The Oldest Bar In Indiana Has A Fascinating History
By Benjamin Clancy|Published November 10, 2020
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Benjamin Clancy
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Benjamin Clancy is the Illinois and Indiana writer at Only In Your State, a doctoral candidate at UNC Chapel Hill in Communication, and an artistic type who has attended the Vermont Studio Center residency in poetry writing and makes something like music as "little other." They grew up in Austin, Texas and currently live in Chicago, IL with their partner, two dogs, and a cat. Get in touch by emailing bclancy@onlyinyourstate.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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