size sofa bed and two comfortable Windsor chairs, and memorable views of Saint Anne’s church, Church Circle, and in the State House Dome.
Named after William Reynolds’ third wife, the Mary Reynolds Room is an elegant 1906 room with a view over the enclosed courtyard and terrace. The beautifully appointed room is furnished in an English Country style and features a queen-size bed with deluxe linens, an armoire for storage, ,a small writing desk and a winged back chair, and a private en-suite bathroom with a shower and bath.
2. Dining
The 1747 Pub is based in the original kitchen and ‘Hat Shop’ of William Reynolds and features low ceilings, thick stone and brick walls and floors, a large walk-in fireplace, and the original stairwell from the 1737 construction. The Pub provides a cozy spot for lunch, dinner, happy hour, or a drink with friends and the outdoor Beer Garden directly behind Reynolds Tavern offers the same in the summer months. Originally housing stables for William Reynolds’ traveling guests, the Beer Garden is flanked by the old Smoke House (circa 1737) and an Old Magnolia tree that sits in the corner of the property.
3. Amenities
The Reynolds Tavern features an array of amenities, including an historic restaurant and pub – the 1747 Pub, an outdoor beer garden in the summer, an elegant lounge for relaxing, and complimentary wireless Internet throughout the property. Reynolds Tavern sells a unique one-of-a-kind collection of tea pots, tea cups, loose leaf tea, infusers that make wonderful gifts, as well as a variety of tea-themed note card sets, stationary, and recipe books.
4. Weddings
The Reynolds Tavern can be used for hosting special events, functions, and special occasions with cozy, comfortable venues and country-style catering.
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5. Plan Your Visit
Annapolis offers a variety of attractions and activities to enjoy throughout the year, ranging from walking tours of the city and its magnificent historic homes and museums in the spring and summer to attending lectures, exploring art galleries or taking in musical and theatrical performances in the autumn and winter. The Annapolis Yacht Club hosts sailboat races every Wednesday evening and offers sailing and power boat classes while the Naval Academy puts on sporting events throughout the year. Don’t miss the famous annual croquet match between St. John’s College and the Naval Academy, which is a tradition as old as the city itself. During the cooler autumn and winter months, there are Navy football games, candlelight and haunted house tours, Halloween concerts and other musical and theatrical performances to enjoy in and around the city.
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7 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: 410-295-9555
