65-year-old Larkspur dive bar finally has new owners. It should reopen soon.

"It's been a messy year for one historic Marin County dive bar. First, there was the car crash, which resulted in extensive damage and a heavy financial burden for the longtime steward of the space. And now comes news that a new ownership group has stepped in, with plans to get the repair project across the finish line - and hopefully in time for a big March party."

"The Silver Peso, at 450 Magnolia Ave. in Larkspur, was recently acquired by Max Perry and Conor Flaherty, two owners of Sam's Anchor Cafe in Tiburon. They bought the business from the previous owner, Rebel Lee, who had been the life force of the bar for the past 25 years. Perry and Flaherty, both of whom went to Redwood High School and have personal history with the bar, say that they plan to keep its essence intact."

"The 65-year-old bar fell on hard times last spring when a neighbor drove their car into the building. The crash caused severe structural damage and has required months of costly construction work. As a result, Lee - who was a bartender at the Silver Peso for 15 years before becoming its owner a decade ago - had been trying to sell the place."

The Silver Peso in Larkspur suffered a car crash last spring that caused severe structural damage and months of costly construction. The damage and mounting expenses placed a heavy financial burden on longtime steward Rebel Lee, whose health also rapidly declined, prompting him to consider selling. Max Perry and Conor Flaherty, owners of Sam's Anchor Cafe and former Redwood High classmates, purchased the business from Lee. Perry and Flaherty intend to preserve the bar's authentic character, complete necessary repairs, and reopen the 65-year-old establishment, ideally in time for a St. Patrick's Day celebration.

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