During the American Civil War, horse drawn stagecoaches brought news of events from far away locations. Townspeople gathered bits and pieces of information reported by the driver and passengers as the journey progressed. On one such occasion, there was news that in the Battle of Bull Run in Virginia, all was not going well for the North.
A political argument ensued in our Taproom. In those days, a lusty brawl was great sport for all, and when the scuffling ended, there was no one left standing except the burly bartender. Just then, a latecomer rushed through the door and breathlessly asked: "What news of the battle?" The bemused bartender is reputed to have replied: "We just fought the Battle of Bull Run right here!"
A political argument ensued in our Taproom. In those days, a lusty brawl was great sport for all, and when the scuffling ended, there was no one left standing except the burly bartender. Just then, a latecomer rushed through the door and breathlessly asked: "What news of the battle?" The bemused bartender is reputed to have replied: "We just fought the Battle of Bull Run right here!"
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Order our Bull Run Gift Cards online below, in person or by phone. Gift cards will be mailed out within 3 business days of purchase. Redeemable for food, beverage, concert tickets or retail items at Bull Run exclusively. To use the card, present it at the time of purchase; any available balance will be applied toward your purchase.
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Step back in time and relax in the authentic atmosphere of this centuries old Tavern that was the first stop on the Boston-to-Albany stagecoach route along "The Great Road" in Colonial days. Our Tavern is the heart and soul of Bull Run, and we encourage you to enjoy what we call "Boots Off Comfort."
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In 1946 post-war Shirley, 31-year-old Lee Guercio first peered through the windows of a tiny tavern on Great Road. Little did he know that 75 years and three generations later, his vision of operating a "little joint" would joyfully continue. While the Tavern has stood for centuries, the longest running ownership has been in our family.
This Tavern Video 2020
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In mid-March of 2020, the whole world stood frozen in an eerie present. The pandemic meant the engine of our 74-year-old family business screeched to a halt and the road ahead was unknowable on a scale we'd never felt. Within 48 hours, our management team had put together a plan for Phase One that involved a complete overhaul of our operations.
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The Bull Run will continue to offer for purchase quality meats, seafood & produce as well as all items we make in house such as sauces, dressings, hummus & our Bull Run Cheese Dip. We will NO LONGER SELL: household products, baking goods, cleaning items. Please note: IF a specific brand is out of stock, we will give you a comparably priced brand.
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