You’ll Love Everything About This Classic Tavern Near Cincinnati
Just north of Cincinnati in Lebanon along picturesque Broadway sits the historic Golden Lamb Restaurant and Hotel. You’ve likely already heard of this iconic destination and maybe even been lucky enough to eat or stay here. It’s a memorable experience and something every Cincinnatian should try at least once. But you may not be aware that within this popular dining space is a classic tavern that allows you to enjoy the same outstanding food, but in a more laid back atmosphere. Black Horse Tavern is the perfect gathering place for family and friends and you’ll love everything about it.
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North of downtown, Lebanon is a small town that is filled with charm and appeal.
The city is filled with sprawling farms, growing neighborhoods, and the most enchanting downtown with shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Along Broadway, you'll also find the historic Golden Lamb Restaurant and Hotel.
While the Golden Lamb's main restaurant is known as a place to celebrate or gather for special occasions, the adjacent Black Horse Tavern is its best kept secret.
The interior is the quintessential tavern with dark, warm woods and low light. There's a long bar with vintage green lights that set the relaxed tone of the restaurant.
One of the best things about Black Horse Tavern is the menu, as it’s filled with many of the favorites from the Golden Lamb.
The menu also includes sandwiches, burgers, and classic specialties like Maple-Bourbon Salmon and Shrimp & Pimento Cheese Grits. You can also get their famous Fried Chicken and Roast Turkey Dinner. No matter what you choose from the vast menu, you won't be disappointed.
And given that this is a tavern, you'd expect an impressive drink menu. Black Horse Tavern delivers in this area too.
Choose from a number of cocktails and options for beer and wine. The bar at Black Horse Tavern is the ideal spot to meet up after work or for a casual meal.
Black Horse Tavern has all of the classic appeal of a tavern with an unbelievably impressive menu.
The Tavern is open weekdays 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday 12pm to 8pm. They also have live music Thursday through Saturday evenings, adding even more relaxing ambiance to an already welcoming dining destination.
Black Horse Tavern is a hidden gem within a popular Cincinnati dining destination and it definitely should not be overlooked. Have you snuck away to this classic tavern? Share your experience with us in the comments!
Black Horse Tavern is located within the Golden Lamb at 27 S. Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036. For more information, visit its website here.
And for more detailed information on the Golden Lamb itself, check out our previous article here.
A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
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