Our establishment also explores "the golden age of piracy" circa 1690-1730 through a unique collection of authentic artifacts and items from the period. It takes its names from the flagship vessel of the pirate Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard.
In 1718, Blackbeard blockaded Charleston harbor with a fleet of four vessels, plundering
eight ships coming in and out of the port. Queen Anne’s Revenge was sunk later that same year in North Carolina coastal waters shortly before Blackbeard’s final battle. The ship’s remains have been located and are now being recovered by marine biologists.
To make Queen Anne’s Revenge restaurant a reality, our local owners spent nearly two years scouring the world for pirate weapons, cannons, tankards, engravings, coins and other artifacts to begin a collection unlike any seen before. All of the artifacts displayed are documented for authenticity. Our guide booklet, “Charleston and The Golden Age of Piracy,” provides a lively, short history of piracy and gives background on the artifacts displayed. The booklet is available for sale with the proceeds benefiting the Carolina Youth Development Center.