1832
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The Pioneer Inn and Tavern Law legalized drinking in public bars and saloons. The Golden Age of cocktails thrived for nearly a century until the 1919 Volstead Act almost destroyed the craft of the American bartender by outlawing the production and pleasure of alcoholic beverages. However, in hidden rooms and dark basements, thirsty patrons still sought spirits. And so the Speakeasy was born, booming until the repeal of Prohibition in 1933.

Nearly another century after Prohibition’s repeal, left only with fond memories and old bar manuals, the art of mixing drinks is alive today thanks to the efforts of dedicated bartenders, historians and drinkers alike. It’s because of their diligence and passion that the pleasures of artfully crafted cocktails, fine wine and masterfully prepared food has kept the spirits of the night dancing on our tongues and in our hearts. Welcome to the celebration of our history.

Nearly a century ago, the American bar learned to whisper. Laws tried to silence the shaker, yet behind unmarked doors the craft survived guarded by bartenders, sustained by curious drinkers, and preserved in the margins of old bar manuals. Tavern Law is our salute to that lineage: the Golden Age remembered, rehearsed, and performed nightly. We lean into history not as costume but as craft clear intentions, measured technique, and hospitality that makes room for conversation to stretch.

Our bar reads like a living library. Classics arrive the way their authors intended cold, balanced, and aromatic while house signatures riff with modern tools and a little mischief. We clarify, chill, and cut our ice to fit the glass; we build bitters and syrups with the same care a kitchen gives its stocks. Whether you choose faithful standards or the “Quick Decisions” list, the goal is the same: precision on the palate, memory in the glass. Ask for something spirit-forward, bright and citrusy, or secretly dangerous we’ll tailor the pour.