

Located in Historic Sharpsburg, MD
Delicious Food & Libations
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Since 1936
More than your average Tavern. We offer a full menu with daily specials.
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Our Story
Captain Raleigh Bender was a C&O Canal boatsman and proprietor of this fine tavern. Since 1936, Captain Benders Tavern has fed the hungry, quenched the thirsty, and served loyally, the historic community of Sharpsburg, Maryland. More than your average Tavern. We offer a full menu with daily specials.


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Captain’s Creations
Homemade, fresh, innovative Dressings and Sauces prepared and seasoned to perfection in-house by our fearless Captain. Available for purchase – take some home today!

Created by Stephen E. Kemmet (aka The Captain), Chef and Owner of Captain Benders Tavern

Bleu Cheese Sauce
Ingredients: Mayonnaise, Sour Cream, Bleu Cheese Crumbles,
Vinegar, Lemon Juice, Italian Seasoning, White Pepper.

Mild Wing Sauce
Ingredients: Aged red cayenne peppers, distilled vinegar, salt, butter, garlic powder, black pepper, sugar, dry mustard and xanthan gum.

Ranch Sauce
Ingredients: Heavy Cream, Mayonnaise, Lemon juice
and Monarch Ranch seasoning

Chicken/Pork Marinade
Ingredients: Olive oil, soy sauce, red wine, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, jerk seasoning, lemon juice, teriyaki sauce, water

Honey Lime Pistachio Sauce
Ingredients: Pistachios, Key Lime Juice, Honey, White Onion, Yellow Mustard, Cilantro, Parsley, Mayonnaise, White Pepper.

Hot Wing Sauce
Ingredients: White pepper, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, blackening seasoning, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, fresh jalapenos & habaneros

BBQ Sauce
Ingredients: Garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, sugar, chili powder, black pepper


Open for Dine In, Carry Out or Delivery.
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