Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know About Haywood House.
The Haywood House was originally built as a hotel by Confederate General Hinch P. Mabry and his wife, Abbie Haywood Mabry, and quickly became the social hub of Jefferson. Construction began around 1865 and was completed by 1868, occupying an entire city block and mirroring the Marshall House in Savannah, Georgia.
In 1871, a fire devastated several buildings in Jefferson, including the Haywood House. Despite the damage, the Haywoods managed to save a quarter of the structure.
Although the Haywood House never returned to hotel use, the family and their descendants lived there until 1962, when Clarence C. Braden, a local philanthropist, passed away. Following his death, a large fortune in coins was discovered in the house, attracting international media attention.
Treasure hunters left the building in poor condition until Gary Hurst of Dallas acquired it in the late 1980s. Hurst restored the home and used it to house retail establishments and a dinner theater.
In the early 1990s, the Texas History Museum, organized by B.B. Barr and Johnny Roe of Dallas, took over the property, showcasing a collection of rare banking artifacts. After the collection was moved in 2003, the Haywood House was put up for sale again.
Paul and Carol Harrell purchased the home in 2005 as a private residence, then renovated the space for historical authenticity and began giving tours.
In 2019, Alan and Theresa Ponder acquired the property, and the Haywood House Restaurant and Cocktail Bar was established to welcome locals and tourists to become part of our historic community.
Come on in. We’d love to show you around.
Join us for brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Come for dinner on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday evenings at 5:00 pm.
We are open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights and until 10:00 pm on Sunday and Monday.
Yes, we will reserve your table for 2 to 20 for your convenience.
Give us call at: 903-601-4070
We have 2 full-service bars stocked with top-shelf spirits, craft beer, and local wines. We also have an extensive selection of imported and domestic beers and wines on tap for your enjoyment.
We serve the best specialty cocktails in East Texas. In fact, they have been featured in ETX View magazine for their originality and popularity among our guests.
Come to Haywood House for Monday Mug Night. Enjoy draught beer specials from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Come as you are. We welcome you to Haywood House, no matter what you’re wearing.
Yes, we have both private dining areas and event spaces.
Experience the privacy and romance of the secluded Well Room with seating for 8 for just $75.
Have Haywood House host your next big event. Complete the Large Party and Events Questionnaire to get a price estimate for your event. Choose the Banquet Room, with spillover to the Cigar Lounge, the mezzanine overlooking the bar, and the outdoor patio overlooking ____ St. Or choose the main dining room and bar downstairs. All our venue options are opulent and affordable.
When you’re looking for wedding reception halls in Jefferson, TX, look no further than Haywood House. We would love to host your wedding shower, bachelor or bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, and wedding reception. And when you’re ready, we’ll be here for the baby shower, too.
We welcome families with children to dine at Haywood House.
Haywood House is one of the premier restaurants with outdoor seating in Jefferson, TX. Join us for dinner or drinks on one of our three lovely patios any time of the year.
We would be happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and have several vegetarian/vegan options on the menu. Please speak with your server about your dietary needs.
We have ample parking across the “street” from the restaurant.
Enjoy live music during our annual Christmas Show, when we feature three eclectic local artists each year.
Monday Mug Nights from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm are a favorite among the locals for specials on draught beer and wings.
We host Trivia Night in Jefferson, TX, every other Sunday evening at 6:00 pm. Bring your team of 2-4 to compete for prizes.
In addition to growing our own herbs for seasoning our unique Euro-American cuisine, we also support Texas breweries and local wineries: Enoch’s Stomp Vineyard and Winery in Harleton, TX, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards in Pittsburg, TX, and Kiepersol Winery in Tyler, TX.
