Buckskin Tavern

An old-West saloon on the Arizona-Utah line near Kanab

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Fredonia, AZ

About

Buckskin Tavern sits right on the Arizona-Utah line in Fredonia, a few minutes from Kanab and about 80 miles south of the North Rim on Highway 89A — a solid stop before or after a day at the canyon. It's a genuine bar-first spot: full liquor service, a rotating selection of craft brews, free pool tables, and a patio view out back, with 4.6 stars from 285 reviews on Google. Unlike Utah establishments across the border, you don't have to order food to get a drink here, which locals and travelers both mention as a relief after a day of park rules and dry counties.

Food and atmosphere

The kitchen turns out solid bar food — reviewers single out the burger and the cowboy casserole — at reasonable prices, and the room leans old-West saloon decor with a genuinely welcoming, inclusive crowd. Karaoke and live bands show up on weekend nights, and the tavern runs regular theme nights through the week.

Hours: open daily — 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM Sunday
Good for: a beer without ordering a full meal, casual bar food, live music and karaoke nights
Location: Fredonia, AZ, minutes from Kanab and about 80 miles from the North Rim via Hwy 89A/67

Reviews (290)

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4.6

290 reviews

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Parker Johnson

in the last week

Great food and cheap covers for band nights!

Rina Shaffer

a week ago

If you sit at the part of the bar where the band is, you won't see a bartender. No idea why. Friendly folks though.

The Princess and The Troll

a week ago

We found this place while camping in the area and loved it. We made it for happy hour which made it even better. The owner was awesome and we really enjoyed talking with him. We had hope to visit this tavern again before leaving the area and maybe even attending an event but unfortunately it did not work out. If back in the area, we would surely visit again.

Lando wagner

a month ago

They should have it posted that you need to be 21 to enter before we drove 45 minutes for some food lol

Taylor Chambers

a month ago

We had time to kill so we stopped by Buckskin Tavern. "The longest continuous bar". Our bartender-ess was Tess, who was amazing and hilarious. A type of humor you really have to get, but kind as can be! The service was top-notch. They have an amazing backyard with a stage, lots of seating, a backyard bar, and games!! The atmosphere was welcoming and quiet (we went at 1:30ish). It's not a "walk in and we stare at you" bar- very open to all kinds! BEWARE, they're in AZ but run on UT time (haha, I got confused for a hot minute). They also have a FREE shuttle that runs from Kanab to the bar and back (no DWI/DUIs here). Definitely going back for Karaoke! Check em out!!