Dine During July 4 Weekend
Celebratory Meals, 250 Years in the Making
Celebrate America’s 250th with food, drinks, and refreshments throughout Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area and nearby resort spaces. From morning coffee and house-made doughnuts before the reading of the Declaration of Independence to afternoon snacks, cold beverages, and evening concessions near the celebration, July 4 offers convenient ways to pause, refuel, and keep the day going.
Coffee & Doughnuts at Shields' Tavern
Royal Cup coffee, house-made doughnuts, and bottled water will be available at Shields' Tavern from 8:30–11:00 AM—a fitting beginning before one of the day’s most meaningful traditions: the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the nearby Capitol Building.
Social Terrace Celebration
Walk over to the back of the Williamsburg Inn from Noon - 11:00 PM for All-American eats, family-friendly energy, and a front-row view of fireworks lighting up the south side of Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Greenhow Lumber House Concessions
Your place for sweet and salty snacks, pastries, ice-cold Pepsi products, bottled water, and beer selections in an air-conditioned tent near the Greenhow Ticket Office from 12:00-9:00 PM, from Thursday, July 2 through Saturday, July 4.
Palace Green Concessions
From 2:00-9:30 PM, enjoy chef-curated favorites near Palace Green, including burgers, bratwurst, potato chips, bacon Skewers, warm soft pretzels with beer cheese, popcorn, and non-alcoholic beverages on Saturday, July 4.
Christiana Campbell's Lunch
Open for walk-ins from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
King's Arms Tavern Lunch
Open for walk-ins from 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Williamsburg Lodge Concessions
Stop by the Colony Room of the Williamsburg Lodge between 4:00 PM and 9:30 PM for hamburgers & hot dogs, cold non-alcoholic beverages, light snacks, and sweet treats.
Sweet Tea & Barley
All-day menu open 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Shields' Tavern Buffet
Step inside Shields Tavern this July 4 for a hearty buffet lunch served from 11:00AM to 6:00PM. Beat the heat, gather with family and friends and enjoy a satisfying meal to keep you fueled for an afternoon of celebration and the evening fireworks.
Traditions: Build Your Own Picnic
Make the Fourth easy this year. Skip the prep and enjoy a relaxed, picnic experience—build your plate, grab a drink and settle in at your table. Perfect for a quick stop between celebrations or a casual meal with family and friends.
Chowning's Cider Stand & Garden Bar
Stop by Chowning’s Garden Bar and Cider Stand from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM for colonial-inspired refreshments, classic bites, and a charming outdoor setting tucked behind Chowning’s Tavern. Enjoy pasties, ginger cookies, apple cider, house-made root beer, ginger ale, and other satisfying snacks while exploring the Historic Area.
