As the oldest bar in West Palm Beach, Roxy’s Pub has a long history serving customers for almost a century.
Roxy’s Pub, West Palm Beach’s iconic Irish bar, began as a Prohibition-era speakeasy in 1929.
Founded by P.P. Dock, it evolved from Dock’s Liquor into a beloved neighborhood bar under Harry “Roxy” LaRocco. Through decades of urban renewal, crime waves, and downtown revitalization, Roxy’s relocated multiple times—finally settling at 309 Clematis Street.
Today, it’s a vibrant nightlife destination featuring upscale décor, live music, and the rooftop Sky 309 bar. With a $17 million renovation and rooftop pool, Roxy’s blends historic charm with modern luxury.
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Let’s take a look at Roxy’s through the years in downtown West Palm Beach
A 1989 photo of Roxy’s Bar at the northwest corner of Dixie Highway Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach. The image, from the collection of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, was taken by Malcolm A. Gundersdorff.
Roxy’s Pub in downtown West Palm Beach will once again be closing down the 300 block of Clematis Street for their epic St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
032011 — WEST PALM BEACH — Three stories up from the Irish pub and on the roof of the building is Roxy’s Rofftop on Clematis Street in Downtown West Palm Beach. (J. Gwendolynne Berry/The Palm Beach Post)
Historical images of Roxy’s Pub:
Roxy’s new rooftop pool debuted in 2025:
Francesca Abarca is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at fabarca@gannett.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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