Yella Beak Saloon in Enumclaw is now under new ownership.
The bar will reopen at 23525 436th St., led by Marianne and Richard Eveland, according to business filings.
“We’re bringing back the hometown roots, the friendly atmosphere, and the local bar feel that made Yella Beak a place everyone could call their own. This isn’t just a bar, it’s where stories get told, friendships are built, music gets loud, and nights turn into memories,” new owners shared via Facebook.
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board recently approved the bar’s liquor license.
Plans call for renovating the space while preserving its “character and grit.” The bar is known for its signs, photographs, license plates and other keepsakes lining the walls.
One commenter said a photo of him and a friend in Afghanistan hangs on the wall with the caption, “We would rather be drinking a beer at the Yella Beak.”
Others said they met significant others at the bar, while many urged the new owners to preserve the iconic dance floor, underscoring the space’s lasting significance.
“As we continue refreshing and updating the space, we want to assure everyone that nothing will be discarded. Every piece will remain, because every piece represents a chapter in Yella Beak’s story. The memories will stay on the walls as a reminder of where we’ve been, while we continue building new memories and welcoming new members into the Yella Beak family,” the post continued.
An opening date has not been announced, but Yella Beak Saloon is hiring kitchen staff.
“We’re building Yella Beak into a place people come from far and wide to hang out. A spot worth the drive. Worth the stop. Worth staying awhile. Whether you’re a longtime local or just passing through, when you walk through our doors, you’re home,” the post concludes.
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