Finch and Chubb Inn
and Restaurant

The Finch and Chub Inn and Restaurant is located on the east shore of Lake Champlain, overlooking Whitehall Harbor and Cookes Island. In this very harbor 200 years ago, Benedict Arnold constructed the first American Naval fleet, thereby giving Whitehall claim to being "The Birthplace of the U.S. Navy."

The building that houses The Finch and Chubb was originally used as an ammunition warehouse for the U.S. Navy during the war of 1812. Due to its convenient location, the building was used by smugglers for bootlegging in Prohibition days. The cellar walls of the building (which now protect the wine for the restaurant) are over three feet thick and built with native stone. The first floor of this historic building offers a charming restaurant and cocktail lounge. The view of the harbor from the dining room or outside porch is spectacular. The second floor offers weary travelers gracious and comfortable rooms and suites also with wonderful views of the water.

Relax in one of the inn's spacious guestrooms or suites, each with a private bath, air conditioning and TV's. Suites offer two bedroom and a living room. Most rooms have either a queen or king bed and some have beautiful views of the waterway and of the Adirondacks.

Enjoy this charming chef-owned restaurant serving American Continental cuisine while watching sailboats and motor yachts cruise past your table. An outdoor swimming pool, picnic areas, barbecue grills, kids play areas, and complimentary canoe for guests make The Finch and Chubb a wonderful spot for time spent outdoors. There is also a full-service marina at the Inn with small motor boats for rental, ideal for lake fishing.

Nearby, hiking and biking trails offer more options for the outdoor enthusiast, with cross-country skiing available after the snow flies. Golf and tennis are close by as well. Should you wish to take in a bit of sightseeing and shopping, Skenesborough Museum, Skene Manor, Fort Ticonderoga, outlets, an amusement park, and much more are all within twenty minutes.

The name "Finch and Chubb" dates back to the War of 1812. Late in 1812, the United States government gave charge of its naval operations on Lake Champlain to Lieutenant T. MacDonough. By the spring of 1813, he had brought out three sloops: the President, the Crowler, and the Eagle.

During the summer of that year, the Crowler and Eagle engaged three British gunboats. After a fierce battle, the Eagle went down and the Crowler ran ashore.

Both boats fell into the hands of the British, who remodeled them and changed their names to the Finch and the Chubb.

However you wish to spend your time in Whitehall and the Lake Champlain region, The Finch and Chubb Inn and Restaurant invites you to come by boat or car to enjoy gracious waterfront lodging and dining in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.