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Our Legacy in the Spotlight: Where History Is Always on the Menu

March 23, 2026
Lebanon's historic inn and restaurant is Ohio’s longest continuously running business
Lebanon's historic inn and restaurant is Ohio’s longest continuously running business

Rooted in history and proud to call Downtown Lebanon home, The Golden Lamb has long been a gathering place for travelers and neighbors alike.  We wanted to highlight some of our recent media mentions that spotlight us as a historic destination and place to savor classic comfort food.

 

3 Remarkable Historic Restaurants in Ohio Worth the Eye-Opening Trip
By Kathy Vogel BA, Compass Ohio

Some Ohio stories aren’t told in books or museums. They’re told at the table. These historic restaurants in Ohio don’t just serve memorable meals. They offer a living connection to the past, one course at a time. Each stop is worth the drive, the wait, and the pause to look around.

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10 Dreamy Towns In Ohio That Look Straight Out Of A Norman Rockwell Painting

By Jasper Miller, Family Destinations Guide

Lebanon’s brick-lined streets and historic storefronts transport you to a simpler time. The town’s main drag looks like it was plucked straight from a 1950s postcard. Red brick buildings with charming awnings invite you to peek inside local shops and cafes. American flags flutter gently from lampposts, adding splashes of patriotic color. The town has preserved its historic architecture beautifully, with some buildings dating back to the early 1800sThe Golden Lamb, Ohio’s oldest continuously operating hotel, stands proudly on Broadway Street.

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13 Historic Restaurants In Ohio That Still Feel Timeless In 2026

By Marcy Wynn, Ever After in the Woods

Ohio has restaurants that do not just serve a meal, they serve a time machine with a side of comfort … If you love places where the floors have opinions, the booths have stories, and the recipes refuse to chase trends, this list is your kind of fun. Consider this your 2026 excuse to skip the bland, follow the history, and show up hungry.

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11 Amazing Ohio Day Trips That Are Worth The Drive

By World Atlas Staff

 

In the heart of Warren County, lovely Lebanon has a historic downtown full of brick buildings, locally owned businesses, and easily walkable streets. The town is best known for The Golden Lamb Inn, the state’s oldest hotel and longest continuously operating business. Established in 1803, the current elegant brick structure dates back to 1815. 


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Eat at 15 of Ohio’s Oldest Restaurants

By Nicholas Dekker, Leo DeLuca, Erin Finan, Brandon Gross, Olivia Montgomery, Lainey Novak, Natalie Saddler, Kristina Smith and Jim Vickers.

 

Ohio has plenty of creative chefs and new restaurants that serve up flavors of the world, but it also has plenty of landmark spots that have stood the test of time. These 15 restaurants have long histories and the stories that go with them. From the oldest continually operating business in Ohio (opened in 1803) to one of the first spots in Warren to serve pizza after World War II, these finds should be on your list of Ohio food road trips. 


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