Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Saloon

This is a peek inside the bar at the Stockyards Restaurant.  Much of what you see is original including the floor, the chandelier, and the hand carved bar.  The word "saloon" seems to fit this room perfectly.


Even the bar stools are the original ones used in 1947 when the restaurant opened.
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16 comments:

  1. AndrewMay 17, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    looks very vintage, those bar stools look like drums. I like the mood of this bar/restaurant!

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  2. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comMay 17, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    It is probably not a coincidence that in these very dark, wood paneled surroundings and masculine furnishings, that all of the patrons at the bar appear to be male.

    The chandelier looks more classical than western. I would expect to see a chandelier with little lamps and lampshades with cattle brands on them

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  3. Regina KMay 17, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    This is a glorious saloon. This is where I would want to find myself on a visit to Phoenix.

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  4. brattcatMay 17, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    i think the tv might be newer...

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  5. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    It somehow reminds me of the british pubs. Glad it's so well preserved.

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  6. KateMay 17, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    The furnishings are very eclectic. The chandelier and the bar stools don't seem to go together. Looks like it must be a favorite "watering hole" though.

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  7. RandyMay 17, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Now that looks like a good Happy Hour place.

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  8. JackMay 17, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    The heavy carving in those arches is grand. I like sitting at the bar in places like this and sampling their pub meals.

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  9. tracyMay 17, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    That is some interesting history. This is the first part of the restaurant I saw. Go figure. LOL.

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  10. MagpieMay 17, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    It definitely has a masculine vibe. I love that chandelier!

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  11. JudyMay 17, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    The beautiful ornate wood carving in the back of the bar reminds me of The Palace Saloon here, where we had lunch the day you came up with David. This room is indeed worthy of the name.

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  12. irinapicturesMay 17, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I could order a glass of beer here and so some sketching.

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  13. LowellMay 17, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I really like this place but wonder about prices...I'd guess it's rather pricey, yes? And I'll bet it's a favorite watering hole for some of Phoenix's high mucky-mucks, right?

    Would make a good movie setting.

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  14. RedPatMay 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    i've never been in a 'saloon' - looks great!

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  15. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I can almost smell the bourbon! So mahogany and warm and cozy. Love those barstools...

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  16. BirdmanMay 18, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I'd try a lager at one of those stools.

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