Story

The Fiddler’s Inn is one of the last free standing taverns in the city. It was built after prohibition ended in 1933. It immediately became a Wedgwood favorite and many stories have been written there over the years.

The original owner Walter Haines brought music to the Fid early on because of his background as a musician, both as a bass viola player and a tuba player. The name of the pub became the Fiddler’s Inn.

It could have been called “Violas” after the instrument he once played, but he chose the Fiddler. In 1995 a group of soccer friends bought the Fid. At the time it was in complete disrepair. There was little that could be saved from the original tavern. The intent was to renovate the Pub and keep the feel, size and neighborhood tradition alive. Two of the owners had design backgrounds and the goal was to keep the historic qualities intact while introducing new features.

The neon sign, which is one of the oldest in the city is still functioning. The original steel casing which housed many nesting birds was saved while the neon glass was replaced. Unfortunately, the bass viola which was discovered in the concrete sidewalk approaching the front door was not salvageable.

There is a lot of history that has been written on the Fid. Follow the links to learn more. Thanks for being here. Please enjoy your time!