One of Santa Rosa's longstanding watering holes, The Dirty Dive Bar, is set to serve its final round on March 1. This dive bar, known for being amongst the first in Santa Rosa to welcome a gay clientele, has signaled through Facebook that unspecified but "very unfortunate circumstances" are bringing down its shutters, the bar shared in an online post.
In what reads as a somber farewell, The Dirty Dive Bar urged patrons to bid adieu during February, "create some last memories and say you’re goodbyes," according to a statement on Instagram. The establishment has also planned a goodbye bash, named "The Dirty memorial," scheduled for February 25, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., alongside a liquidation sale running February 23-25, featuring the bar's eccentric decor items.
Yelp lists The Dirty Dive Bar as a top choice for dive bars in the Santa Rosa area, indicating its beloved status among locals. Despite details remaining scant, the bar's announcement made it clear how much the community means to the staff. "It’s been amazing building this community with everybody, you guys have been so awesome and our staff absolutely loves this community that we have built," the bar stated on KRON4's website.
As the closure date looms, The Dirty Dive Bar has expressed desire for a proper send-off, encouraging the local community to turn out in strength for the final days. "We could really use your support now more then ever:)" they posted on Instagram, hinting at the hardships faced leading to the bar's shutdown, but remaining focused on celebrating the years of support received from their customer base. Loyal patrons can look forward to one last month of revelry with weekend DJs and "Danny’s amazing karaoke."
