Pirates' House
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Founder | Herb Traub, Jim Casey |
| Headquarters | Savannah, Georgia , United States |
| Products | Southern cuisine |
| Website | www |
Pirates' House is a longstanding restaurant and tavern located in the heart of downtown Savannah, Georgia, United States, with origins dating back to 1734. The earliest building on the site, called the Herb House, was constructed in that same year.[1] Additional adjacent structures were incorporated between 1794 and 1871.[1] The present-day dining establishment was launched by Herb Traub and Jim Casey in 1953,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name and it continues to be a prominent attraction for visitors in Savannah.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
History
Situated on a ten-acre area within the eastern section of James Oglethorpe's initial city layout for Savannah, the Herb House occupies land originally set aside as a botanical garden. This garden, inspired by London's Chelsea Botanical Garden, was referred to as the Trustees' Garden in tribute to Oglethorpe's trustees.[2]
Constructed in 1734 to serve as the gardener’s residence, the Herb House included a hay loft on the upper floor where the gardener slept, while the ground level was designated for storing tools and gardening supplies.[2]
Renovation and ownership
In 1948, ownership of Pirates' House and its surrounding property passed to The Savannah Gas Company. Mrs. Hansell Hilyer, spouse of the company’s president, was instrumental in converting the historic house museum into the restaurant known today. Pirates' House now comprises fifteen dining rooms, has seating capacity for up to 120 patrons, and specializes in a range of southern cuisine.