Is there anything cozier than a historic tavern? With well-worn floorboards, dim lighting, and delicious home-cooking, these places offer a truly original dining experience. Here in Virginia, we’re lucky to have a handful of historic taverns, and one of our favorites is Hunter’s Head Tavern in Upperville. It’s a bit off the beaten path; however, with such delectable dishes and a unique atmosphere, it’s well worth the journey. Here’s more on what you can look forward to when you dine at the historic Hunter’s Head Tavern in Virginia.

How far would you be willing to travel for a home-cooked meal inside an authentic tavern? We're here to say that Hunter's Head is worth the trip from just about anywhere in Virginia!
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Once a historic 1700s home that predates the founding of Upperville itself, this historic space now serves as a thoughtful farm-to-table restaurant.
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Step inside and you'll immediately be transported back in time. And yet just about everything inside has been updated to ensure your dining experience is comfortable.
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And if you thought the tavern setting was impressive, just wait until you check out the menu! This fish and chips dish consists of sustainably-harvested cod, house-made tartar sauce, crushed peas, and hand-cut fries.
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The tavern is part of the local Ayrshire Farm, which means all of the ingredients are fresh, local, and seasonal. Photographed below is the heritage breed pork pot roast.
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This translates into positively mouthwatering food and drinks that you'll want to sample all year round.
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One thing's for sure: you'll need to save room for dessert. The dedicated dessert menu features knock-out options such as Belgian waffle sundaes, sticky toffee pudding, chocolate-chocolate cake, and much more.
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So the next time you're in search of a quality meal, you'll be positively enchanted by this self-described farm-owned English gastropub.
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You can check out the full menu here!

Have you ever dined at Hunter’s Head Tavern in Virginia? What was your experience there like? Be sure to tell us in the comments – we’d love to hear from you! For more information, you can follow Hunter’s Head Tavern on Facebook.

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Hunter's Head Tavern, 9048 John S Mosby Hwy, Upperville, VA 20184, USA