The Tavern in Abingdon, Virginia, is believed to be haunted by several spirits, including a female ghost known as "the Tavern Tart". The building, which dates to 1779, has a long and varied history that includes stints as a tavern, inn, post office, and hospital during the Civil War, contributing to its reputation for paranormal activity. This female ghost is thought to have been a prostitute who was murdered by a client. She has been seen staring at men from a window. She is known to pinch male customers on the rear. Staff and diners have reported hearing phantom footsteps in empty parts of the restaurant. Objects have been known to move on their own. The building's authentic 18th-century stone and wood interior contributes to its spooky, historic atmosphere. Staff are often happy to share the building's many ghost stories with curious customers.