The Sunken Well Tavern

720 Little Page Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: (540) 370-0911
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Although not located in a historic building, The Sunken Well Tavern is special because it is situated on the killing fields below the Sunken Road at Fredericksburg. At the time of the battle in 1862, Sisson’s Grocery Store stood where the Sunken Well Tavern now stands, just below Marye’s Heights. Union Troops attacking the Sunken Road from Hanover Street were fired on by Confederate Brig. Gen. T. R. R. Cobb’s Brigade, who was positioned at the stonewall that runs behind the Sunken Well Tavern. The monument behind the Sunken Well Tavern depicts Confederate Sergeant Richard Kirkland of the 2nd South Carolina while on his mercy mission. After the battle of Fredericksburg, Kirkland climbed over the stonewall and provided water to the fallen Union soldiers. The same ground was fought over again during Union Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker’s Chancellorsville campaign.

The Sunken Well Tavern is a great place to grab a few drinks before exploring Marye’s Heights and the Sunken Road. The place has a comfortable vibe and has live music on the weekends. The staff is always friendly and the large flat-screens behind the bar provide the perfect place to catch a game. The menu offers standard pub fare and the Sunken Well Signature Deli Sandwiches are always great. It’s hard not to waste away the day at the Sunken Well Tavern until you realize that the Sunken Road waits within walking distance. Make sure to look closely at the stonewall that runs behinds the Sunken well Tavern. It is the only original section that was standing at the time of the battle.