Olde Pink House

The old Habersham home, now known as the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern, is furnished with antique paintings, crystal chandelier and the ghost of Mr. Habersham, a very entertaining spirit.

The Habersham house is situated on land granted by the Crown.  It opened in 1771 and was noted for its beauty and symmetry.  Some of the secret meetings held there helped to secure the independence of the colonies.

The exterior walls were plastered over soft native brick and by 1811 the pink bled through thus becoming known as the Pink House.  Pink House became the location of the first bank in the State of Georgia, Planters Bank.  The cast-iron vaults are still there today, now used as wine cellars.

When the Habersham house was eventually restored to its former elegance, the ghost of James Habersham Jr. came home. It seems the ghost is only active between fall and spring when Mr. Habersham lived in the house.  He did not stay there during the hot summer months.  Candles go out for no reason; other candles flame up by themselves.  One of the restaurant cooks claims to have 'seen' Mr. Habersham on numerous occasions, just standing in the kitchen watching her cook.  Occasionally someone will 'feel' Mr. Habersham's hand on their shoulder.  When asked if any of the restaurant personnel would stay in the house at night....alone.  The reply was a resounding NEVER!

Stop at the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern, located at 23 Abercorn on Reynolds Square.  Enjoy the delicious cuisine and perhaps meet Mr. Habersham's ghost.