News: Palmer’s Bar will Shut Down in September
It is with heavy hearts that we must finally announce that Palmer’s Bar last day of business will be this September 14th, 2025. This has been an incredibly difficult but necessary decision and we are devastated to do so. Thank you so very much to everyone that has been keeping this bar alive since 1906, especially our very faithful regulars, and the incredibly talented musicians that have played our stages over the years. Above all else, our staff – who make the place so special and who really are the best in the business. We wouldn’t have made it this far without you all.
Palmer’s Bar, in Minneapolis, announced that they close permanently on September 14, 2025, via Facebook announcement.
Palmer’s Bar writes:
It is with heavy hearts that we must finally announce that Palmer’s Bar last day of business will be this September 14th, 2025. This has been an incredibly difficult but necessary decision and we are devastated to do so.
Thank you so very much to everyone that has been keeping this bar alive since 1906, especially our very faithful regulars, and the incredibly talented musicians that have played our stages over the years. Above all else, our staff – who make the place so special and who really are the best in the business. We wouldn’t have made it this far without you all.
We will be open regular hours until bar close on September 14th with a jam- packed calendar and plenty of time to party and say farewell. Please join us in saying goodbye to a West Bank institution, raise a glass to all the good times and great people, and make it a last summer to remember here at Palmer’s Bar.
If you’re not from the Minneapolis area, Palmer’s Bar, whose motto is “Sorry We’re Open”, sits between the Cedar Cultural Center and the former Triple Rock Social Club (permanently closed since 2017) in the Cedar-Riverside area. From what I can remember, the Palmer’s Bar reputation was not good according to former W♥M writer, Lara. She called it “the world’s most dangerous bar” on account of some stabbings that happened at the establishment.
Although I’ve never experienced anything like that personally, I know that area can be somewhat shady. For example, I did witness a car hitting a light pole and the driver was running on foot from two police officers… but that had nothing to do with Palmer’s Bar and their reputation for strong drinks.
Thaddeus recently attended Cornbread Harris at Palmer’s Bar (April 6, 2025) and noted, “I realized I was facing the fallacy of convenience with local legend Cornbread Harris, who, like every Sunday from 5-7 pm, performs with no cover at Palmer’s Bar, so I finally made the time to go and see him. Harris, who has been part of rock bands, but mostly specializes in blues and jazz, has been part of the Twin Cities’ music scene for more than 70 years. He was part of The Augie Garcia Quintet, which had Minnesota’s first rock & roll record Hi Yo Silver, in 1955. He’s been the subject of a recent book, Deeper Blues: The Life Songs and Salvation of Cornbread Harris.”
Before I left Minneapolis for Jacksonville, I did stop in at the Palmer’s Bar to say goodbye to Peter. I’m glad to I made the effort, as it’s likely the last time I would be at the famed “world’s most dangerous bar.”
Here’s to you, Mr. Henry Palmer.