Welcome back everyone - today were looking at scary locations you often wouldnt expect
to be scary. Bars. They are places where people go to relax, socialise or just have a good
time. Well, perhaps ghosts do too. There have been many reports of sightings in them over
the years, Ive taken a look at the best cases and gathered them here for you today. My name
is Danny Burke and this is the Top 10 Most Haunted Bars. Alright just before we get into
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Coming in at number 10 now we have The Ear Inn. It was constructed in 1770 by James Brown,
an African-American Revolutionary War Hero. Many years later, it became a popular hangout
for sailors. One of them was a man called Mickey. He lived upstairs at the inn - one
day, when returning to the inn - he was smashed into by a car and killed instantly. Having
not reached his destination, the locals believe his spirit became tied to The Ear Inn. In
the years since then, many who stay at the inn say they see him wandering the halls of
the hotel above. You can even get a tour of the upstairs if you ask nicely - although
be warned, many people who have done it don't actually recommend it because of just how
scary the place is. The downstairs seems to be safe but even then, I wouldnt put it past
Mickey to slide up next to you at the bar.
Next up at number 9 we have Ye Olde Man and Sycthe. This pub in Bolton England dates back
to 1251, making it over 750 years old. Its always been known as a creepy and haunted
place to the locals but gained international notoriety in 2014 when the landlord claimed
one of the many ghostly spectres there was captured on CCTV. Landlord Tony Dooley discovered
smashed glass on the floor when he came down to the bar in the morning. Naturally, he went
straight to the CCTV to check the tapes. Strangely, he found it had stopped recording shortly
after 6:18 AM. He wound it back and there, to his horror, appeared to be the ghost of
a man who was executed during the English Civil War in the 17th century. The soldier,
thought to be Royalist James Stanley, supposedly spent the final year of his life staying at
the pub before his gruesome execution. He was beheaded in the square right in front
of the pub. The chair that he sat waiting for his death in is still inside the building.
Perhaps thats to blame for his sightings over the years …
Next up at number 8 we have Bobby Mackeys Nightclub. This bar in Kentucky has been open
for 150 years - not as long as many on our list but still enough time to wrack up some
pretty scary stories. When it was built in the mid 19th century, locals believed that
satanic practices were common there, with animals and even humans being slaughtered
on a routine basis. Some people even go so far as to say that this bar site on top of
a portal to hell itself. They believe this is the reason why a number of horrific crimes
have been committed nearby. The ghost of local girl Pearl Bryan is said to haunt the bar.
In 1896, she was beheaded by her boyfriend and his roommate in a nearby field after an
abortion attempt went horribly wrong. In the 1950s, a dance hall girl called Joanna, who
worked at the venue, was pregnant by a young singer. When she made her intentions known
to marry the boy, her mobster father arranged to have him killed. Joanna then poisoned her
father before taking her own life. Some visitors to the bar have claimed theyve seen all 3
of them - still tied to the bar because of the horrific events that happened.
Moving on to number 7 we have Tigers Tap Room. This hotel in Tuscon Arizona is just packed
with strange stories that will give you chills - it probably needs its own video. Originally
opened in 1919, this bar and the associated Hotel Congress have played host to a number
of infamous characters over the years. John Dillingers gang stayed here. Wyatt Earp shot
killed Frank Stilwel right across the street. Ghost hunters clamber for the chance to stay
in room 242, where a hotel guest supposedly took her own life with a gun. If you examine
the closet closely you can still see the bullet hole. If you spend the night in that room,
many say its almost certain you will wake up and see her watching you sleep. One man
even said he woke up to his dog barking at the bathroom. When he stepped inside he found
all of his belongings had been stuffed into the toilet and the bathtub was overflowing
with water …
Next up at number 6 we have Pioneer Saloon. First of all, amazing name - I love it - but
lets look at why it has such a haunted reputation. It lies about 35 minutes west of Las Vegas,
out in the desert of Nevada, in the little town of Goodsprings. In the early 20th century,
it was a hub of life with many bustling hotels, shops and apartments. The times moved on though
and so did the people - all thats really left now is the old Pioneer Saloon. Inside, youll
find 3 holes piercing the tin wall. These were made when a drunken miner, cheating at
poker, lunged for the card dealer. The dealer quickly drew his gun and shot 3 gunshots that
went through the man and wall, killing him. In the years since then, many people believe
they still hear the bullets punching through the tin wall, or cries of pain that come from
the darkness or simply the shuffling of cards. Locals believe this is all the ghost of the
miner, trapped here forever, still wanting to finish his game but always meeting the
same end.
Moving on to number 5 now we have The Whitehorse Tavern. This bar claims to be not one the
oldest, but the oldest bar in The US. It was opened in the Rhode Island Colony way back
in 1673. Visitors report an instant sense of dread when they step inside. Thats not
surprising when you learn that the place wasnt just used as a bar over the years - it was
also a British military quarters during the Revolutionary War and a boarding house in
the early 20th century. One of the most famous ghosts that is commonly reported is that of
an elderly man who died while renting a room upstairs. They never identified who exactly
he was and that same fate met his ghost. To this day, nobody knows who he is. Paranormal
investigators first move is to ask for his name - but still nobody knows. Perhaps more
scary is the other most reported ghost - that of a small girl, often heard crying on the
second level near the bathrooms. People have also tried to contact her - but perhaps its
best left alone …
Moving on to number 4 we have The Banshee Labyrinth. Yes, thats a scary name and thats
not accident. This is an example of a bar that was renamed because of its haunted nature.
Built in Edinborough Scotland, t was originally called the Nicol Edwards pub. For as long
as its been standing, the nightclub and bar has been situated right above the citys underground
vaults. Anyone from Edinborough will tell you that the vaults have a reputation for
being a hub of criminal activity, a meeting spot for dangerous people and the place where
many have met a grisly end. On top of that, theres also reports that its been hope to
creatures from the spirit world. Perhaps the most famous is The Banshee. As some of you
might already know, a banshee is a female spirit in Irish mythology known to be an open
of death. If you hear a banshees cry, death is not far behind. When the pub was being
refurbished a few years ago, a group of worken all heard a terrifying scream. They knew they
were alone and had no idea who or what could have made that unearthly noise. A few hours
later, one of the workers received a phone call informing him that a family member had
passed away. For many people, this was proof that a banshee has made its way up from the
vaults and into this popular Scottish bar …
At number 3 now we have The Menger Bar. This place is often called the most haunted bar
in the Texas - and for good reason. Its one of the oldest bars in the US and was home
to many soldiers, cattle rustlers and notorious criminals on the run. To say there were a
few gun fights here would be an understatement. If you know anything about ghosts then people
often say they are caused by violence, anger and of course, death. Its no surprise then
this place is said to be a breeding ground for ghosts. There are not 1, not 2 or 3 but
32 different ghosts that are said to haunt the bar, hotel and restaurant. One of them
is apparently Teddy Roosevelt himself - yes, the Teddy Roosevelt as in the 26th President
of the US. Although he is said to be friendly - the same cant be said for the other 31 ghosts
- visit them at your peril …
Next up at number 2 we have Lafittes Blacksmith Shop. In many ways, this old building in New
Orleans has been lost in the mists of time. Its thought to have been built in 1762 or
thereabouts. As the name suggests, it was originally used by a blacksmith. But who was
Lafitte? Well, he was a pirate and people say this whole blacksmith shop was just a
front to hide his illegal activities. Its been many years since then but some say the
energy of the evil goings on here has never left. Its now an atmospheric piano bar, lit
only by candlelight. Many visitors have spotted Laffiete standing around the fireplace, where
he is said to have stashed all his pirate gold. He was also a notorious womanizer - and
some people say this is the reason that others will see a distraught woman in old fashioned
clothing pacing towards the back of the building, before fading into the darkness ...
And finally at number 1 we have Jamaica Inn. This in the picturesque countryside of Cornwall
in England but don't let that fool you. It was once featured on the Most Haunted programme
in 2010 - the producers claimed it was one of the scariest episodes they had ever made.
The owners of the inn claim to have heard ghostly whispers - not only in English but
a number of different languages. They often hear the clip clop of horse hooves on the
cobblestones outside only to find nothing is there at all. There is one story though
that is famous above all the others. Legend says that many years ago, a guest left his
half finished drink on the bar and wandered into the night, never to be seen again. His
body was then discovered on the moor. In the years since then, many landlords and guests
have said the mans ghost will wander wander into the bars some nights to try and finish
his drink, of course, he is always too late and will vanish into thin air not long after
walking in. He seems to not want to cause any harm to the living - but locals say the
sight itself is enough to terrify anyone.
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