The bars and lounges of the Far West lived their golden age during the 19th century, especially during the gold rush of those years. California gold diggers became the best clientele of the Saloons of the time, often spending what little they could find during the day on drinks and women. The popularity of these establishments also spread much further north on the continent due to the Alaskan Gold Rush at the end of the 19th century. By 1880 there were more than 150 Saloons established throughout the country.
Although the appearance of each Saloon varied depending on the town or city where it was located or its potential clientele, most had the classic wooden door that opened in both directions. In addition to serving drinks such as beer, homemade whiskey or liquor, Western saloons were a very popular place of entertainment, where it was common to find dancers (some also dedicated to prostitution), live music, games such as pool or darts, gambling, and card games such as poker.
Photographs of authentic Wild West Saloons
Eccentric bartender and judge Roy Bean, nicknamed "The Law West of the Pecos", in a horse trial in the ancient city of Langtry, Texas, in 1900. The building served as the courthouse and city hall.
Pointing guns at a man's feet to dance in 1907. (Crazy Gov)
Photograph of the interior of the "Table Bluff Hotel and Saloon", in Humbolt County (California), in 1889.
A group of clients in the Bar Saloon of Monte Carlo, in Dawson City (Canada), in 1898. !
The interior of the Yellow Aster Saloon, in Ransburg (California) in the year 1900.
Betting on the Orient Saloon in Bisbee (Arizona) in 1900
El Northern Saloon de Wyatt Earp and Tonopah (Nevada), and 1902.
Gambling at the Telluride Saloon (Colorado) in 1910, with the Sheriff on the right of the picture.
Interior of the Long Branch Saloon in Dodge City, Kansas, in 1878
The Bob Saloon in Miles City, Montana, in 1880.
A group of women at the entrance to the Klondyke Saloon, Alaska, in 1909.
A group of clients waiting for the doors of the Arcade Saloon in Eldora (Colorado) to open in 1898.
Photograph of the interior of the Toll Gate Saloon, in Black Hawk (Colorado) in 1897.
The Shamrock Saloon and Hazen (Nevada), and 1905.
The Meeker Saloon in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, in 1899
He fights in a typical Western Saloon in 1907.