If a recipe has been around since the 1800s, it’s fair to say it’s probably incredible and not worth messing with.

The Golden Lamb, a restaurant and hotel in the small city of Lebanon, is the oldest continually operated business in Ohio. With a historic menu and rare antique furnishings, it’s an Ohio history buff’s dream come true. If you’re an Ohio native, it belongs at the very top of your bucket list. Rich with history, charm and an old-world ambiance, a meal or an overnight stay here will make you feel as if you’ve temporarily traveled back in time.

Since 1803, this historic hotel and restaurant has been serving guests exceptional food with unique lodging options.
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You'll find it at 27 S Broadway St., Lebanon, OH 45036.
It is one of America's most historic inns and Ohio's oldest continually operated business.
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Because of its location, halfway between Cincinnati and the National Road (which is now U.S. Route 40), this gorgeous inn and restaurant has seen its fair share of historical figures throughout the years — which makes it such a special place to visit today. It is rumored that the antique furnishings within the hotel are actually worth more than the building itself.
You'll find four main dining rooms, each with a charm of their own. Pictured is the Lebanon Dining Room.
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Other first-level dining rooms include the Buckeye Room, Shaker Room, and the Dickens Room. The Shaker Dining Room features several Shaker period artifacts, while the Dickens Dining Room features a rare collection of the famous English author's books on display.

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On the menu, you'll find several delicious meals to choose from. You'll even find a selection of "Historic Dinners," which have been served since the hotel's beginning.
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Pictured is the Golden Lamb Roast Turkey Dinner, which is one of the Historic Dinners. To view a full menu, click here.
Over the years, 12 U.S. Presidents have visited the inn, as well as several notable authors such as Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Mark Twain.
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Each guest room is named after a famous guest who stayed at the inn or dined in the restaurant. Pictured is the Charles Dickens Room.
The Golden Lamb is a rare piece of both Ohio and American history, making it absolutely worthy of your bucket list.
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Where else in Ohio can you dine the way they once did in the 1800s?

The Golden Lamb is located at 27 S Broadway St., Lebanon, OH 45036. Have you been here before? What was your experience like?

For more historic restaurants in Ohio, check out our previous article: These 11 Old Restaurants In Ohio Have Stood The Test Of Time.

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