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In the heart of Glen Rose
Signature handcrafted drinks, great food, live entertainment, and genuine Texas hospitality on the historic courthouse square. The Palace is where friends gather, neighbors celebrate, and visitors become regulars.
Hours
- Monday & TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday & Thursday3 – 9 PM
- Friday & Saturday11 AM – 10 PM
- Sunday11 AM – 6 PM
Opening Labor Day weekend 2026.
The Building
Act One
A house with history
This corner of Barnard Street began as Gresham & Co. Dry-Goods, survived the fires that swept the square in the mid-1930s, and reopened in 1937 as the Palace movie theater. The Phipps and Layton families ran it for half a century, until the projector went dark in 1988.
Generations of Glen Rose bought their tickets here. Now the marquee is lit again, with a new vision and purpose. Come make new friends and lasting memories in this historic venue.
Act Two
Restored to the stone
The restoration took the building back to what it was made of. Original limestone walls, black steel, a stage on the main floor, and a mezzanine above it. The bar and dining tables are made from historic reclaimed hardwood. The seating defines comfort, with oversized chairs, sofas and barstools that say relax, and stay a while.
Our Story
Our love for meeting people and making friends, searching out new venues with great entertainment, enticing cocktails, and an atmosphere that made us feel welcome has been part of our life from the time we first met… in a bar in Washington, DC in 1988! The Palace Public House is bringing us full circle. We have created the exact space we envisioned every time we stepped out on our journeys. We hope you enjoy our vision and efforts in giving this special place new life.
House Characters
Ask about Glen & Rose
Glen Rose is dinosaur country, and we have two residents to prove it. Say hello when you visit. Rose likes cosmopolitans & margaritas, Glen, like a true Texan, likes beer, whiskey, and tequila…