Address	Web
215 Great Road (Route 2A), Shirley, MA, US, 01464	Email: Send an email
Phone: 978-425-4311	Web: http://www.bullrunrestaurant.com/
Fax: 978-425-4314
In Seth Chandler's "History of the Town of Shirley" is documented that this tavern, the first stop on the Boston to Albany Route, was once called 'Stagecoach Inn'. Clearly, in those days, the stage brought news of events in other locations, and gathered as well, bits and pieces of happenings along the way, to be reported as the journey progressed. Upon one occasion, during the War Between the States (Civil War), the stage brought news that in the Battle of Bull Run all was not going well for the North. An argument ensued in the Taproom. In those days a lusty brawl was great sport for all, and when the scuffling had ended, lo!, no one was left on his feet save the burly bartender! A late comer opened the door and asked, "What news of the battle? " To which the bartender is reputed to have replied, "We just fought the Battle of Bull Run right here! " Thus was born the present name for the old tavern, for the town wag, amused by the story, the next day painted the words "BULL RUN" on a sign board and hung it over the bar. The name caught on and has lasted to the present day. The Guercio Family, Innkeepers for over 50 years now, have battled over the years to maintain and enhance the ambience of this truly Pre-Revolutionary Tavern, where superb cuisine, smilin' service, singular entertainment and sensible prices prevail. So it is that we chose for our logo the determined, fire-breathing, charging bull.