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Libations and Small Bites

The 1889

Named for the year, not the room


The hotel opened in 1889 and has run continuously since. The lounge carries the date because it sits in the oldest part of the plan, off the lobby and next to Chancellor’s.

It is the perfect place to unwind after a long day, a libation before your dinner table is ready, and the room people come back to afterward.

Smoked Wings —  8 pc 11 / 12 pc 14

Crispy fried smoked wings tossed in your choice of signature sauces.

Oishii Shrimp Cocktail — 18

Poached Oishii shrimp served with lemon and citrus‑chili cocktail sauce.

BBQ Brisket Nachos — 18

Tri‑color tortilla chips layered with BBQ beef brisket, melted cheese sauce, sour cream, avocado crema, and fresh pico de gallo.

Truffle Chips — 14

House‑made potato chips with white truffle oil, truffle salt & parmesan, served with bleu‑cheese dipping sauce.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail — 17

Eight chilled shrimp tossed in house pico de gallo, served with tri‑color tortilla chips.

Charcuterie — 16/30

Chef’s cured meats, domestic & imported cheeses, Marcona almonds, cornichons, fresh berries, and assorted spreads.

Fried Pickles — 13

Crispy hand‑cut pickle chips served with spicy ranch dressing.

Served with one side.

*Classic Burger — 16

½-lb blend of chuck, short rib & brisket with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and choice of cheese. Also available with Grilled or Fried Chicken.

*Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich — 14

Crispy hand-breaded chicken breast tossed in Nashville hot-honey sauce, topped with house-made pimento cheese on a toasted brioche bun.

Oyster Sliders — 14

Three sweet rolls filled with crispy fried oysters, peppercorn aioli, and house slaw.

Taco Trio — 14

Three soft flour tortillas (choice of shrimp, chicken, or steak) topped with shredded lettuce, cheese, and fresh pico de gallo.

*Almost Heaven Burger — 19

½-lb burger with applewood-smoked bacon, sautéed creamed mushrooms, smoked gouda, and roasted shallot aioli on a dill bun. Also available with Grilled or Fried Chicken.

*Southwest Black Bean Burger — 14

Black-bean, corn, pepper & onion patty topped with fresh pico de gallo and chipotle aioli on a toasted brioche roll.

Please inform your server of any allergies. *Items marked with an asterisk may be served raw or undercooked; consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Tequila Sour 15

Blanco Tequila, Fresh Lime, Agave, Egg White & Bitters

Gin Tom Collins 10

Bombay, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Topped with Club Soda, Lemon Garnish, Cherry

Aperol Spritz 10

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange Garnish

Spiced Margarita 13

Silver Tequila, Orange Liquor, Lime Juice, Agave, Jalapeño, Tajin Rim

Raspberry Sangria 11

Pinot Grigio, Raspberry Liquor, Raspberry Simple Syrup, Topped with Sprite

Blenny Old Fashion 12

Maple Syrup, Rittenhouse Rye, Port Wine, Bitters, Splash of Soda, Muddled Cherry and Orange

Strawberry Bourbon Smash 13

Fresh Muddled Strawberries, Elijah Craig, Fresh Lemon, Sugar, Mint for Garnish

Bourbon Pear 14

American Honey, Pear Absolute, White Cranberry Juice, Topped with Prosecco

Mango Martini 12

Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Puree, Lime Juice, Sugar Rim

Blueberry Lemon Drop 11

Blueberry Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Tito's, Fresh Blueberries

Grapefruit Basil 12

Vodka, Grapefruit, Simple Syrup, Garnished with Basil Leaves

Manhattan Sidecar 14

Rittenhouse Rye, Grand Marnier, Sweet Vermouth, Lemon Juice, Topped with Filthy Cherries

Lavender Dream 12

Housemade Lavender Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Vodka

Big Timber Brewing IPA

Elkins, WV, ABV 6.5%

Dogfish 60 Minute

Milton, DE, ABV 6.0%

Corona

4.5% Mexico

Modelo

4.5% Mexico

Pilsner Urquell

Plzen, Czech Republic, ABV 3.5%. THE ORIGINAL PILSNER THAT STARTED IT ALL, DATING BACK TO 1838

Amstel Light

Amsterdam, North Holland, ABV 3.5%

Heineken

Amsterdam, Netherlands, ABV 5.0%

Samuel Adams Boston Lager

Boston, MA, ABV 4.8%

Stella Artois

Leuven, Belgium, ABV 4.8%

Yuengling

ABV 4.5%

Big Timber Brewing Porter

Elkins, WV, ABV 6.5%. Silver Metal Winner, Great American Beer Festival 2022. Bronze Metal Winner, World Beer Cup 2023

Guinness

Dublin, Ireland, ABV 4.2%

Angry Orchard Cider

Walden, NY, ABV 5.0%

Lager
We carry all major American Light Lager

We have an EXTENSIVE wine list with more than 100 labels available in our cellar. Ask your bartender for the wine list and a recommendation to suit your palate.

Vintages are subject to change based on availability.

Chancellor's at The Blennerhassett, a Giovanni Hotel and Spa. Photo: Karl Gabb for Taylor Hospitality

Beside the dining room


Chancellor’s is through the archway. Most evenings begin in one room and end in the other. Outdoor seating is available if the weather is nice.

And The Conspiracy


The closed door on the floor below. Take the stairs. A quick call will give you the door code to our speakeasy.

the conspiracy at The Blennerhassett. Photo: Karl Gabb for Taylor Hospitality
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