A Chef’s Kitchen
King’s Arms Tavern
Governor’s Palace
Gabriel Archer Tavern
- Hungry groups can make their way just a block from Merchant’s Square to A Chef’s Kitchen for an unforgettable meal. Groups of up to 26 can observe their food being cooked right in front of them while they sit at long tables theater style. Chefs make sure the experience is interactive by asking and answering questions from the audience. The five-course meals are usually paired with about four wine choices while chefs highlight the history of the food as well a little about food science. www.achefskitchen.biz
King’s Arms Tavern
- Located on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg, King’s Arms Tavern offers a collection of 10 historic dining rooms with a Colonial flair. Each room is candlelit, with some sporting wood floors for a unique historical ambiance. Culinary highlights include the roast prime rib of beef and Colonial game pie, which is a mixture of rabbit, venison and other wild meats. Groups can rent out the eatery for up to 250 people or reserve one of its four secluded dining rooms for a smaller gathering of up to 34 people. www.history.org
Governor’s Palace
- Built in 1722 and surrounded by beautiful gardens, the Governor’s Palace stands tall in Colonial Williamsburg as a beacon of its history. Previously the home to dignitaries such as Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry, the structure still entertains world leaders today, most recently welcoming Queen Elizabeth II during her U.S. visit in May. Groups can rent the palace’s grounds all year long for tented events for up to 200 people. www.history.org
Gabriel Archer Tavern
- Situated on the outskirts of the city amongst the picturesque Williamsburg Winery, Gabriel Archer Tavern is a Colonial-style eatery with food standouts such as its mushroom terrine and smoked salmon. The restaurant’s expansive deck is covered with wisteria and overlooks the winery. The venue often welcomes groups of up to 200 people in its variety of gathering spaces. www.williamsburgwinery.com