Brittingham's was originally built in the year 1743 as an Inn where peaceful men could rest and partake of good drink and jovial companionship. During the Revolution it bore the sign of the "TROOPER" where many a tankard was raised to toast the sucess of the American cause. General Lafayette's soldiers, billeted at their outpost around St. Peters Church of Barren Hill, found the Inn to be a heartening off-duty gathering place.

Local residents told of seeing the initials of many of Lafayette's men inscribed in the stone walls of the root cellar under the Inn. Entrance to the "cave" was from the outside of the building down a twenty foot circular staircase, now sealed shut.

The Barren Hill Fire Company was established in the Inn's bar after the livestock complex was totally consumed by fire. Mounted in the original bar area is an enlarged photograph of the "Farmers and Drovers", circa 1860, portraying life in those times.

Around the turn of the century men gambled on the first floor while dances were held on the third floor--the music furnished by a lone fiddler. Patrons from that era were first to notice that the building was haunted. Legend tells of the devil peering in the windows whenever any card playing was going on. Even today, strange events occur including the sounds of unfamiliar music coming from the third floor. Many of the current staff enjoy telling of unusual and unexplained happenings.

Prior to and during the Civil War, the Inn was used as an "Underground Railroad." A tunnel ran from the Inn to the General Lafayette Hotel, then to St. Peter's Cemetery. The escaping slaves would then make their way north to Canada and freedom.

In the 19th Century the Inn was known as the "Farmers and Drovers Hotel". Large sheds behind the building weathered the livestock being driven down the pikes to the freight yards at Spring Mill. After a rest, the journey continued down Barren Hill Road for the largest livestock sale in the Philadelphia area.

Brittingham's became an Irish Pub in the late '70's when it was owned and operated by Frank and Nancy Brittingham. In 1992 the Pub was purchased by three naval aviators, Ed, Neel and Ric. Two of the former pilots, Ed and Neel kept the tradition of Irish music, food and spirits alive.

In February 2003 Mike and Susan Allan became the new owners and plan to carry on the excellent dining and entertainment tradition. A new menu has been put in place, new chefs have been hired and Britt's is ready to tantalize your taste buds. Bring your dancin' shoes and enjoy the entertainment!