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10 Literary Cafés, Pubs, and Restaurants to Feed Your Muse

Writers need to eat (and drink) too.

While history’s most famous authors wrote immortal words, they themselves were mortal, and often in need of a cup of coffee and a sandwich, or perhaps a pint and a sympathetic bartender. Over time, some of their watering holes have taken on a bit of reflected glory, with plaques, tours, and memorabilia attracting modern bookworms. Whether patronized by writers or inspired by literature, here are 10 bars and restaurants to fuel your imagination.