Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The tavern at 613 Jefferson St. dates to about 1789 (Wikipedia). Closed since early in the pandemic, it reopened on Sept. 1, 2026 as Regina's Kitchen (Natchez Democrat).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
WLBT (Jan. 15, 2016) went ghost hunting at the tavern, long said to be haunted by a young woman called Madeline. Source: WLBT.
Then and now

Public access
Partly open Now a dinner-party and cooking-class venue: dinners Tue and Thu nights, by reservation (Regina's Kitchen). It is not a walk-in restaurant. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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