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The Palace main floor: stage with the Palace logo wall, leather chairs, and the long bar under amber pendant lights

Glen Rose, Texas · Est. 1937 · Reopened 2026

Come for the cocktails,
stay for the experience

Premium cocktails, handcrafted food selections, exceptional live music, and a welcoming atmosphere
where neighbors become friends, every guest feels at home, and every visit brings something new.

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Saturday, 9/197:00 PM

Andrea Goodman

Red Dirt country on the Palace stage. Kentucky-born, Texas-rooted.

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Cocktails

Premium spirits, expertly mixed.

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Cuisine

Elevated comfort food with a modern twist.

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Live Entertainment

The stage is set every night.

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Upcoming Events

SatSept 19

Andrea Goodman

Live music

Kentucky-born, Texas-rooted. A Red Dirt country artist blending Americana and bluegrass with real stories, faith, and heart.

7:00 – 10:00 PM

WedSept 23

Cheers to Charity

Bingo & booze

A night of bingo benefiting the Paluxy River Children's Advocacy Center. All bingo proceeds go directly to PRCAC.

6:00 – 8:30 PM

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Featured Cocktails

The 1810 Reserve: a bourbon Old Fashioned in cut crystal over one large cube with a wide orange peel

1810 Reserve

Built on tradition, just like the historic building that has stood here since 1810. Premium bourbon is stirred with aromatic bitters and our house-crafted crisp orange peel syrup, delivering a rich, smooth Old Fashioned with a vibrant citrus finish. A timeless cocktail that honors the past while raising a glass to the good times still to come.

The Cane & Barrel: a bourbon Old Fashioned with a flame-toasted orange wheel, dark cherry, and cinnamon stick

Cane & Barrel

Where Southern hospitality meets timeless craftsmanship. Premium bourbon mingles with our signature Old Fashioned Elixir, handcrafted from light brown sugar, flame-toasted oranges, cherries, vanilla bean, and cinnamon. The result is a smooth, full-bodied cocktail with notes of warm caramel, citrus, and baking spice that finishes like a slice of bourbon apple pie fresh from the oven. A true Southern classic, reimagined.

The Blacksmith: a deep blackberry-dark gin cocktail in a crystal coupe with blackberries and mint

The Blacksmith

A sophisticated gin cocktail featuring our signature Elixir–Black. Rich brown sugar, flame-toasted blackberries, fresh mint, bright lime, and a whisper of allspice come together with premium gin to create a beautifully balanced cocktail that’s bold, refreshing, and deeply aromatic. Smooth, complex, and unforgettable, crafted with the same care and character as a master blacksmith’s finest work.

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Our Story

The Show Returns
to Barnard Street

This building has always drawn a crowd. It began as Gresham & Co. Dry Goods, survived the fires of the thirties, and reopened in 1937 as the Palace movie house, which the Phipps and Layton families ran for half a century.

Today the Palace is restored: original limestone walls, black steel and oak, a stage downstairs, and a second floor with the best view of the stage and bar areas. The marquee is lit again. Stay awhile.

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The 1893 Somervell County Courthouse seen through the Palace's arched second-floor window
The courthouse, from our second-floor arch.

Private Events

The Second Floor Is Yours

The second floor has mezzanine seating, lounge alcoves, and an arched window looking out over the courthouse square. It fits everything from birthday parties to business meetings.

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