The United States was founded in 1776 and Georgia officially became the fourth state when it ratified the Constitution in 1788. But however long ago this seems, the roots of Georgia's oldest bar are even older.

What is Georgia's first bar?

In its list of the oldest bars in every state, VinePair identified The Pirates' House as Georgia's first. It's housed in an old inn and tavern established in 1753 as the state became more established, welcoming in more visitors.

The inn and tavern grew out from what was the Herb House, built in 1734 as a home to the gardener of what was the first public agricultural experimental garden in America, which was established by Georgia's founder James Oglethorpe in 1733.

Where is the Pirates House?

The Pirates' House is in Savannah at 20 East Br

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