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Duffy's Tavern

in historic Boalsburg.

Located just 5 minutes from Penn State University in the heart of Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, our historic Boalsburg Tavern offers you the opportunity to dine in a quiet intimate setting reminiscent of colonial times. For a more informal menu and the rollicking atmosphere of a typical nineteenth century pub, enjoy your favorite beverage at our adjacent Duffy's Tavern.

Our History:

Quaint and quiet, the village of Boalsburg lies at the foot of Tussey Mountain. Its streets were once The King's Highway to the West. Many of its houses are built of native stone with deeply recessed windows and doors, and delicate fan lights above. Its walks are shaded by tall maples under which people pass in leisurely fashion, greeting the stranger with old-fashioned courtesy. This typically characteristic American village was settled by Scotch Irish in 1806. Its convenience as a stagecoach stop assured its prosperity, and travel by stage in those days was sufficient to warrent three taverns, one for gentry, one for coachmen and wagoners, and one for drovers. Our Tavern is believed to have been the one which housed the gentry. Built in 1819 by Colonel James Johnston, the marker above the door signifies the builder and his wife, Hannah Bethesda. The Tavern operated continuously from 1819 until 1934 when it was partially destroyed by fire. The architectural quality was such that it was selected, even in its destroyed condition, by the advisory committee of the Historic American Building Survey, "as possessing such historical and architectural interest as being worthy of careful preservation for the benefit of future generations." A record of its present appearance and condition has been made and deposited in the Library of Congress for permanent records.

Duffy's Tavern features daily specials that are posted weekly on our website. We offer casual and fine dining, and have meeting and banquet rooms available. Let us cater your luncheon, reception, office party, or small home gathering. We offer a variety of menus with many price points.

Please see our homepage for more information:

http://www.duffystavern.com

E-mail as well as reservations may be sent directly through our home page.

Duffy's Tavern

113 East Main Street,

Boalsburg, PA 16827

Call 814-466-6241

Courtesy of Carl and Joanne Hacker