Ye Olde Trail Tavern
Known For
Ohio's oldest continuously operating tavern with 1827 bones still intact
Ye Olde Trail Tavern has been pouring drinks in Yellow Springs since 1827, and the cozy nook interior wears that history without apology. It's a local-favorite institution that still manages to feel like a discovery the first time you duck through its low door.
🕐Best time to visit: Just before closing on a slow winter night
Our Take
Ye Olde Trail Tavern is one of those institutions that earns its cozy-nook reputation through sheer longevity and atmosphere — the kind of place where the creaky wood floors and dim lighting are features, not bugs. Over 2,000 reviews at 4.3 means it's a genuine Yellow Springs anchor, even if it skews more tavern than third-wave coffee spot.
The Vibe
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Location
Downtown
228 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA
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