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OUR ENTIRE SELECTION OF RAISED GLASSES, LIFTED SPIRITS, AND SHARED JOURNEYS
BEYOND OUR BORDERS

Ernest Hemingway as seen in American Public House Review
BAR HEMINGWAY AT RITZ PARIS
Our intrepid free-lancer; Madeleine Henn takes us with her to Paris, France.
Noel at The Brazen Head Pub in Dublin, Ireland as seen in American Public House Review
 BRAZEN HEAD
David McBride visits the oldest pub in Ireland and perhaps all of Europe.
A pint of Guinness at the Gravity Bar above the Guinness Storehouse ion Dublin, Ireland as seen in American Public House Review
GUINNESS STOREHOUSE
A sip of the holy nectar at its source in Dublin, Ireland.
Who'da Thought it Pub as seen in American Public House Review
IN SEARCH OF THE LAMB
We travel to Glastonbury England in search of a family's WWII legacy.
O"Connor's Muskerry Arms in County Cork, Ireland as seen in American Public House Review
 MUSKERRY ARMS
David McBride enjoys a pint while his wife kisses the Blarney Stone in County Cork.
The Pure Malt Scottish Pub as seen in American Public House Review
THE PURE MALT
 Madeleine Henn is back in Paris where she finds a Scottish pub.
Iconic red roofed shop in Quebec City, Canada as seen in American Public House Review
ST PATRICK PUB
Robbie & Karen Mc Bride visit historic Quebec City in Canada.




THE CIVIL WAR REMEMBERED

AP Hill as seen in American Public House Review
CASHTOWN INN
Fine ale and a discussion of our country's growing pains near Gettysburg, PA.
Farnsworth taps as seen in American Public House Review
THE FARNSWORTH HOUSE INN
A pilgrimage Gettysburg and a raise of the glass to the holy ground.
Statue of Joshua Chamberlain as seen in American Public House Review
JOSHUA'S TAVERN
APHR goes down east to Brunswick, ME and toasts a local hero.
Gettysburg cannon as seen in American Public House Review
O'RORKES FAMILY EATERY AND SPIRITS
Looking for gods and generals in Gettysburg, PA




HAUNTED TAVERNS
AP Hill as seen in American Public House Review
CASHTOWN INN
Fine ale and a discussion of our country's growing pains near Gettysburg, PA.
Carbon County Jail's Ghost Hand as seen in American Public House Review
THE DEATH OF
HONORABLE PUBLICANS
A day in the CARBON COUNTY JAIL.
The Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon near Virginia City, NV as seen in American Public House Review
GOLD HILL HOTEL AND SALOON
Down the tracks of the Virginia to a haunted saloon near Virgina City, NV.
A window at the Logan Inn in New Hope, PA as seen in American Public House Review
LOGAN INN
APHR checks into a most haunted inn in New Hope, PA.
Boots on the stairs to The Millionaire's Club at the OLd Washoe Club as seen in American Public House Review
OLD WASHOE CLUB
History, ghosts, and western spirits haunt the Washoe Mountains in Nevada.
Dylan Carew at the Sergeantsville Inn in Hunterdon County, NJ as seen in American Public House Review
SERGEANTSVILLE INN
 A congenial tavern in Hunterdon County, NJ.




TRACKS AND TAVERNS
The Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon near Virginia City, NV as seen in American Public House Review
GOLD HILL HOTEL AND SALOON
Down the tracks of the Virginia to a haunted saloon near Virgina City, NV.
Logo on a growler at J.J. Bitting brewing Co. in Woodbridge, NJ as seen in American Public House Review
J.J. BITTING BREWING COMPANY
APHR honors a congressman who supports the small, craft beer brewer.
Pub sign at the Lmabertville Station as seen in American Public House Review
LAMBERTVILLE STATION
APHR hops off the vintage parlor rail road car in Lambertville, NJ.
Sign at the Mill Lane Tavern as seen in American Public House Review
MILL LANE TAVERN
APHR strolls down the tracks to
Rockaway, NJ
The Station at Mountain Lakes, NJ as seen in American Public House Review
STATION AT MOUNTAIN LAKES  
APHR pulls into a pub in a unique, historic community.
locomotive at the Tamaqua, PA station as seen in American Public House Review
RESTAURANT AT THE STATION
APHR rides the rails to Tamaqua, PA. for a pint of Railbender Ale.
Lionel coal car at The Train Station in Mountain Lakes, NJ as seen in American Public House Review
THE TRAIN STATION 
A non-pub sidebar. to The Station at Mountain Lakes article.
New Hope & Ivyland steam engine as seen in American Public House Review
TRIUMPH BREWERY
Step off the train and have a freshly brewed beer in New Hope, PA.




WATERSIDE BARS
Black Bass sign as seen in American Public House Review
THE BLACK BASS HOTEL
A beautiful old  tavern on the Delaware in PA that has it all.
Sign at the Black Bass Hotel in Lumberville, PA as seen in American Public House Review
BLACK BASS HOTEL - REOPENING
Walk across the the Roebling Footbridge to beautiful Lumberville, PA
Puffy the Ducky Totem at Boiling Springs Tavern in Boiling Springs, PA as seen in American Public House Review
BOILING SPRINGS TAVERN
John West visits a melting pot of a tavern in Central PA
The logo at The Cat's Eye Pub in Fell's Point; Baltimore, MD as seen in American Public House Review
CATS EYE PUB
Fell's Point, Baltimore provides the backdrop for Chris's favorite barstool
Celtica Logo as seen in American Public House Review
CELTICA
We go ashore on Long Wharf in Newport, RI and get a hankerin'  for an Irish stout.
Dennet's Wharf as seen in American Public House Review
DENNETT'S WHARF RESTAURANT AND OYSTER BAR
A trip to Maine's Penobscot Peninsula.
Neon Clam at Flo's Clam Shack in Middletown, RI as seen in American Public House Review
FLO'S CLAM SHACK
Chris and Fran get happy as clams  in Middletown, RI.
Bicycler along the Delaware as seen in American Public House Review
INDIAN ROCK INN
We ramble through Upper Black Eddy, PA.
Detail from pub art at McSeagulls in Boothbay Harbor, ME as seen in American Public House Review
McSEAGULLS WATER FRONT RESTAURANT
 An institution on Boothbay Harbor Maine.
Beautiful sunsets. Good beer.
Sign at Mudville Pub in Newport, RI as seen in American Public House Review
MUDVILLE PUB 
Watch a minor league baseball game right from your bar stool.
Christmas candle as seen in American Public House Review
SLAINTE IRISH PUB 
Sip a stout overlooking the Christmas boat parade in Baltimore Harbor.  
Boothbay Lighthouse as seen in American Public House Review
THISTLE INN
Nostalgia and beautiful seascapes abound in Boothbay Harbor, ME.
Twistie's coconut head as seen in American Public House Review
TWISTIES TAVERN
Laid back attitude and mystery reside  in Strathmere, NJ.
Rockland Light as seen in American Public House Review
WATERWORKS RESTAURANT
A beautiful seascape and a beer
in Rockland, Maine.
The wheel on the Rum Runner II in Newport, RI. as seen in American Public House Review
THE WHARF PUB
Chris & Fran take a cruise on The Rum Runner II out of Newport, RI.
BREWERS AND BREWPUBS
Barack Obama at the Brew Works in Bethlehem, PA as seen in American Public House Review
BETHLEHEM BREW WORKS
Barack Obama visited Bethlehem, PA during his 2008 primary campaign.
Logo of Capitol City Brewing Company in Washington DC as seen in American Public House Review
CAPITOL CITY BREWING COMPANY
APHR is in our nation's capitol where we visit one of our favorite monuments.
Detail from sign at Crooked Rooster Pub in Watkins Glen NY as seen in American Public House Review
CROOKED ROOSTER PUB
Amidst the stunning scenery of New York's Fingerlakes is a fabulous brewpub
General lafayette as seen in American Public House Review
GENERAL LAFAYETTE INN AND BREWERY
We celebrate the contributions of General Lafayette to our Revolution
Stained glass sign at Gritty McDuff"s in Portland, ME as seen in American Public House Review
GRITTY McDUFFS
APHR can't travel to Portland, ME without sampling an exceptional beer.
Logo on a growler at J.J. Bitting brewing Co. in Woodbridge, NJ as seen in American Public House Review
J.J. BITTING BREWING COMPANY
APHR honors a congressman who supports the small, craft beer brewer.
Bill Dillard at Market Cross Pub & Brewery in Carlisle, PA as seen in American Public House Review
MARKET CROSS PUB & BREWERY
APHR shares a conversation and some  freshly brewed beer in Carlisle, PA.
sign at THE SHIPYARD BREWERY in Portland Maine as seen in American Public House Review
SHIPYARD BREWING COMPANY
We're back in Maine for a late summer vacation. One last beer would hit the spot.
Kettle at Trinity Brewpub in Providence, RI as seen in American Public House Review
TRINITY BREWHOUSE   
We take thee water ferry up to Providence and enjoy a fabulous freshly brewed IPA.
New Hope & Ivyland steam engine as seen in American Public House Review
TRIUMPH BREWERY
Step off the train and have a freshly brewed beer in New Hope, PA.
Dean Jones, brewer at Wagner Valley Brewing in Lodi New York as seen in American Public House Review
 WAGNER VALLEY BREWING
The creator of a wonderful IPA on the banks of Lake Seneca, NY.




COLONIAL TAVERNS

Black Bass sign as seen in American Public House Review
THE BLACK BASS HOTEL
A beautiful old  tavern on the Delaware in PA that has it all.
Sign at the Black Bass Hotel in Lumberville, PA as seen in American Public House Review
BLACK BASS HOTEL - REOPENING
Walk across the the Roebling Footbridge to beautiful Lumberville, PA
Castine fort as seen in American Public House Review
CASTINE'S MILITARY LEGACY
 A non-pub sidebar piece to ourDENNETT'S WHARF article
City Tavern sign in Phila. PA as seen in American Public House Review
CITY TAVERN 
APHR goes back in time to early Philadelphia.
Dublin Pub sign in Morristown, NJ as seen in American Public House Review
THE DUBLIN PUB 
We go to Morristown, NJ and remember a day off  from the Revolutionary War.
Cannon at the Arsenal in New Castle, DE as seen in American Public House Review
EAGLE AND CANNON TAVERB
APHR disembarks in Old New Castle, Delawre.
The Griswold Inn as seen in American Public House Review
THE GRISWOLD INN
 An Essex CT landmark.
Sign at the Inn at Millrace Pond in Hope,NJ as seen in American Public House Review
THE INN AT MILLRACE POND
A rustic yet elegant pub
in Hope, New Jersey
The Jessop's Tavern sign in new Castle, De as seen in American Public House Review
JESSUPS TAVERN
APHR is in New Castle, Delaware drinking up its colonial charm and history.
General lafayette as seen in American Public House Review
GENERAL LAFAYETTE INN AND BREWERY
We celebrate the contributions of General Lafayette to our Revolution.
Detail from the sign at Man Full of Trouble Tavern in Philadelphia, PA as seen in American Public House Review
MAN FULL OF TROUBLE TAVERN
APHR visits the oldest still standing tavern in Philadelphia, PA.
Mc Conkey's Tavern as seen in American Public House Review
McCONKEY'S FERRY INN
A look at a historical and authentic colonial tavern in Washington's Crossing, PA.
A detail from the Painting entitiled about the Fries Rebellion in Quakertown< PA as seen in American Public House Review
McCOOLE'S RED LION INN
APHR climbs down from our carriage in Quakertown, PA.
George Washington as seen in American Public House Review
THE POWER OF ONE  
A non-pub sidebar piece to the Dublin Pub article.
Anne and Ridley Enslow as seen in American Public House Review
RESPITE, RHYTHM AND REVOLUTION
Chris Poh attends a gathering of the New Jersey Militia's Heard's Brigade.
Whitehorse sign as seen in American Public House Review
WHITEHORSE TAVERN
A memorable nightcap and a toast to Rochambeau in wondrous Newport, RI.




  UNIQUE AND UNCOMMON

Ale Mary's nun painting as seen in American Public House Review
ALE MARY'S
A unique neighborhood bar at Fells Point in Baltimore MD.
Sign on The Cave at Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH as seen in American Public House Review
THE CAVE
APHR is in the White Mountains of NH at the bar beneath Mt Washington Hotel.
Al Capone as seen in American Public Houser Review
EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY
A haunted season special. Between pints we visit the first prison in the U.S.A.
Flow as seen in American Public Houser Review
FLOW
FLOW is a both a pub and a museum of art and culture in Jim Thorpe, PA
Santa ornament in Bethlehem, PA photographed by Kathleen Connally as seen in American Public House Review
A LOVEFEAST FOR THE HOLIDAY
Kathleen Connally, our award winning photoblogger visits Bethlehem, PA.
Detail from the cover of BUCKS COUNTY INNS AND TAVERNS by Kathleen Zingaro Clark as seen in American Public House Review
OLD BUCKS COUNTY INNS AND TAVERNS
Noted author;, Kathleen Zingaro Clark contributes her knowledge and talent.
Label of Bluecoat gin from Philadelphia Distilling as seen in American Public House Review
PHILADELPHIA DISTILLING
APHR visits the home of Bluecoat gin to see the works and sample some spirits.
The Rose and Crown as seen in American Public House Review
THE ROSE AND CROWN
In Disneyworld, A British pub may be imagineered, but the spirit is real.
Washington House as seen in American Public House Review
WASHINGTON HOUSE
Pub partner to the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, PA.
Twistie's coconut head as seen in American Public House Review
TWISTIES TAVERN
Laid back attitude and mystery reside  in Strathmere, NJ.




WESTERN SALOONS

Sunrise over the BUCKET OF BLOOD as seen in AMERICAN PUBLIC HOUSE REVIEW.
BUCKET OF BLOOD SALOON
 Sunsets and spirits in Virginia City, Nevada.
The Genoa Saloon as seen in American Public House Review
THE GENOA BAR AND SALOON
An authentic western pub in the stunning setting of the Carson Valley.
The Menger Hotel as seen in American Public House Review
THE MENGER HOTEL
Where the Rough Riders were born in San Antonio, TX.
The Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon near Virginia City, NV as seen in American Public House Review
GOLD HILL HOTEL AND SALOON
Down the tracks of the Virginia to a haunted saloon near Virgina City, NV.
Boots on the stairs to The Millionaire's Club at the OLd Washoe Club as seen in American Public House Review
OLD WASHOE CLUB
History, ghosts, and western spirits haunt the Washoe Mountains in Nevada.
Bailey the kitten has his nightly shot in the Ponderosa Saloon in Virginia City, NV as seen in American Public House Review
THE PONDEROSA SALOON AND MINE
Memories of the 60's TV show, BONANZA and new Virginia City,
 CELTIC PUBS
Braveheart flag as seen in American Public House Review
BRAVEHEART HIGHLAND PUB
 An authentic taste of Scotland in Hellertown, PA.
Celtica Logo as seen in American Public House Review
CELTICA
We go ashore on Long Wharf in Newport, RI and get a hankerin'  for an Irish stout.
Detail from the sign at The Dark Horse Pub in Philadelphia, PA as seen in American Public House Review
THE DARK HORSE PUB AND RESTAURANT
A meeting place for Americans and our friends from the British Isles.
Dublin Pub sign in Morristown, NJ as seen in American Public House Review
THE DUBLIN PUB 
We go to Morristown, NJ to remember a day off  from the Revolutionary War.
Sign at The Dubliner Irish Pub in Wasihington, DC as seen in American Public House Review
THE DUBLINER IRISH PUB
 We are down in DC for the season of Patrick sesaon. A pint is certainly in order.
Detail from taps at Lillies' in NYC as seen in American Public House Review
LILLIE'S
A beautiful, NYC Irish-American pub. Urban and Victorian instead of quaint.
The Rock outside of McGrath's Irish Pub in Killngton, VT as seen in American Public House Review
THE McGRATH'S IRISH PUB
John and Nancy West sip a Smithwicks in Killington, Vermont.
Tracy, the owner of McMenemy's Restaurant and Pub in Portsmouth, NH as seen in American Public House Review
McMENEMY'S PUB
John and Nancy West find 100,000 welcomes in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Sign at Michael kelly's Irish Pub blow Villa Vito in New Hope, PA as seen in American public House Review
MICHAEL KELLY'S IRISH PUB
An Irish Pub directly below an Italian Restaurant. What could be better?
Mitchell's irisn music session as seen in American public House Review
MITCHELL'S CAFE
We meet in Lambertville for a spirited Irish music session
Molly Maguires Pub as seen in American Public House Review
MOLLY MAGUIRES PUB
A fine Irish bar and a remembrance of its namesake movement in Jim Thorpe, PA.
The shoe of David Mc Bride at Molly's Pub in NYC as seen in American Public House Review
MOLLY'S SHEBEEN
We are back in Manhattan to sample a stout and a bit of the old blarney.
Kilt night at Porter's Pub as seen in American Public House Review
PORTER'S PUB
Wear your kilt on 'kilt night' to PORTER"S PUB in Easton, PA and receive a free pint.
The Pure Malt Scottish Pub as seen in American Public House Review
THE PURE MALT
 Madeleine Henn is back in Paris where she finds a Scottish pub.
Tommy Makem as seen in American Public House Review
THE SHANACHIE PUB
APHR honors Tommy Makem with a visit to Gery Timlin's pub in Ambler, PA.
Civil War re-enactors firing their weapons as seen in American Public House Review
A SHOT FOR A VOLLEY
Line up along Broadway in Jim Thorpe, PA for a famous St. Patrick's Day parade.
Christmas candle as seen in American Public House Review
SLAINTE IRISH PUB 
Sip a stout overlooking the Christmas boat parade in Baltimore Harbor.  
Irish Billy Briggs of Tir na nOg Irish Pub in Trenton, NJ as seen in American Public House Review
Tir na nOg
APHR Went to Trenton,NJ  on St. Patrick's Day '09.
Detail from A label at the Ugly Oyster in Reading, PA as seen in American Public House Review
UGLY OYSTER
A truly splendid Irish Pub in Reading, PA




GREAT  LOCALS FROM EVERY CORNER

The logo of anvil Bar and Refuge in Houston, TX as seen in American Public House Review
ANVIL BAR AND REFUGE
Robert Heugel invites us to the remodeling of his own refuge in Houston,TX
Puffy the Ducky Totem at Boiling Springs Tavern in Boiling Springs, PA as seen in American Public House Review
BOILING SPRINGS TAVERN
John West visits a melting pot of a tavern in Central PA.
A "bishop's collar" on a pint of Guinness as seen in American Public House Review
THE BISHOP'S COLLAR
A generous pour of a pub in Philadelphia.
PA
Blackbread cafe painting as seeen in American Public House Review
BLACKBREAD CAFE
When in Jim Thorpe, PA Climb the stairs to a warm, modern ambiance.
Eight Ball on a pool table at the EAGLE HOTEL in Quakertown, PA as seen in American Public House Review
EAGLE HOTEL
Sip a lager and play a litle pool in Quakertown, PA
Ear Inn sign as seen in American Public House Review
EAR INN
 Music and a fascinating legacy is offered  in Soho, NYC.
JT's in Jim Thorpe as seen in American Public House Review
JT'S ALL AMERICAN STEAK AND ALE HOUSE
A destination in Jim Thorpe, PA.
Sign at Jack's Firehouse in Philadelphia, PA as seen in American Public House Review
JACK'S FIREHOUSE
A great pub in Philly which inhabits a real firehouse from 1871.
Logo of King Eider's Pub in Damariscotta, ME as seen in American Public House Review
KING EIDER'S PUB
 A comfortable, inviting pub in Damariscotta, Me.
Marine Room clock as seen in American Public House Review
MARINE ROOM TAVERN
Artists, patriots, and bohemians mingle in Laguna Beach, CA.
Pete D'Costa owner of the National Hotel in Frenchtown, NJ as seen in American Public House Review
THE NATIONAL HOTEL
APHR attends the rebirth of a national treasure in Frenchtown, NJ
Sign at Old Town Bar in New York City as seen in American Public House Review
OLD TOWN BAR
APHR tops off our glass with Christmas spirit in New York City.
P.J. Clarke's sign in NYC as seen in American Public House Review
P.J. CLARKE'S
APHR is in NYC to reacquaint ourselves with an institution and a pub culture icon.
Three generations of McManus as seen in American Public House Review
PETER McMANUS CAFE
An NYC institution that has long served its community well.
McSorley's Ale House as seen in American Public House Review
McSORLEY'S ALE HOUSE
A Manhattan watering hole attracts a smart, lower east side crowd.
Dylan Carew at the Sergeantsville Inn in Hunterdon County, NJ as seen in American Public House Review
SERGEANTSVILLE INN
 A congenial tavern in Hunterdon County, NJ.
Tavern On Jane sign as seen in American Public HOuse Review
TAVERN ON JANE
 A lovely Greenwich Village stop for an evening's refreshment.
Kelly Harrington, owner of Tessaro's as seen in American Public House Review
TESSARO'S
Great food and drink, and a traditional pub experience in Pittsburgh.
Ship painting at the Wharf Rat Bar in the Fells Point section of Baltimore as seen in American Public House Review
THE WHARF RAT
Raise a glass with the pirates at Fells Point in Baltimore.
Dylan Thomas as seen in American Public House Review
THE WHITEHORSE TAVERN
 The NYC home away from home to the eminent Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas.




OFF THE WELL WORN PATH
boat house sign as seen in American Public House Review
THE BOAT HOUSE
Our launching article from the charming town of Lambertville, NJ.
Glen Thunder Corn Whiskey logo from Finger Lakes Distilling in Burdett, NY as seen in American Public House Review
FINGER LAKES DISTILLING
We are in a lovely part of the world sampling exquisite spirits.
Neon Clam at Flo's Clam Shack in Middletown, RI as seen in American Public House Review
FLO'S CLAM SHACK
Chris and Fran get happy as clams  in Middletown, RI.
Town's Inn sign in Harpers Ferry, WV as seen in American Public House Review
THE TOWN'S INN
APHR heads on down to Harpers Ferry, West Virgina.



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