We often associate drinking with memory loss, but one historic location in the Hoosier State will help you remember the past. If you’re looking for a shot of nostalgia, Knickerbocker’s Saloon is the institution for you in Indiana. Come on down, hear tantalizing tales of your home state, and raise a glass to the olden days.
Knickerbocker’s Saloon is located at 113 N 5th Street Layfette, IN, 47901.
Knickerbocker’s Saloon has been operating in Lafayette since 1835. They still have the same vision today as they did back then: a hometown bar that has an environment that shows off the Hoosier State’s hospitality. Delicious drinks and community conversations are on the menu here.
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In the halcyon days of the Hoosier state, Knickerbocker’s was a haunt for a variety of celebrities. Characters from centuries past - as varied as Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, Al Capone, and Neil Armstrong - have all downed booze in this bar.
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You’ll hear these tales sitting at the classic wood bar with its saloon-style selection. Just because a place pays homage to the past doesn’t mean it’s stuck in it.
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The daily drink specials at Knickerbocker’s keep the bar fresh and easy on the finances. They also have free delivery from delicious local restaurants when you’ve got a burning desire for bar food.
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They also have a wide variety of live music offerings to make you dance like you’re young. They have a resident piano man, an acoustic night, and local bands bringing new twists to blues and jazz.
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So raise a glass (or a bottle) to Knickerbocker’s Saloon: the oldest bar in the state that’s still serving up great times almost two centuries later.
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Find out more about this classic bar on its Facebook page or website.
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Knickerbocker’s saloon is a great place to kick back with friends and family while taking a trip back in time. There are other bars that claim to be the oldest in Indiana, and we won’t weigh in on who’s right. We just know that this is a slice of the past to remember.
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Address: 113 N 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
