PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON

Welcome to a Historic Local watering hole in Forest Knolls

THE VALLEY'S GOT SOUL

Welcome to the Historic dive bar in Forest Knolls

LOCALS LOVE TO ROCK

Welcome to a Historic Local watering hole in Forest Knolls

great times at the paper mill

Welcome to a Historic Local watering hole in Forest Knolls

2025 EVENTS

The hottest place for live music…

COLORFUL HISTORY

Learn about the Historic Dive Bar…

LOCAL FLAVOR

Where the locals in the valley meet…

GRAND RE-OPENING 

The Wilson family decided it was time to pass the saloon to new caretakers committed to continuing the tradition of this legendary Marin establishment. We are making improvements to the saloon and  plan to reopen in early 2025 with the same cast of Paper Mill characters. Watch this space for our official re-opening announcement.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

OPENING IN EARLY

2025

THE PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON

Upcoming Events

TO BE ANNOUNCED

SAN GERONIMO

Date to be announced

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON

Described by the San Francisco Guardian as “Hard Charging Americana,” Classic Rock, Country and Psychedelic elements to form a unique brand of what critics are calling California Soul music.

EL RADIO FANTASTIQUE

Date to be announced

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON

El Radio Fantastique is a cinematic, genre-bending band that defies classification. The band hails from Point Reyes Station and is led by its founder, Giovanni Di Morente.

VIRGIL SHAW

Date to be announced

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON

Virgil Shaw is an American singer-songwriter based in San Francisco. Shaw spent his early life in Fairfax, California. He released two country rock albums in the early 2000s, Quad Cities and Still Falling.

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Reviews

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

Great music on a Wednesday night with a friendly crowd and Jared, the bar manager stayed on top of all of it all night. Will definitely go back on another Wednesday!

 

SHANNON S.

 

Old timey flavor at the bar. Live music always happening! An old school establishment. Stop by on your way to or from Pt. Reyes and enjoy an adult beverage. Hard to go wrong here!

 

TERRY G.

 

Ground zero if you are a deadhead. Intimate music venue!. Smiles and hugs and the small of dank nugs. Wednesdays nights are the bomb. Nice bartenders and lots of drinks and beers on tap.

 

LARRY W.

 

We love this saloon. It is quaint, historic, and friendly. It is a bar with very little food available to eat although they have had homemade chili in the past. We stop by for a drink every time we go to the Marin coast.

 

MARK O.

 

Cool outta the way spot, attentive bartender and a lively local crowd. Jute box and television entertainment. Great spot for a drink after a nice hike at many of the trails in the wooded Marin area.

 

GANDHI K.

 

One of the oldest Saloon's in California. Some of the most talented musicians play out there and it's a truly great time!

 

CHALIN M.

 

Hidden gem and historic bar in one. Great service. Live music and a newer jukebox. Best of all they carry Pond Farm!

 

CORY B.

 

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location

1 Castro Street
Forest Knolls, CA 94933

2025 HOURS

Wed - Thurs 3pm - 11pm
Fri -Sat 3pm - 2am
Sun 3pm - 11pm

PHONE

415.488.9235

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