The Rathskeller Tavern
The Rathskeller History
Monthly Music Events
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Saturday, January 11th: Rick Stiener
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Sunday, January 12th: Rick Charwin
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Saturday, January 18th: Thomas Johnston
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Sunday, January 19th: Stephen Di Joseph
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Friday, January 24th: DRAG QUEEN SHOW
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Sunday, January 26th: Michael Arenella
Check back soon for additional listings.
Catch Open Mic Night every Thursday in The Rat!! Sign-up sheets are out at 8:30pm & music starts at 9pm!!
We want to thank Alex Wolfson, our loyal Frenchtown friend & patron, who launched our weekly Open Mic Night, "The Frenchtown Underground." It was hosted by Alex, Banjo Bill, Jesse Ketchel, Rich Cahill, and a few other dedicated musicians who selflessly kept this going in The Rat for many years, and we hope that it will continue to provide a community gathering sport in Frenchtown for years to come.
Don't forget about our bi-weekly Tuesday Trivia night, also downstairs in The Rat.
Poker Night every Friday! Over $100,000 in prizes each year, brought to you by America's #1 poker league, World Tavern Poker. Play for free every week, 7pm & 9pm.
Thank you for joining us to welcome our participating musicians. We hope to see you again at The National Hotel to listen to our next performer.
Exceptional Moments
“The Rat,” as it is frequently called, features a full-service bar, identical menu to the upstairs Restaurant & Bar, satellite TV for sports enthusiasts, a comfortable eating area, a wood-burning fireplace for those cold nights in the winter, and a spacious lounge area separate from the bar area for events, Open Mic Night, and more.
The Gathering Spot
Rathskeller Tavern has become the area’s late - night destination, with music and special nights bringing life to this historic building and its predecessor that dates back to 1833, when it was a stagecoach stop and a brothel. It was a simple cellar then, but in the early 1980s, it became a cellar pub and was renamed “The Rathskeller,” which is German for “cellar under City Hall.” It quickly grew to become one of Frenchtown’s favorite watering holes, and is nicknamed “The Rat.” The stained glass windows behind the bar pay homage to the literal interpretation of “The Rat.”
Gallery
Karaoke Night Every Wednesday
Every
Wednesday
8:30 PM
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12:30 AM
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Thousands of Songs
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On-Screen Lyrics
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100s curent hits
Prizes
Giveaways
Working Hours
Bi-Weekly Tuesday Trivia Night
Don't forget about our bi-weekly Tuesday Trivia night, also downstairs in the Rat. Tuesday Trivia is the brainchild of our good friend, Russ Coen. He and our General Manager, Marlon Aranha, launched Tuesday Trivia on December 28th, 2010, and it has become an instant favorite. Tuesday Trivia runs every other Tuesday from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. at The Rat, unless otherwise indicated on this page.
Next Trivia night is scheduled for: Tuesday, April 30th, 8-10pm
Monday
Closed**
Tuesday
4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
4 p.m. - 2 a.m.*
Wednesday
Thursday
4 p.m. - 2 a.m.*
Friday
4 p.m. - 2 a.m.*
Saturday
4 p.m. - 2 a.m.*
Sunday
Closed**
*Or last customer
**Open for special events.
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.