Most bars feature spirits likevodka , ginandwhiskey , but others are home to a different sort of spirit — the spectral kind . These ( real ) haunt vaunt ghost both playful and hair - fostering . Here , 16 haunted bars where you may enjoy some boos with your liquor .
Ear Inn
New York, NY
Back in 1817,the Ear Innwas a democratic watering hole for sea dog — in fact , it was so beloved by one sailor that he never left . Mickey live on on a higher floor in the inn until he was strike by a auto in front of the barroom and died . While his corporeal form accepted last call , his spiritual spirit still remain at the bar . Today , Mickey ’s ghost is a mischievous measure regular , make love to finish customers ’ pint of beer and twat female employee and patrons .
One if by Land Two if by Sea
This restaurantis set in the former bearing business firm of Vice President Aaron Burr , who infamously shot and killedAlexander Hamiltonin a affaire d’honneur . Burr ’s daughter , Theodosia , was lose at sea , but that did n’t stop her from returning home to see her father — both of them presently haunt their former residence . A maître d ’ quit after he was pushed up and down the stairs one too many times by Burr , and many woman have had their earrings buck off by Theodosia .
The Brass Rail
Hoboken, NJ
Legend has it that in 1904 , a wedding held atThe Brass Railwas cut short by catastrophe , when the bride tripped at the top of the stairway , broke her neck and kick the bucket . Her husband wrote a quick self-annihilation note , “ now that my wife was taken from me , there is no reason for me to dwell , ” and hang himself in a room near the staircase . Today , the bar is haunted by the couple , who walk up and down the ill - fat staircase . The New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society regain “ validation ” of the couple in a exposure of the staircase , which shows a white wisp of dope hang eerily near the steps .
The Judge’s Bench
Ellicott City, MD
The Judge ’s Benchbar was once home to Berger ’s Grocery and the Berger kinsperson , whose teenaged daughter , Mary , hanged herself in 1962 when her parents refused to let her date a local son . Today , Mary ’s wraith dig doors , stomps around and peak toilets — just like any angsty teenager .
Stone’s Public House
Ashland, MA
This Bari screen with ghost of all ages , starting with Captain John Stone , who built the lodge in 1832 . Many patrons believe they are being stared at by his painting on the paries , and some write up smelling cigar smoking in its neighborhood when no one is smoking . Another sprightliness belongs to a move around salesman who was inter in the basement after Stone accused him of betray at poster and drink down him . Yet a third reported shade is that of a little young woman name Mary who was hit by a train and go in the inn in 1963 . Her liveliness reportedly know on in a dress kept in the barroom ’s attic . Apparently , Mary savour her place in the Classical Greek . A female employee once took the dress menage but Mary did n’t like that . Eventually , the employee pass the apparel , traumatized by what she had experienced .
Captain Tony’s Saloon
Key West, FL
Located on the site of a former morgue , Captain Tony’sis rife with hauntings . Back in 1865 , when the morgue was still standing , a hurricane strike Key West and washed forth all the bodies that were awaiting inhumation or autopsy — except for one . This body ended up buried beneath the building , enclosed by a wall which now flanks Tony ’s poolroom . The saloon was also construct around a tree that was once allegedly used to hang criminal — most famously the “ Lady in Blue , ” who slaughtered her boy and hubby . Both she and the mystery physical structure purportedly haunt the bar , locking room access , whisper to patrons and loosely frighten off the bejeezus out of multitude .
Earnestine & Hazel’s
Memphis, TN
Before it was a legal profession , this building was everything from a church building to a pharmacy to a sporting house . The namesake sisters who both died in the nineties are often hear giggling upstairs , and they have been known to play songs from the nickelodeon to go along with the conversation in the stripe . Once , employees were talk about James Brown and “ I Feel in effect ” suddenly started blast through the speakers , and when , on another occasion , dispossession was the topic of conversation , the Rolling Stones song “ Sympathy for the Devil ” began to toy . At least the spirits have good gustatory modality in euphony .
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop
New Orleans, LA
Lafitte ’s was make forJean Lafitte , a pirate and privateer who helped Andrew Jackson defend the urban center of New Orleans from British capture during the War of 1812 . Lafitte hauntsthis baras a full - bodied phantom , a uncommon phenomenon in the paranormal world . dress as a sailor , Lafitte stands near the open fireplace until he is noticed , and then disappears .
Menger Bar
San Antonio, TX
While no less than 38 spirit frequent theMenger Hotel , the most famed is Theodore Roosevelt , who recruited many of his famous Rough Riders for the Spanish - American War at the bar . His ghost is often seen there having a drink in his military uniform . While live , Teddy occasionally rode his sawbuck straight into the bar to inspire possible military recruit . And , on one transcription taken by a wraith Orion , you’re able to hear a man yelling “ get your knight ! ”
Simon’s Tavern
Chicago, IL
A former speakeasy , the space features a mural depicting the bar ’s former habitue — except for one noticeable fix . The painting once include the likeness of the bar proprietor ’s son ’s mistress ( who was married ) . When she was killed in a car accident , news of the taboo relationship spread through township . The bar tried to make the scandal go away by cut her epitome out of the mural . Now , people claim to feel a chill operate through them every clip they slip away where the woman in the mural once was .
The Fenton Hotel Tavern and Grille
Fenton, MI
The Fenton Hotelis haunted by its longtime custodian , Emery , who walks around on a higher floor , thumping on wall to tell the current tutelary staff to get a move on with their workplace . vino drinking glass hanging by the root word in the bar have been known to wing across the elbow room . And , most strangely , a client repeatedly sit at table 32 and orders a shot ofJack Danielson the rocks , only to vanish once the barkeep returns . It ’s unknown if Emery is to blame for all of this bodily function , or if more than one emotional state calls the hotel home .
Shaker’s Cigar Bar
Milwaukee, WI
This bar ’s owners give dare wraith hunter who choose to remain overnight in the “ Vermillion Room ” a 50 - 50 probability of making it through the evening without bolting for the door — some mass do n’t even last an time of day . In 2001 , a pile of bones was discovered beneath the floorboards of the penthouse above the bar . The bones are believe to the remnants a 16 - twelvemonth - one-time prostitute named Molly , who was murder in the 1920s . Today , the penthouse can be let out for a night of paranormal hallucinations , ego - turning doorknob and more .
Pioneer Saloon
Goodsprings, NV
work up in 1913 , thisWild West saloonhas a fierce history , which only adds to its genuineness . In 1915 , a Isle of Man named Paul Coski was caught chisel at cards . When the dealer called him out , the miner hurl at him . The principal shot him flop in the public house . The bullet holes in the wall were never patched and the saloon proudly displays them as a sort of commemoration . To this day , Paul ’s ghost still haunt the website of his death , glaring at customers from the dark corner .
Basement Bar
Santa Monica, CA
to begin with aVictorian - era restaurant , then a jazz guild , then a wine cellar , this space is now home to both a pelvic arch , retro cocktail lounge and a friendly specter diagnose Delia . The sprightliness of this old dame , the last caretaker of the the three estates , usually minds her own business but from time to time divert herself by flick the lights and slamming the doors . There ’s even a cocktail named after her , Delia ’s Elixir , a mixing of bourbon , agave , lemon yellow and raspberries .
White Eagle Saloon
Portland, OR
Once dub the “ Bucket of Blood ” because of the frequent , tearing brawl , the waterfrontWhite Eagle Saloonabounds with ghostly stories . A tunnel - like portal in the cellar ( which was rumored to once be an opium den ) has inspired stories of shanghaied guests who were secretly transported through a web of caves out to sea . Many psychics have felt disturbing presences emanating from the cellar , while patrons have report all the usual phantom tucket , including toilet flushings and levitating objects .
Kell’s Irish Restaurant and Pub
Seattle, WA
This charming Irish pothouse was a mortuary in the early 1900s . Corpses were haul in and out of what is now the bar ’s front door , and bodies were embalmed in the advanced day plebeian area . A bartender has reported often witness a little girl waiting at the top of the stairs , while other employee claim to have seen a tall , older man wearing a suit jacket and an “ old - timey ” hat who go away once you notice him . The pub was featured on the Travel Channel’sGhost Adventures , and professional determined that the building was , in fact , haunted by many spirits .
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