The middle section of the building was used for manufacturing pottery, while the two small rooms in the front of the building were used as the gift shop.

Palin and his wife lived in the two back rooms until she died in 1975. After her death he never came back into the work area of the building and lived alone until he died at the age of 94. When the building was sold at auction the tools he was using at the time of his wife’s death were still in place in the cement sink used for cleaning clay under the Palladian Window on the back wall.

The historic building and ambience are perfect for special occasions. We accommodate banquets, rehearsal and wedding dinners, business dinners and meetings.

The restaurant seats more than 175 and has additional seating on our covered deck and patios. With five dining rooms of various sizes we can usually provide a private room. Dancing is possible and we can arrange for live music.

(Left) Owners Karin and Roy Moor at the front door to welcome you to the Whitehall.

The Moors moved to Williamsburg after spending 20 years in London and the Near East. They purchased the building in 1997 to create a European-style restaurant reflecting many of the features of their favorite restaurants in Europe.

Manager and Maitre D', Ernest Green, has many years experience in senior positions in fine dining establishments, including 22 years in two of the top 5 Star hotels in Virginia. Ernest has been with the Moors from the first day and is responsible for the training of a knowledgeable, dedicated, and permanent staff.