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Is The Knuckle Saloon Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Sturgis, SD)

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As of September 2026, The Knuckle Saloon is listed open on theknuckle.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The Knuckle Saloon's website listed current weekly hours and a live-music and rally-events calendar.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'Sturgis' Most Tasty' episode featured The Knuckle Saloon, a biker bar in Sturgis, South Dakota, for its rally-crowd food and live-music atmosphere. The Knuckle Saloon operates out of a historic building on 1st Street in downtown Sturgis, offering casual dining alongside concerts timed to the annual motorcycle rally. According to the bar's website, theknuckle.com, a September 2026 check of the site listed weekly hours — Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — along with an events calendar advertising live music, a Brews & BBQ menu, and an on-site retail area called The Trading Post. The listing indicates the saloon continues operating as a dining and entertainment stop for rally visitors.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Food Paradise: Sturgis' Most Tasty
What was featured
The Knuckle Saloon's biker-bar food and live-music scene during the Sturgis rally
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Knuckle Saloon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Knuckle Saloon still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Knuckle Saloon is listed open on theknuckle.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Knuckle Saloon after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'Sturgis' Most Tasty' episode featured The Knuckle Saloon, a biker bar in Sturgis, South Dakota, for its rally-crowd food and live-music atmosphere. As of September 2026, The Knuckle Saloon is listed open on theknuckle.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Knuckle Saloon located?

931 1st St, Sturgis, SD 57785. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured The Knuckle Saloon?

Season 5, Episode 1 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Food Paradise: Sturgis' Most Tasty”.

Is The Knuckle Saloon still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

According to the bar's website, theknuckle.com, a September 2026 check of the site listed weekly hours — Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — along with an events calendar advertising live music, a Brews & BBQ menu, and an on-site retail area called The Trading Post. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
931 1st St, Sturgis, SD 57785
Venue type
bar
Official website
theknuckle.com

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