Bars + Lounges : USA : AK : Juneau : Red Dog Saloon
Bars + Lounges : USA : AK : Juneau : Red Dog Saloon
Red Dog Saloon
Originating during the heyday of Juneau’s glorious mining era, this world famous saloon has provided hospitality and fellowship to weary travelers and local patrons alike. Early day proprietors, Earl and Thelma (Pederson) Forsythe provided dancing and long time entertainer “Ragtime Hattie” played the piano in her white gloves and silver dollar halter top. During territorial days, during his tenure of over twenty years as owner, Gordie Kanouse would meet tour boats with his mule that wore a sign saying “follow my ass to the Red Dog Saloon”. In the early seventies the Harris family bought the saloon and continued to grow and protect the priceless collection of furs, guns and antiques.
The Red Dog Saloon has had several different locations here in town. Originally the saloon was located about 2 blocks up Franklin street and later across the street next to the Alaskan Hotel. In 1988 the saloon was moved, intact, to this site. Great care was given to replacing most everything to its original place within the room. The Kanouse family, back in the late 40’s began luring the tourist customers from the arriving steamships. Some old timers tell us the Red Dog Saloon used to be just a tent on the beach during the mining heydays.
In 2008, the saloon was purchased by a group of local Juneauites who continue the tradition of providing hospitality, fellowship and entertainment to weary travelers and local patrons alike. In 2012 the saloon was expanded slightly and connected to the new larger Red Dog Mercantile which carries a wide variety of Red Dog souvenirs and apparel. Today the local owners of the Red Dog Saloon continue to work to improve and enhance the experience behind those swinging doors and above those sawdust floors and hope to see you soon at the world famous Red Dog Saloon!
Red Dog Saloon Review By Latda V.: Sacramento, Ca
After whale watching in the cold rain, hiking in the rain (Mendenhall Glacier), and eating outdoors (Tracy's Crab Shack) in the cold, wet rain; we just wanted to drink inside the Red Dog Saloon! There were five of us and the line was out the door. Lucky, there was a large table that was empty so we were seated and given menus.
This place was packed. A super touristy saloon, it appeared that everyone dinning and drinking at the Red Dog were passengers of the cruise ships that all ported in Juneau. We ordered local beers and a duck fart shot for fun. We had a good time listening to the old man play his guitar and sing old school songs.
The saloon's décor is out of this world funny. There were bears and moose on practically every wall. There's a décor of a bear grabbing hold of someone's leg and climbing up on it. I wish I took more pictures there.
Our waiter was quick and funny. He didn't mind taking pictures from all four or five of our cameras for us!
Next door is the store where you can buy t-shirts, cups and hats as souvenirs. I bought myself a cool ALASKA sparkly beanie with the red dog logo. Pretty cool!
Cool spot; check it out if you have time!
Contact Red Dog Saloon
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Address 278 S. Franklin St. Juneau AK, 99801 | Phone : (907) 463-3658
Sources : Red Dog Saloon Photo | Red Dog Saloon Information | Red Dog Saloon Review
Red Dog Saloon
Originating during the heyday of Juneau’s glorious mining era, this world famous saloon has provided hospitality and fellowship to weary travelers and local patrons alike. Early day proprietors, Earl and Thelma (Pederson) Forsythe provided dancing and long time entertainer “Ragtime Hattie” played the piano in her white gloves and silver dollar halter top. During territorial days, during his tenure of over twenty years as owner, Gordie Kanouse would meet tour boats with his mule that wore a sign saying “follow my ass to the Red Dog Saloon”. In the early seventies the Harris family bought the saloon and continued to grow and protect the priceless collection of furs, guns and antiques.
The Red Dog Saloon has had several different locations here in town. Originally the saloon was located about 2 blocks up Franklin street and later across the street next to the Alaskan Hotel. In 1988 the saloon was moved, intact, to this site. Great care was given to replacing most everything to its original place within the room. The Kanouse family, back in the late 40’s began luring the tourist customers from the arriving steamships. Some old timers tell us the Red Dog Saloon used to be just a tent on the beach during the mining heydays.
In 2008, the saloon was purchased by a group of local Juneauites who continue the tradition of providing hospitality, fellowship and entertainment to weary travelers and local patrons alike. In 2012 the saloon was expanded slightly and connected to the new larger Red Dog Mercantile which carries a wide variety of Red Dog souvenirs and apparel. Today the local owners of the Red Dog Saloon continue to work to improve and enhance the experience behind those swinging doors and above those sawdust floors and hope to see you soon at the world famous Red Dog Saloon!
Red Dog Saloon Review By Latda V.: Sacramento, Ca
After whale watching in the cold rain, hiking in the rain (Mendenhall Glacier), and eating outdoors (Tracy's Crab Shack) in the cold, wet rain; we just wanted to drink inside the Red Dog Saloon! There were five of us and the line was out the door. Lucky, there was a large table that was empty so we were seated and given menus.
This place was packed. A super touristy saloon, it appeared that everyone dinning and drinking at the Red Dog were passengers of the cruise ships that all ported in Juneau. We ordered local beers and a duck fart shot for fun. We had a good time listening to the old man play his guitar and sing old school songs.
The saloon's décor is out of this world funny. There were bears and moose on practically every wall. There's a décor of a bear grabbing hold of someone's leg and climbing up on it. I wish I took more pictures there.
Our waiter was quick and funny. He didn't mind taking pictures from all four or five of our cameras for us!
Next door is the store where you can buy t-shirts, cups and hats as souvenirs. I bought myself a cool ALASKA sparkly beanie with the red dog logo. Pretty cool!
Cool spot; check it out if you have time!
Contact Red Dog Saloon
Website | Facebook
Address 278 S. Franklin St. Juneau AK, 99801 | Phone : (907) 463-3658
Sources : Red Dog Saloon Photo | Red Dog Saloon Information | Red Dog Saloon Review
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