Party like it’s 1761 at Delaware’s oldest bar for St. Paddy’s Day

When thinking about the oldest bar in Delaware, high-profile historic spots such as Kelly’s Logan House in Wilmington or Newark’s Deer Park Tavern may come to mind.

But the state’s oldest watering hole actually can be found on West Main Street in Middletown, a small one-room tavern that first opened in 1761 and was visited by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

So why is Sully’s Irish Pub at The Witherspoon, tucked near the corner of South Broad Street, such a hidden, mostly unknown gem?…

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