Shields Tavern | Colonial Williamsburg (2024) Through The Ordinary Door | Full Tavern Exploration
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- Through The Ordinary Door: Shields Tavern | Colonial Williamsburg (2024) Full Tavern Exploration
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Colonial Williamsburg's historic area, an unplanned late lunch led us to a hidden gem we had long desired to explore: Shields Tavern.
Nestled along the iconic Duke of Gloucester Street, Shields Tavern's simple outdoor concessions-style food menu surprised us. Without hesitation, we decided to grab a quick meal and then we would find a spot to dine outside
somewhere in the city.
What followed was an extraordinary adventure-a journey beyond the threshold of this historic tavern, transporting us back to an era of tall tankards, warm hearths, candle-flickering parlors, and long wooden tables. A rustic public house once bustling with cider and ale-sipping, revelrous patrons during colonial times.
Though devoid of 18th-century regulars, savory aromas wafting from the kitchen, tavern workers, and the melodic tunes of period musicians who perform inside Shields Tavern when fully operational…our impromptu afternoon meal led us into uncharted territory we had only dreamed of navigating up to this point.
In the latest Quest Capsule, join us as we explore the floors and many rooms of this fascinating 18th-century tavern. An interlude for savoring some simple, flavorful food selections befitting the environment we fortuitously stumbled upon, before setting out again to continue the unplanned excursion.
With no time to don our finest attire or dust off powdered wigs, we dressed up our fromage feast burger and entered Shields Tavern, where the past meets the present in an extraordinary melding of food, history, and exploration.
Shields Tavern | Colonial Williamsburg (2024) Through The Ordinary Door | Full Tavern Exploration
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My husband and I stayed at one of the colonial homes (Moore House) for our honeymoon. I lost him too soon five years ago, but I treasure every memory. I live in Williamsburg now and smile whenever I walk past Moore House.
That is an amazing honeymoon memory and one to treasure forever. You and his story together is now etched into the history of Williamsburg and will eternally live forever. Thank you for your comment & sharing! Keep smiling! 🙂🎩
Thanks for taking me inside look out that window and you look at a modern window. They’re totally different I like that window of my childhood. I know you’re eating good that night.
My first trip to Colonial Williamsburg was in 1985 with my beautiful wife at the time. We were lodged in the Chiswell Bucktrout House on Francis Street. Our first breakfast in the historic area, Shields Tavern. Now a thirty two year member of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, I will always remember that meal.
Those are amazing memories, Thank you for sharing!🎩
I had wonderful meals here in the 80's and 90's. Never thought it would be closed and hamburgers being sold ! Jealous you had private access ! Such wonderful memories of this place. Bless you for sharing ❤
It was a great experience!! Thank you for watching!
I have had the pleasure of Shield's Tavern once in my lifetime. It was for my 30th birthday with my mother. The food was delicious and it was almost like a trip back in time. My ancestor Gabriel Maupin operatored the Market Square Tavern which is now open for overnights. Someday!!
That is awesome! Thank you!🎩
My husband and I just viewed your amazing presentation of Shields Tavern. We just completed reservations to Williamsburg for this fall where we will be staying, for the first time, in one of the colonial homes for a couple of nights. I am super excited and can't wait for our 4th visit to this wonderful place. Thank you for all the excellent videos.
Sounds like a great trip you’ve planned! Have fun and thank you!🎩
Hi, I would love to stay in a Tavern or Inn in Williamsburg. How is the best way to book a few days and stay in Colonial Williamsburg, in one of the Taverns or Inns?
Loved the video. I had the pleasure of dining by candlelight in the cellar years ago. I still remember how special it felt. Glad you got to finally explore the building. I have a dream of one day getting inside a few of the buildings and houses on CW property I've yet to experience.
Thank you Kristen! Hope you get to experience some new CW exploration soon!🎩
Thank you so much for coming.. sometimes I forgot how beautiful our tavern is. ♥️ I love this..
You’re very welcome! It was a great place to explore. We hope to experience it fully operational soon!🎩
New subscriber here. Thank you for this intriguing historical content! Your hard work is well worth it and appreciated. Blessings from Pittsburgh! 👍
Thank you Mark, glad you enjoyed & found the channel!🎩
Awsome video. I've always wanted to enter Shields tavern.
Thanks Sean!!
another riveting production!
many happy memories from there.
thank you!
Thank you!🎩
Thank you for this excellent video. My husband and I have travelled to Colonial Williamsburg many times and have never seen the inside of Shield's Tavern. I didn't realize how many rooms there are. What a wonderful place!
You're most welcome! So glad you finally got to see the inside too! Thank you!
Another great video! My wife and I have been visiting Colonial Williamsburg for the last fourteen years. Before it's closing, we would also eat at least once at Shields during our stay. We've eaten on all three floors!
Definitely plenty of space on all 3 levels! Great memories you have there!
Wonderful video it's so nice to be able to virtually see places I will probably never get to go to and your insights and comments are so informative thank you very much
You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you Sally!🎩
Thanks for this tour of Shields Tavern. Even though I've been to Williamsburg several times, I never dined there. Really enjoy your videos of Williamsburg.
Thank so much!!🎩
Another excellent video thank you so very much
You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it🎩
I enjoy your videos of Colonial Williamsburg, as I am a frequent visitor myself. I have been able to eat a buffet lunch at Shields Tavern, each of the past two Independence Days.
Thank you!!🎩
Shields Tavern is one of my favorite places to visit in CW.
Yes, it was great to experience going inside finally! 🎩
What a stunning piece of history. It is absolutely beautiful! From the floors to the chairs, the staircase, each and every detail this is just amazing. So happy for you and Sarah that you were able experience this. Your meal looks so tasty. Can you imagine the size of the turkey that leg came off of? LOL! Thank you so much for taking us along for this journey through history. Please tell Sarah hello for me. Hope ya'll are having a wonderful Palm Sunday. God bless!
Another wonderful video! Beautiful tavern, glad you had it all to yourselves!
Thank you Cathy!! Definitely one large Turkey !😂🦃 Hope you are well!
Make Reservations during the Holidays ❣️
Y’all won’t be disappointed ❣️
I think Shield’s has the best choices as I’ve dined in all of them and due to either preferences or allergies, Shield’s is My Go Too❣️❣️❣️💯
By the way the pictures are called” Macaroni Portraits.
Furthermore, do the multiple Ghost Tours/Walks, they tell A Lot of History of the Owners/ Families of the properties. Pretty accurate some of the storytellers.
Thank you for this input! This will be recorded for future reference & planning.🎩
haven’t dined there since December 2006, and that was in the candlelit cellar. I always made sure to check out the other rooms when we were there as they are so interesting. During the Christmas holidays years ago, we enjoyed breakfast there as well. Sure miss it not being open on a regular basis. Last I knew, only open to large gatherings. Glad you got to explore its wonderful interior…now, please pass the turkey leg!😁
Thanks Dave, we were definitely surprised to finally be inside! I believe they’re reopening very soon!🎩
Maybe you can make a November visit and make a video on the brick firing. We discovered this event by accident in 2016 and have returned every year since.
We just missed it last year! Will definitely aim to witness it this year hopefully. Great idea, thank you!🎩
Awesome video y'all my parents are super big fans and love colonial Williamsburg I featured the video in a community post on my channel for more people
Thank you! We appreciate the share!🎩
@@QuestCapsule no problem😄
By the way, that last little room upstairs is where the children slept. Often we can hear them playing. :)
Very interesting!!
Makes me sad they pretty much closed and became a turkey leg and burger place. My husband and I went there 9 years ago, and it was our favorite tavern out of all the others. It was more affordable and had this amazing crayfish soup that we couldn't get enough of.
Not surprised hardly anyone has been to it, judging by the comments. Everyone pays more attention to King's Arms and Chownings.
@@jessblackproductions Hi Jess. This was only a quick concessions style menu they had set up outside during holidays, the tavern wasn’t open during this video, just for seating. They are open now for lunch and from what i understand their full menu. Not sure if they offer the crayfish soup but sounds good.🎩
@QuestCapsule Glad that is the case. I haven't been since that trip 9 years ago. It was for my husband's and my honeymoon and it was the 1st and only time I had been. We hope to go next year for our anniversary, and we keep thinking about Shields, lol. The soup made us buy the cookbook.
Loved the video! Any news on if the Tavern will be open as a regular indoor restaurant in the future?
Thank you James! Ive heard they are to soon to reopen. I believe they may have had a bit of a delay but hopefully not too much longer🎩
Who were in the pictures on the walls? Were they of owners or famous guests?
HI Patti, I wasn't entirely sure who the pictures were of? I'm pretty sure they weren't the owners though. If I find out I will let you know! The text underneath them was a little too small to make out. Thanks for watching! 🎩
Why is it closed?
I believe it remained closed for a while since the start of Covid….it’s now open during lunch hours.