The 1889 Saloon

Featuring a massive hand-carved cherry, mahogany bar and an equally massive cut-glass chandelier, the 1889 Saloon faithfully represents both the Gay Nineties and the rich cattle baron lifestyle enjoyed by Edward A. Tovrea, who started his cattle business at the age of 17 in 1889. The attractive back bar was patterned after a famous old saloon in Superior, Arizona, which dates back past the turn of the 20th century. Helen Tovrea meticulously designed the saloon’s décor which continues to dazzle guests with its authentic carved scrollwork, small cut glass lighting fixtures and Arizona terrazzo floors.

Tovrea was a huge fan of artist Katherine Patton, whose hand-painted murals colorfully portray song lyrics and melodramas of this era, such as “Sweet Adeline” and “The Face on the Barroom Floor”. In the adjacent Rose Room, Patton’s use of scrolls and flourishes, typical of the artwork during the late 19th Century, is even more pronounced. As opposed to the masculine feel of the 1889 Saloon, the Rose Room offers a more feminine balance with its murals depicting an arcade of women’s shops and twilight street scenes of 1889.

Add to this unique experience an 1887 player piano complemented by piped-in country music and the finger-lickin-good bar menu and you have all the key components for a kick-backed, comfortable evening. While an extensive wine list and enticing margarita and martini menus compete for favor, we encourage you to sample the house specialty: the Baron Manhattan, with Maker’s Mark.