Bell in Hand Tavern - claimed oldest continuously operating tavern

Bell in Hand Tavern, founded in 1795 by Boston town crier James 'Jimmy' Wilson, claims to be one of the oldest continuously operating taverns in the United States and is a longstanding feature of the Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market area. The tavern's origin story and association with the town crier are part of local lore and feature in many walking tours of historic Boston. Some historians debate the strict continuity of operation compared with other early taverns, but the establishment's long public history is well documented.