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“The Nellie E Saloon”
The "Nellie E Saloon" (DESERT BAR) is situated in the Buckskin Mountains, in Parker, Arizona, on land that was an old mining camp. The camp was located on the portion of land that is now the parking lot. When Ken acquired the land in 1975, there was nothing left of the old mining camp. With the land and a liquor license from an old business on leased river land, Ken decided to give the "bar in the desert" idea a try. In 1983, Ken opened for business in the temporary three-sided structure which is across from the outdoor restroom's. He operated there for the next five years, until the current saloon was constructed. The name "Nellie E" originates from the old mining claim. They used to mine copper and then take it to the smelter and get gold.
First there are 2 routes to this joint from the highway, one is dirt road with a few wash boards and rocks, we left that way. The way we came in is best described as a trail and your average car... Read more
Amazing oasis in the middle of the Arizona desert. Took a two and a half hour ride through the desert washes to arrive at the Desert Bar a most amazing place in the middle of nowhere. We arrived... Read more
It was my first time to Parker, driving to the bar in our SxS. The bar was a very alcohol experience. The bar on the lower level was fast service. The food delicious. Great music and view. Read more
The Desert Bar
Hours
- Sun, Sat: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Parking
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Pets Allowed
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Restrooms
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Drinks
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Outdoor Seating
Parking, Dining
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