Wine Wednesdays are underway at The Perch at the historic Peacock Inn every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Savor three wines from around the globe, each paired with a tasting menu created by Wine Director Chris Scully and Chef Mark, inspired by the featured wine region and sourced by local ingredients.

The Princeton landmark at 20 Bayard Lane recently announced that it has received a prestigious 2024 AAA Four Diamond Award for the eighth year in a row, one of only 14 AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotels in New Jersey, and the only hotel in Princeton to earn this prestigious distinction. It also won a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

The Peacock Inn dates back to the 1700s, when it was built on the corner of Main Street and Railroad Avenue, now Nassau Street and University Place. Jonathan Deare, a member of the Continental Congress, purchased the property from Thomas Stockton in 1779, and offered members of the Continental Congress rooms with fireplaces, breakfast, tea, and dinner, according to its written history.

The Peacock Inn was moved to its present location in 1875 when it was purchased by the Princeton Hotel Company, whose president, William Libbey, a Princeton University graduate and professor, is credited with establishing black and orange as the University colors. In 1911 the Peacock Inn was purchased by Joseph and Helen O’Connor, and named after an inn in Midland England. It has been in operation ever since, boasting guests like Albert Einstein (while his house was being finished). It is believed that the basement area of The Peacock Inn, also known as “Peacock Alley,” was used as a Prohibition-era speakeasy. It was completely renovated and refurbished in 2010.

Reservations are recommended for Wine Wednesdays. Click here to reserve your spot today.