The Black Horse Tavern & Pub, located in Mendham, is one of the oldest restaurants in New Jersey. The tavern, shown here, opened in 1742 and is believed to play host to George Washington at one point.

The Black Horse Tavern and Pub in Mendham has been in business since 1742. The 300-year-old tavern recently underwent a 10 month renovation and has now reopened.

The Black Horse Pub in Mendham — one of New Jersey’s oldest restaurants — is reopening on Jan. 13 after completing renovations. The multi-million-dollar restoration began in March 2024 and ...

Located at 1 W. Main St., the Black Horse Pub and Tavern dates to 1742. It was originally the farmhouse home of Ebenezer Byram, one of Mendham’s founding fathers.

The back area of The Black Horse. Photo: Lee Davies The family-friendly pub will also be hosting events including quiz nights on Mondays and live music on Saturdays.

The Black Horse Tavern & Pub, located in Mendham, is one of the oldest restaurants in New Jersey. The tavern, shown here, opened in 1742 and is believed to play host to George Washington at one point.