Founded: 1720
Type of business: Restaurant and bar
Location: Sewell
In 1720, John Budd built a log cabin at the edge of a forest that later became a location where five main roads intersected. Later in 1776, the property’s new owner, John Barnes, petitioned in Gloucester County Court to license the house as a tavern because “there is not one said road nearer than eight miles on one side and five on the other.” It quickly became a safe haven for tired travelers and their horses, but now, it’s a restaurant. Even though the business’ focus has shifted over the years, visitors can still see the original log cabin that anchors the property.
