About Us

Step inside Puempel's Olde Tavern and into a different time as you enter a historic space that's been welcoming visitors for over a century. Joseph Puempel founded it as a boarding house and tavern in 1893, where it welcomed many Swiss immigrants seeking a new way of life. Their son Otto lived upstairs and continued the tradition until he passed away. Having grown up behind the tavern, Chuck Bigler purchased it with the mission of preserving its integrity and authenticity for future generations. The comforts, charm, and atmosphere that appealed to settlers and travelers back in 1893 has been infused with the energy and integrity of over a century of patrons from all walks of life. The ambiance of old-world Swiss tradition, a commitment to local foods and drink blends, and the contemporary energy of the local community and its visitors allow Puempel's Olde Tavern to thrive as a throwback to a simpler time.