1800’s: Visit the home of Boston’s oldest cocktail, the Ward Eight at a Top 20 legendary U.S. restaurant, dating back to 1883.

1920’s: Enjoy historically inspired local cocktails like the “Molasses Flood 1919” over vintage machine cut ice, in an establishment that hasn’t changed since the 1920’s.

1930’s: Sample locally brewed Cask Ales from the largest selection on tap in the U.S., served in an old corset store.

1950’s: Try a Boston Cream Pie where it first originated and the location of JFK’s bachelor party in 1953.

1960’s: You’ve heard of comfort food, now sample ‘comfort cocktails’ invented by local mixologists in Boston’s most retro speakeasy basement bar.

• Learn about authentic drinks including Flap Dragon, Flip, Grog, Gumption, Jingle, Syllabub and Whistle Belly Vengeance.
  
• Hear how taverns played a role in the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s Ride, the Siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
  
• Hear stories of tavern keepers of bygone Boston and their colorful clientele including James Otis, Sam Adams and Judge Sewall.
• Discover the origins of local tavern names such as the Bunch of Grapes, Bell in Hand and Green Dragon.

Start:  Downtown Crossing T Station - Finish: State St T Station (approximately 2 hours)

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