Michie Tavern ca. 1784

A Virginia Historic Landmark

Michie Tavern, located ½ mile below Jefferson’s Monticello, accommodated travelers with food, drink, and lodging more than 200 years ago.

Attentive servers offer bountiful Southern Midday Fare. The rustic restaurant setting renders a lunch dining experience rich in southern culture and hospitality for families to enjoy. Get a taste of the 18th-century as we feature a buffet of southern fried chicken, marinated baked chicken, hickory-smoked pork barbecue, stewed tomatoes, black-eyed peas, buttermilk biscuits and so much more. Lunch served daily, 11:30 – 3:00.

The 1784 Pub, an 18th century style pub, serves Virginia wines, beers and hard ciders. Late food is available during late afternoons.
The 1784 Pub is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 3:30-7:30 pm (with food service 3:45-7 pm).

After a leisurely lunch guests may enjoy relaxed shopping in unique shops – all housed in distinct historic structures. The Tavern Shop, and The General Store each provide a one-of-a-kind experience above and beyond plentiful shopping opportunities.

Michie Tavern Private Events/Dinners

Michie Tavern Group Tours