Atlas Saloon (Excelsior Springs)

Atlas Saloon is a historic bar and brewery at 100 West Broadway in downtown Excelsior Springs, Missouri, operating continuously in the same location since 1894. It brews its own German-style beers using the town’s famous mineral waters, hosts live music, and serves as a neighborhood gathering spot with deep ties to the community’s resort-town heritage.

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Description

Atlas Saloon occupies a landmark spot at 100 West Broadway in the heart of Excelsior Springs’ historic downtown — the same location it has called home since 1894. Originally associated with Schlitz Brewing in its early days, the building has operated continuously as a tavern for over 130 years (reported as the third-oldest tavern in Missouri). Today it functions as both a classic neighborhood bar and a small brewery, with owner/brewmaster Keith Hudson crafting German-style beers that incorporate the town’s famous mineral waters. Live music and a straightforward, welcoming atmosphere make it a reliable gathering place for locals and visitors exploring the resort town’s heritage district.

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Ownership and history

Atlas Saloon has been a continuous presence in Excelsior Springs since 1894. The current chapter is led by owner and brewmaster Keith Hudson, who brings a maker’s passion to the brewing program and is recognized locally (including Spirit of Main Street nominations) for his contributions. The brewery uses Excelsior Springs’ renowned mineral waters as a key ingredient in its classic German-style beers, creating a direct sensory link between the town’s historic health-resort identity and the drinks served today. The saloon has survived changes in the building (including loss of its second story) while remaining a functional part of the downtown fabric.

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Menu

Last verified: 2026-06-17 · Source: Atlas Saloon Brewery official site / Visit Excelsior tourism / Yelp / hello.food · URL(s): https://atlassaloon.com/; https://visitexcelsior.com/drinkeries/atlas-saloon-brewery/; https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-atlas-saloon-excelsior-springs · Confidence: Medium (High on house beer program; Low on the food menu — no itemized food menu is published online and items below are described in general terms only)

Atlas Saloon is first and foremost a tavern and in-house brewery; the draw is the house-brewed German-style beer rather than a broad kitchen. Food is described in public sources as simple, all-American bar fare (sandwiches, salads, snacks) alongside the beer program.

House-brewed beer (signature)

• Salta Brew — German lager brewed “in the spirit of Joseph Schlitz”; clean, crisp, with a hint of citrus.¹
• Crystal Lithia Springs — German Kölsch brewed in the German tradition; many of the house beers are named for the twenty-nine mineral springs that drew visitors to Excelsior Springs.¹
• Helles — blonde lager in the tradition of Bavaria’s Hallertau region, with muted hops character and a soft, malty accent.¹
• Irish Stout — traditional Irish stout with a heavy grain bill; smooth and easy-drinking.¹

The brewery uses Excelsior Springs’ famous mineral waters in its German beers and does not distribute — the house beer is available only on-site.¹

Food (bar fare)

• Sandwiches & salads — simple, all-American sandwich-and-salad bar fare; the saloon is described as catering to “those craving an all-American meal.” Specific items and prices are not published online. ²
• Bar snacks — popcorn dusted with a local BBQ rub, served to guests, is noted in customer accounts.²

Note: No itemized, current food menu (with named dishes or prices) was available from the official site or review platforms as of 2026-06-17. The food section above reflects only general descriptions in public sources and should be confirmed directly with the saloon. “

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Sources

• Status verified active 2026-06-23 via Yelp — The Atlas Saloon (Excelsior Springs), updated January 2026 (accessed 2026-06-23). Listing active with current posted hours (Tue–Thu 3pm–12am, Fri–Sat 12pm–1:30am, Sun 11am–5pm); address 100 W Broadway St, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 confirmed.

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Disputes

(None recorded.)

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Footnotes

1. Atlas Saloon Brewery — official site / Visit Excelsior. https://atlassaloon.com/; https://visitexcelsior.com/drinkeries/atlas-saloon-brewery/ — asserts: house-brewed German-style beers (Salta Brew German lager; Crystal Lithia Springs Kölsch; Helles; Irish Stout); beers named for the town’s 29 mineral springs; brewed with local mineral water; not distributed (on-site only). Verified 2026-06-17. ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵

2. hello.food / Yelp / Sirved — Atlas Saloon food descriptions. https://hello.food/restaurants/missouri/atlas-saloon; https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-atlas-saloon-excelsior-springs — asserts: simple all-American sandwiches and salads; popcorn with local BBQ rub; no itemized food menu or prices published online as of 2026-06-17. ↩ ↩²