Twisties Tavern on the Bay - started out
as a speakeasy during prohibition. Owned
by Howard & Gert Charleston and known as 'The Strathmere Inn'. In the 1950's Jimmy &
Rose Twist bought the place and they ran a restaraunt with Rose & Joe
'Potatoes' working in the kitchen, and Jimmy tending bar. Local residents nicknamed it
'Twisties'
The Twist's owned the building until the 1970's when
it was sold to Marty Riordan. His son Gary and Gary's wife Denise
took over the business in 2000 and renamed it 'Twisties Tavern on
the Bay'. The tavern retains it's old charm from years gone by,
and the interior remains unchanged. It's a favorite place for
locals and vacationers to meet and enjoy homemade food.
Below are 2 old tax 'stamps' for retail liquor sales. From 1933 & 1936, issued to Howard Charleston
Visit their website
- Twisties Tavern on the Bay - for more details about the
tavern including their menu, more history and the mounted fish
& coconut head collections!
Howard & Gert Charleston
1945
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