"The Palace Restaurant & Saloon is a time capsule of exciting Wild West history you can still visit. As a saloon with infamous past imbibers, it counts as one of the oldest still-running bars in the United States, too. The Palace opened in 1877 in Prescott, 35 years before Arizona became a state in 1912, and served some legendary gunslingers."
"Another wild tale from The Palace's history involves its beautiful bar. In 1900, a devastating fire tore through Prescott. Dedicated patrons dragged the bar from the saloon and across the street away from the dangerous flames. It had been crafted in the Northeast and sent on a long journey via train and ship to The Palace when it opened. More than just a bar, it was a work of art and the saloon's centerpiece."
The Palace Restaurant & Saloon in Prescott opened in 1877, operating decades before Arizona statehood. The saloon hosted Wyatt Earp, his brother Virgil, and Doc Holliday, who drank and possibly played poker there before their move to Tombstone. Doc Holliday allegedly took part in a knife fight at the saloon, and murders occurred there during its era as a drinking and gambling den. The venue survived a devastating 1900 Prescott fire when patrons dragged the Northeast-crafted bar across the street to save it; the ornate bar remains the saloon's centerpiece. The Palace has been linked to hauntings and was featured on Ghost Adventures.
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