Stephanie Ellis
What a fun bar! This is the actual bar where Wild Bill got shot and you can go on a self-guided tour yourself!
We stopped in here for the first time on September 5, 2024 and I’m happy we did! This bar is full of history and the bartender, Yates, took great care of us! They have a great selection of local beers and their hard liquor is very unique! You won’t find the usual names but I still recommend trying them!
The gentleman playing the guitar was a hoot! He made us laugh and definitely added to the atmosphere! You can pay $10/per person for the self guided tour, and it’s worth it! You’ll be able to go down to the lower level which was where Wild Bill was shot that fateful day! Lots of cool history!
I highly recommend stopping in here! One of the historic shootouts happens right outside of this bar in the street, so stop in afterwards! It’ll be worth it!
… moreChrisknips
Dog friendly bar, live music the guy was great and hilarious roasting people walking by! Tons of cool shit for pictures which is free if you buy a drink! Not many better deals in town!
… moreJamez
The historic bar where Wild Bill was shotin 1876.
Had a shot of Whiskey, why not if you’re in Deadwood and are so close? The sodas are good too, so there’s something for everyone.
Be prepared for a bit of a line, like most places, if attending during peak season.
… moreJARET FERRATUSCO
Five sweet golden lilac stars! ☄️ Found this place when I wandered in from the street after a passing car splashed puddle water on my Guess jeans; I was soaked! The gentlest bartender gave me some bar rags so I might clean up a little in the Infinity Room (which is what I nicknamed the restroom). There was hardly any time to fix my hair because I got a call from my mother, who is with the Philharmonic, and who, by nature, is more impatient than gravity. I’ve long learned to live to regret not answering her call the first time. To my luck, the wifi in the restroom is tip top, so not only could I tend to my mother’s call, but I was even able to call the bar and order a drink so it would be ready by the time I got out of the restroom. My face looked crazy in the mirror . . . crazy good, that is. Because last night I got a ton of rest! Deadwood is a great place to stretch out and relax. One could live the full measure of a man’s life in this town, would but he could afford the time. They gave me a tall drink and I was happy there was ice in it because it’s summer. Wild Bill’s Bar is the place to get your bearings, too, believe me. Mr. Yates is the sweetest bar man this side of Emelio Estevez (Young Guns / Old West reference). Sent my photos to everyone I work with, in a group chat before I left the restroom, and they already sent thumbs up and hearts back. That’s how good the wifi is in there. This bar will treat you right. Deadwood is a pretty town. Have you been to Wild Bill Bar???
… moreCatherine “Jenny” Foldenauer
Yates the bartender was awesome! My husband Andrew and I loved the overall atmosphere, the drinks, the history, and we highly recommend the self guided tour. We didn’t grab dinner there, so can’t review that but it looked good. Overall excellent experience.
… moreThomas Kemmett
Yates is a very good bar tender. He is very informative. This is an interesting bar with very cool stuff on the walls. The beer was very good, get the original wiskey.
… moreTheresa E
We really enjoyed Wild Bill Bar in Deadwood. Full of photos and collectibles including an acknowledgement of the spot where Will Bill Hickok was shot. Excellent, attentive bartender, too!
… moreKarl Boesch
I walk down to enjoy a Bloody Mary in the morning. There hours said they were open. The sign on the door said they were open. The open the light in the window was turned on. I walked in and was told they were having a meeting and I wasn’t welcome. I felt like Wild Bill and myself got the same service. Shot Down.
… moreBrett
Very cool bar. Whiskey was good. History was great. We had a shootout in front. Must check this place out. Please donate if you just take pictures.
… moreJulie Mele
We visited from SC and met Pam the first visit and she was amazing. She’s the kind of bartender you would want for this type of saloon! She was informative and gave us lots of history lessons. The second visit was Mr. Yates, again great service, and full of information. Would recommend the local beer, we had the Wild Bill Mild and Madame Margarette. If you get a chance, try the Whisky, you won’t regret it. But like the sign says, the liquor is based on 1876 and they don’t serve Jack, Jim, or Tito’s. 🙂 Also, Dog Friendly.
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