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Welcome to a Historic Local watering hole in Forest Knolls

THE VALLEY'S GOT SOUL

Welcome to the Historic dive bar in Forest Knolls

great times at the paper mill

Live Music is always happening.

PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON

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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…

Welcome to the Paper Mill Creek Saloon!

Marin’s best historic dive bar in the heart of the San Geronimo Valley. Since 1907, this legendary roadhouse has been a gathering spot for locals, travelers, and music lovers. Pull up a stool, order a cold drink, and stay a while. We’d love to see you.

THE PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON

Upcoming Events

MUSICAL TALENT THIS WEEK

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Rat Palace

Friday, September 4, 2026

8:30 pm

$10 Cover

Rat Palace plays deep cuts from the trad jazz songbook. Expect haunting vocal harmonies and selections from the 20s, 30s, and 40s.

Pete Sawyer and the Left Handed Monkey Wrench Gang at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

Pete Sawyer & the Left Handed Monkey Wrench Gang

Saturday, September 5, 2026
8:30 pm

$20 Cover

“A high energy Grateful Dead experience.“

Mark Karan’s Budz

Sunday, September 6, 2026

6 pm

$10

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.

Anna Elva and Friends

Thursday, September 10, 2026
8 pm

$10 Cover

Anna Elva and Friends bring decades of Bay Area musical experience to the stage. A versatile drummer and collaborator, Anna has performed with a roster of Grateful Dead, soul, funk, blues, and jam musicians. Expect a joyful, groove-driven performance rooted in connection, improvisation, and a lifelong love of music.

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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

Mon - Thurs 3pm - close
Fri - Sun 1pm - close

PHONE

415.488.9235

you must be 21 or over to enter paper mill creek saloon.

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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

Woodacre country market