The Palace Restaurant & Saloon- Oldest Frontier Saloon in Arizona
Although Whiskey Row was known for its many saloons, The Palace was much more than a fancy watering hole. Men came in to check for notices of work available; it served as an election central for several political races and cattle spreads; and mineral claims were bought and sold over the bar.
On July 14th, 1900, The Palace was destroyed by the Whiskey Row fire. The ornately carved 1880s Brunswick Bar, which is still in use, was carried to safety across the street to the plaza by patrons. In order to rebuild, the owner Bob Brow formed a partnership with Ben M. Belcher and Barney Smith, owners of the former Cabinet Saloon, also destroyed in the fire.
By 1901, The Palace Hotel and Bar, complete with Chinese restaurant and barber shop was back in business. The Palace has undergone extensive renovations to restore it to its former grandeur while maintaining the history and wild west atmosphere.
The Palace is still the oldest frontier saloon in Arizona and the most well-known and historic restaurant and saloon in the state. In the late 1870s, Wyatt Earp, Virgil Earp and Doc Holliday were patrons of the Palace. Virgil and his wife Allie lived in Prescott where Virgil owned a saw mill at Thumb Butte and was Town Constable. Wyatt and his other brother, Morgan, visited Virgil in Prescott before they left for Tombstone. Doc was on a winning streak on Whiskey Row (possibly at The Palace) where he won $10,000 playing poker. He joined the Earps eight months later in Tombstone.Whiskey Row History
On the east side of the Courthouse Plaza, Montezuma Street (between Gurley and Goodwin) becomes Whiskey Row – Arizona’s most legendary block. According to modern lore, on July 14, 1900, a lit candle fell onto a mattress in an empty hotel room, and hours later, as flames licked the buildings on Montezuma, men flocked to the Palace Saloon and pulled the 24-foot carved oak bar to safety – and the drinking continued. Within a year Whiskey Row had been rebuilt in brick, the oak bar had been returned to its rightful place – and the whiskey flowed once again. Today, The Palace – and its oak bar – still exist, as does Matt’s Saloon, and The Birdcage Saloon (which burned down in 2012 and was rebuilt (with its ornate back bar and all, just a few doors down). At the end of the block, on Gurley and Whiskey Row, is the historic Hotel St. Michael, which has played host to Teddy Roosevelt and Barry Goldwater, and a handful of ghosts, if you believe the stories. For those who want more than a nip of whiskey or a soft bed, the Whiskey Row we know today is also home to a handful of galleries, shops, and cafes, as well as The Grand Highland Hotel, and the Holiday Courtyard, an outdoor special event venue that took over the Birdcage’s old spot – making it a much more family-friendly place than it once was. That said, even though Whiskey Row might be a little less “wild” than it used to be, it’s every bit as “spirited” as you’d expect.
Note: Most weekends you’ll find local re-enactors and living history performers, The Prescott Regulators & Their Shady Ladies, dressed up in Old West garb and hanging out on Whiskey Row.
Phone 928-541-1996
120 S. Montezuma St Prescott, AZ 86303
whiskeyrowpalace@gmail.com
Sun - Thur 11am - 10pm
Fri - Sat 11am - 11pm
Happy Hours
M, W, Th 4 - 6, Tu & Fr 4 - 8
Kitchen closes 1 hour before closing
The Palace is Arizona's oldest bar. Take the tour.
In the center of the Prescott, across from Yavapai County Courthouse sits the legendary Whiskey Row. A few decades ago, Whiskey Row was home to some 40 saloons.
Listed on the National historic register, The Palace opened its doors in 1877. It was a frontier saloon before Arizona became a state in 1912.
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The Palace Restaurant & Saloon
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The Palace Bar first opened its doors in September 1877. Although Whiskey Row was known for its many saloons,
The Palace was much more than a fancy watering hole.
Men came in to check for notices of work available; it served as an election central for several area political races and cattle spreads; and mineral claims were bought and sold over the bar. The Palace is still the oldest frontier bar in Arizona and the most well-known and historic restaurant and saloon in the state.
PRESCOTT - A COOLER HISTORIC ARIZONA - Palace Saloon
My late Uncle Rolf had a dream to move from Phoenix to Prescott, Arizona. He liked to tell me about the cooler climate and how his children and family be more likely to move from Michigan to Prescott because its four season climate was somewhat similar to Michigan (without the humidity). Unfortunately that dream never came to fruitions as he passed away in the mean time. Given those circumstances Barbara and I just had to go to Prescott and check it out. Join as as we make our very first visit to Prescott, Arizona.
Prescott is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 39,843. The city is the county seat of Yavapai County.[8] In 1864 Prescott was designated as the capital of the Arizona Territory, replacing the temporary capital at Fort Whipple.[9] The Territorial Capital was moved to Tucson in 1867. Prescott again became the Territorial Capital in 1877, until Phoenix became the capital in 1889.
The towns of Prescott Valley, 7 miles (11 km) east; Chino Valley, 16 miles (26 km) north; Dewey-Humboldt, 13 miles (21 km) east, and Prescott, together comprise what is locally known as the Quad-City area.[10] This also sometimes refers to central Yavapai County in general, which would include the towns of: Mayer, Paulden, Wilhoit, and Williamson Valley. Combined with these smaller communities the area had a population of 103,260 as of 2007. Prescott is the center of the Prescott Metropolitan Area, defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as all of Yavapai County.
The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe reservation is located adjacent to and partially within the borders of Prescott.
Prescott is in the Granite Creek watershed and contains the convergence of Miller Creek and Granite Creek on its north side.[11]
Prescott is 55 mi (89 km) west-northwest of the State of Arizona's geographic center.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.5 sq mi (107.5 km2), of which 40.7 sq mi (105.4 km2) is land and 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km2) is water.
Prescott is considered part of North Central Arizona. It is just south of the Granite Dells. The Granite Dells area, or often called ‘The Dells’, is known for its large boulder outcroppings of granite that have eroded into a spectacular appearance of bumpy rock features. Within 'The Dells[17]' are Watson and Willow Lakes, which are two small, man-made reservoirs. Here a number of hiking trails connect to the Peavine Trail.[18] The Peavine National Recreation Trail follows what was the former rail bed of the Santa Fe. This railroad traveled from Prescott to Phoenix through the Granite Dells. The “Peavine” got its name from the winding portion of this railroad that twists and curves, resembling the vine on which peas grow. The Peavine trail connects to the Iron King Trail, which was the route of the old Prescott Railroad through the Granite Dells. Natural lakes include Lynx, Granite Basin and Goldwater, all surrounding different areas of this rustic community. Goldwater Lake,[19] by Goldwater Park, is 4 miles (6.4 km) from downtown Prescott, has 15 acres (6.1 ha) of water surface, and is a popular destination for park recreation and picnic facilities. Lynx Lake[20] is another lake close to Prescott in tall ponderosa pines, and gets some 125,000 visitors every year. This 55-acre (22 ha) lake offers visitors recreational activities, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and a small, seasonal restaurant with a view of the lake. Finally, there is the smallest of the natural lakes with 5 acres (2.0 ha) of surface water at Granite Basin[21] Lake. None of these lakes permits swimming, however all are popular recreational destinations near Prescott.
Granite Creek flows generally north from the Bradshaw Mountains through the city, the Granite Dells, and the Little Chino Valley to the Verde River.
Climate
Prescott is in the Bradshaw Mountains of central Arizona, at an elevation of 5,400 feet (1,600 m). The city has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa); however, unlike most other locations in this climate class, there is a pronounced summer wet season due to the North American Monsoon.
Average annual precipitation for 1981–2010 was 17.75 inches (451 mm), with spring and early summer the driest times of the year.[22][23] Snowfall is typically light and snow cover usually melts away quickly; the 1981–2011 average seasonal total was 12.8 inches (33 cm).The largest portion of precipitation falls during the July–September monsoon season. Average daytime temperatures remain above 50 °F (10 °C) the entire year, but diurnal temperature variation is large throughout the year, averaging nearly 30 °F (17 °C) annually.[22][23] On average, temperatures reach 90 °F (32 °C) on 36 days annually, though 100 °F (38 °C)
There was a severe drought from 1999 to 2009, seen from the lack of snowpack in the Bradshaw Mountains.
Matt's Saloon on Whiskey Row in Prescott, Arizona
It doesn't get anymore county or western than Matt's Saloon in Prescott, AZ. Matt's has called Whiskey Row it's home since the early 1960's. Located in the D. Levy Building built in 1901, it's Honky Tonk to the bone, playing host to country bands and country legends, including Waylon Jennings and Buck Owens. So if you're in town for the World's Oldest Rodeo, or just looking for some Wild West fun, make your way to Whiskey Row and belly up to the bar, at Matt's Longhorn Saloon.
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Santa Fe Crooners at The Palace Restaurant and Saloon.
This is video of the Santa Fe Crooners at The Palace Restaurant and Saloon in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They can be heard here every Wednesday night from 6:30 until 9:30 and the food at The Palace is really good.
Ep 2: Arizona Breweries - Beer Right Back
Arizona beers! There are many, and we have six of them. Which is the best? Try them yourself while you listen!
Beers featured in the episode:
Big Blue Van by College Street Brewhouse
Bearded Blonde by Sunup Brewing
Kilt Lifter by Four Peaks Brewing
Liquid Amber by Prescott Brewing Company
Barkley's Peanut Butter Cup Porter by Uncle Bear's Brewery
Tower Station IPA by Mother Road Brewing Company
Copper State IPA by Huss Brewing
Norwegian Farmhouse IPA by Tombstone Brewing Company
Small Batch Single Barrel Rum by Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery
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Each week we will post the upcoming beers on our social media accounts so you can go to your favorite bottle shop, grab the same six pack, and drink along with us. Grab a can, a pint, or even a keg and feel like you're having a beer with friends as you listen to Beer Right Back. Once you are done, chat with us on social media to tell us how wrong we are and to follow along with our adventures.
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Whiskey Row Prescott Arizona. Sneak peek of the Bars.
Take a look at whiskey Row. See what the town and the bars look like before you go. This a great day trip from the Phoenix area
Matt's Saloon - Prescott, Arizona (Destination Arizona)
When you visit Prescott, stop by Matt's Saloon and step back 100 years into an Old West Saloon
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PRESCOTT ARIZONA TRIP WHISKEY ROW
Our trip to Prescott Arizona and whiskey row
Palace Saloon
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A Look at Prescott's Devil's Pantry
While most places on Prescott's historic Whiskey Row are known for the alcohol, Devil's Pantry has become a favorite due to it's devilishly good food. ASU Cronkite reporter Torrence Dunham got an inside look.
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Let's Go Places in Arizona: Whiskey Row
Let's Go Places in Arizona: Whiskey Row
prescott pub crawl- off whiskey row 2018
fun day trip around the bars of prescott az, just off whiskey row by the courthouse
The Story Breitbach's Country Dining in 60 Seconds
Get the entire story of Breitbach's Country Dining in one minute.
Breitbach's Country Dining has always been a place that is near and dear to my heart. I grew up outside of Balltown and once I got to college, I decided to make a tribute to the place I practically called home. After everything the Breitbach family has gone through, I can confidently say that they and the rest of the people of Balltown are some of the strongest people I know.
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Mamma Raised an Outlaw, by Danny Romero
The Arizona Territory Band, featuring Danny Romero & Sky Daddy Conwell, are a staple of the Prescott, AZ music scene, playing anywhere from the Historic Palace Saloon on Whiskey Row to the bars & honky tonks scattered across the Arizona desert.
Whether playing with the full band or as the Arizona Territory Duo, Sky & Danny are sure to blow the roof off of any venue they set foot in.
Matts bar Thursday night Prescott AZ Downtown
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The Haunted Hotel Vendome
Traveling to Prescott, Arizona. There’s Ghosts, food, and fun times to be had.