Terms of Service
The ground rules for using America’s Oldest Bars.
Effective date: July 17, 2026. By using americasbars.com you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Informational purpose & accuracy
This site is an editorial and historical guide. Founding dates, “oldest bar” designations, and historical details are researched claims compiled from public sources — not settled fact — and are provided for general information. We describe our approach on the verification methodology page. Business details such as hours, addresses, and open-or-closed status change frequently; always confirm directly with an establishment before traveling.
Age & responsible enjoyment
This site concerns alcohol and is intended for adults of legal drinking age in their jurisdiction. Please drink responsibly and never drink and drive.
No affiliation
We are an independent publisher. Listing a bar does not imply that it endorses, sponsors, or is affiliated with this site, and names and marks belong to their respective owners.
External links
We link to third-party websites and services for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, availability, or practices.
Intellectual property
The site’s original text, design, and compilation are protected by copyright. You may share and link to our pages for personal, non-commercial use with attribution. Historical facts themselves are not owned by anyone; where we quote sources, those belong to their authors.
Submissions & corrections
If you send us a correction, story, or other material, you confirm you have the right to share it and grant us permission to use it to improve the site, with credit where appropriate.
Disclaimer & limitation of liability
The site is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content, including travel decisions.
Changes
We may update these terms from time to time; continued use of the site means you accept the current version.
Contact
Questions about these terms? Email tyler.perleberg@gmail.com.