Chowning's Tavern

• 3 out of 5 stars by two cruisers from Ames, Iowa
• November 23, 2007

Quote: Chowning's has a great location in the historic district to be the mid-day meal stop for hordes of tourists. We knew from the guidebooks that this tavern was more for the common folk than the elegant Kings Arms. I had expected to be eating off... Read the full Chowning's Tavern review

From journal Colonial Williamsburg Collage

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Chowning's Tavern

• 5 out of 5 stars by Richk1200 from Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• July 10, 2005

Quote: We left our daughter with my mom and went out with my brother and sister and their girlfriend and boyfriend. My brother had been to Chownings before on a college trip, so he took us there. What a unique experience! They all dress in authentic... Read the full Chowning's Tavern review

From journal Family Fun in Williamsburg

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Chowning's Tavern

• 3 out of 5 stars by moonlightgraham from Atlanta, Georgia
• June 9, 2005

Quote: Right on Duke of Gloucester St. Nice patio area with vine-covered trellis to create shade. Sandwiches and chips is the typical menu item. Nothing fancy, but good and not too expensive.

From journal Williamsburg

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Chowning's Tavern

• 3 out of 5 stars by MLL7 from Gainesville, Florida
• January 11, 2004

Quote: Chowning's only serves "gambols" (appetizers) in the evening. There are no reservations and there is always a wait. There was a street fire right in front if the restaurant, which is where we waited and kept warm. There are no private tables... Read the full Chowning's Tavern review

From journal Williamsburg Christmastide

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Chowning's Tavern

• 1 out of 5 stars by schantz1972 from Nashville, Indiana
• September 24, 2003

Quote: We were extremely disappointed in Chowning's Tavern after having eaten at Christiana Campbell's, Kings Arms, and Sheilds Taverns. This was a very informal affair where we walked through a cafeteria line, purchased a sandwich, a plastic dish of cole... Read the full Chowning's Tavern review

From journal History at Williamsburg, VA

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Chowning's Tavern

• 5 out of 5 stars by jkolivier from Greencatle, Pennsylvania
• July 27, 2003

Quote: Pleasant atmosphere for the family. The meals were normal portion size and excellent. Desserts were large enough to split between two and wonderful. Service was friendly and paced nicely.

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Chowning's Tavern

• 4 out of 5 stars by travelbug59 from Burke, Virginia
• February 18, 2003

Quote: Chowing's is a tavern known for its Brunswick Stew and Welsh Rarebit. It is open for lunch, dinner, and sometimes for evening colonial entertainment and light fare called "Gambols." The average price range for dinner is about $30, but lunch will be... Read the full Chowning's Tavern review

From journal "Williamsburg Then and Now"

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Chowning's Tavern

• 3 out of 5 stars by gorboduc from Salem, Massachusetts
• October 11, 2002

Quote: The most casual of the Williamsburg taverns, Chowning's (pronounced Chew-ning's) is also the most reasonably priced. During lunch, it serves homey favorites like pulled prok barbeque and Virginia Ham and Gloucester Cheese sandwiches. At night,... Read the full Chowning's Tavern review

From journal Colonial Williamsburg

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