Iron Door Saloon

Remember that trip we took to Yosemite in 2011 and stayed at that beautiful hotel and had so much fun?? Yeah, neither do I, and I have the Iron Door to thank.

Hubby and I purchased a Living Social deal that took us to Groveland for two nights. We stayed at the lovely, historic and conveniently-located-next-to-a-bar Groveland Hotel, but we didn't spend much time there. After two days of trekking through Yosemite we closed each night at the Iron Door. Such a great time.

Thursday night karaoke was legit. I got to try my hand at a few songs, but the local competition was no joke. The bartender, Chris, is about as sweet as they come. He couldn't have been more kind to my husband and I, going so far as to invite us to meet his wife and kids (also absolute sweethearts). We also have the Iron Door to thank for introducing us to our fave band of 2011, the Paul Chesne Band. (Seriously, Google 'em. Do it now. I'll wait.............)

After two nights of saloon frivolity, our hotel stay was finally over. We, however, were not ready to leave. With some local help, we found a moderately-priced room down the road and made a last-minute reservation, then showed back up for PCB Round 2 and heavy-handed cocktails.

Places like Groveland get their fair share of tourists, and we were guilty as charged. But everyone we encountered was genuinely friendly, and by our third night it felt like we were walking (ok, stumbling) into our very own Cheers.

Thanks, Chris and Iron Door, for a wonderful time...what we remember of it anyway.... ;) Hope to make it back up there soon!

Historic building is worth the visit. Confused, forgetful waitress. Forgettable hamburger.

Food service was terrible, but not nearly as bad as the food. even the barteder was kinda a jerk. Thats it for this place. Will drive hours more for anything better..