PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON

Happy New Year 2026!

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

Live Music is always happening.

2026 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 have made improvements to the saloon and will officially reopen on January 9th! Stop by to kick off the new year in our historic bar!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

We are officially open

Friday, 1/9/2026

2026!

THE PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON

Upcoming Events

KICKING OFF THE YEAR

Honeydust

w/ opener Danny Montana

Friday, Jan 9, 2026
5:00 – 7:30 | Danny Montana
8:30 pm | Honeydust

Honeydust is a California-based rock/Americana band known for its classic rock roots and sunny sound, led by singer-songwriter Darren Nelson, prominent in the Marin County scene around the late 2000s/early 2010s, releasing music like “California Sunshine”.

Old King

w/ opener George-ish Jones-Like

Saturday, Jan 10, 2026
8:00 pm

– Old King bring new original songs from the fog of West Marin.
– George-ish Jones-like plays honky tonk country classics.
– John Varn plays ragtime piano as the house music for the evening.

walking mirrors

Friday, Jan 23, 2026
8:30 pm

Featuring: Mark Nelson (Singer/Songwriter)
Craig Bartock (Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Band Heart) David Sikes (Boston) Jeff Campitelli (50th Greatest Drummer of all-time: Rolling Stone) Aidan Nelson (Berklee College of Music)

mark karan’s budz

Saturday, Jan 24, 2026
8:00 pm

Mark Karan is an American guitarist and singer. He is best known for his long-term work with former members of the Grateful Dead, in RatDog, the Other Ones, Mickey Hart’s band Planet Drum, and Phil Lesh and Friends.

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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

2026 HOURS

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

PHONE

415.488.9235

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LOCAL LINKS

Samuel P. Taylor Park

Point Reyes Seashore

Arti Cafe Natural Indian Food

The Farm Stand

Pump Espresso Bar

Lagunitas Grocery & Deli