Former Tavern restaurant in Old Salem to open soon

The historic building turns into a restaurant.

WStoday: Old Salem Tavern historic building in Winston-Salem

There’ll be plenty of parking and outdoor seating at the back of the restaurant.

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The beloved Tavern restaurant in Old Salem is getting ready to welcome customers in the coming days. Old Salem, Inc. sold the property at 736 S. Main St. in 2024 to developers who reimagined the space. Cue Bread of Heaven. The new restaurant will be run by a local pastor who says this project comes from a love of feeding his congregation.

With its traditional decor and simple but savory menu, the Tavern was a local favorite until it closed at the end of 2019. A subsidiary of Charlotte-based RJS Properties, Inc. purchased the building — it plans to preserve the menu and its Moravian history.

Think of your traditional southern meal like shrimp and grits, country ham, and corned beef hash. Let’s talk about dessert: peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, and the classic Old Salem sweet treat — Moravian sugar cake and ginger cookies. Getting hungry yet? Prices range from $7 to $14 (not including taxes).

WStoday: Wooden chairs and tables inside Bread of Heaven, Old Salem Tavern, plus menu item posted outside of the building

You’ll find the menu posted outside the restaurant at the main entry.

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The building is a local historic landmark, which means the restoration will follow strict rules and regulations. New features include upgrades to the outside dining area, dedicated parking, and new kitchen equipment.

The new Old Salem Tavern restaurant plans to open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11:30 a.m. + lunch and dinner will start at 11:30 a.m. every day. We’ll keep you posted on the exact date of opening.

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