📍 Now Open! | Order Now: 440-551-9416 | 792 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, OH 44044

Welcome to Pub 1812 at Rider’s Inn, where two centuries of history meet a bold new culinary chapter. Nestled in the heart of Painesville, this newly reopened gem breathes new life into the historic Rider’s Inn—first established by Joseph Rider in the early 1800s to serve weary travelers and wagon drivers passing through Northeast Ohio.

Today, Pub 1812 honors that legacy with a modern twist—serving up mouthwatering meals in a warm, rustic setting that captures the spirit of the past with the flavor of today.

Led by local chef Leonard Merriman, formerly of Knock Offs in Willoughby, the kitchen turns out elevated comfort food that’s quickly earning rave reviews. Think fall-apart pot roast with root vegetables, decadent duck a l’orange, and perfectly crisp ale-battered haddock. For lighter fare, try the vibrant Roasted Beet Mélange salad, or indulge in indulgent starters like Crab Cakes Oscar and Fried Corn Riblets.

The menu covers all cravings—from gourmet entrees to handcrafted burgers like the signature Pub 1812 Burger or the craveable French Onion Burger Bowl. Don’t forget to end on a sweet note with a Molten Chocolate Torte or the irresistible Cinnamon Ember Ice Cream.

The ambiance at Pub 1812 matches the menu: inviting, charming, and rooted in American history. Whether you’re dining fireside, enjoying craft cocktails, or soaking in the Inn’s 200-year-old atmosphere, it’s a dining experience unlike any other in Lake County. Come and enjoy!

History never tasted so good. Come for the story—stay for the food.

Pub 1812
📍 792 Mentor Avenue Painesville, Ohio
📞 440-551-9416
🌐 pub1812.com
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