Welcome to Our Colonial Tavern //

The three-hundred-year-old building that now houses Jessop’s Tavern was originally built in 1674. A cooper named Abraham Jessop lived here and worked at his barrel-making business here in 1724. Throughout the years, 114 Delaware Street has seen many changes. From residential housing to other businesses, 114 has stood the test of time along with the other historic buildings located in Olde New Castle. During the 1950s, it was known as the Captain’s Log Restaurant, and in 1974 it was The Green Frog Tavern. In November 1996, the Day Family opened the tavern as it is now and named it after Abraham Jessop.

We strive to be reflective of the American food history that shaped what we eat today, representative of the English, Dutch, Belgian, and Swedish presence in this region. All influences are comprised in a fashion of which we are now accustomed. Our kitchen strives to maintain authenticity in our Bill of Fare. You will see Dutch cheeses, Belgian favorites, English pub fare, Swedish sauces, and old American dishes. Our chef hand selects all of our seafood to assure freshness. All of our sauces and dressings are made in-house, and much of the baking is done here, as well.

Our bar offers unique beers from around the world and the USA, with a special focus on Belgian beers. Years of hard work have allowed us to offer over 300+ Belgian beer bottles and 30 draft offerings with 20 drafts dedicated to Belgians.

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To serve History at Jessop’s Tavern, one of our purposes is to bring history up-to-date. We strive to do this by catering to the tastes of each new generation and by considering modern practices and present-day standards. That’s why, at Jessop’s Tavern, we want our customers to experience the extraordinary cuisine of a time considered ordinary.