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In the early 20th century, as West Palm Beach emerged from the clutches of its neighbors to the east and the Volstad Act was being repealed, P.P. Doc saw an opportunity and grasped it. He waited through the night on the steps of the West Palm Beach courthouse, and his patience was rewarded with the very FIRST liquor license in Palm Beach County.
Truth be known, that piece of paper simply legitimized a popular watering hole. Doc parlayed his convictions and license into a thriving saloon on the northwest corner of Okeechobee Boulevard & Dixie Highway. Business burgeoned, and in 1935, he purchased the now famous 42-foot mahogany and brass Brunswick Bar, a master piece that remains Roxy’s signature feature.
In 1964, Doc sold his treasured bar to Berlin Griffith who quickly sold to an employee, Harry “Roxy” LaRocco. The name changed, but the bar’s vitality and character remained the same. For 30 years, LaRocco nurtured and lives Roxy’s until April 7, 1975, when he turned it over to Ken Wagner.
During Ken's watch, Roxy's has added a restaurant and changed locations twice – yet, the legend of Roxy’s continues. In 1989, Roxy’s escaped the Uptown-Downtown razing and gambled on Clematis Street. We spent the better part of the decade in the Comeau building down the road, serving mainly the downtown business people. Wile the city searched for an identity. Finally, our fair city awoke from its languishing slumber and we witnessed the revitalization of downtown.
On the move again in 1997, Roxy’s settles in its permanent home, the Old Mason’s Building at 309 Clematis Street. Built in 1896, this was the first brick-veneer building on Clematis and was once considered to be set on the “outskirts” of the city. What better location for Palm Beach County’s oldest bar than Clematis Streets oldest building!
As West Palm Beach counties to blossom and neighbors come & go, Roxy’s remains grounded as Palm Beach County’s original watering-hole and Clematis Street’s revival catalyst. A home to local workers, professionals, politicians & visitors, we pride ourselves as a home for all. Roxy’s has been the site of baptisms, weddings, wakes, funerals & a bit of everything in between. If only the mahogany could talk……
This bar is dedicated to those merry souls of early days who considered drinking a pleasure. Those who achieved contentment long before capacity and who whatever they drank proved able to carry it, enjoy it and remain ladies and gentleman
Irvin S. Cobb
Roxy’s
Truth be known, that piece of paper simply legitimized a popular watering hole. Doc parlayed his convictions and license into a thriving saloon on the northwest corner of Okeechobee Boulevard & Dixie Highway. Business burgeoned, and in 1935, he purchased the now famous 42-foot mahogany and brass Brunswick Bar, a master piece that remains Roxy’s signature feature.
In 1964, Doc sold his treasured bar to Berlin Griffith who quickly sold to an employee, Harry “Roxy” LaRocco. The name changed, but the bar’s vitality and character remained the same. For 30 years, LaRocco nurtured and lives Roxy’s until April 7, 1975, when he turned it over to Ken Wagner.
During Ken's watch, Roxy's has added a restaurant and changed locations twice – yet, the legend of Roxy’s continues. In 1989, Roxy’s escaped the Uptown-Downtown razing and gambled on Clematis Street. We spent the better part of the decade in the Comeau building down the road, serving mainly the downtown business people. Wile the city searched for an identity. Finally, our fair city awoke from its languishing slumber and we witnessed the revitalization of downtown.
On the move again in 1997, Roxy’s settles in its permanent home, the Old Mason’s Building at 309 Clematis Street. Built in 1896, this was the first brick-veneer building on Clematis and was once considered to be set on the “outskirts” of the city. What better location for Palm Beach County’s oldest bar than Clematis Streets oldest building!
As West Palm Beach counties to blossom and neighbors come & go, Roxy’s remains grounded as Palm Beach County’s original watering-hole and Clematis Street’s revival catalyst. A home to local workers, professionals, politicians & visitors, we pride ourselves as a home for all. Roxy’s has been the site of baptisms, weddings, wakes, funerals & a bit of everything in between. If only the mahogany could talk……
This bar is dedicated to those merry souls of early days who considered drinking a pleasure. Those who achieved contentment long before capacity and who whatever they drank proved able to carry it, enjoy it and remain ladies and gentleman
Irvin S. Cobb
Roxy’s
