Wyatt Earp’s Oriental Saloon & Theater
Wyatt Earp’s Oriental Saloon & Theater
4.5
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
About
The historic, 140-year-old Oriental Saloon stands at the corner of Fifth and Allen Streets in Tombstone, a silent witness and a living museum representing Arizona's "wild and woolly" Old West era! Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday worked here, and the likes of Bat Masterson, Luke Short, and Buckskin Frank Leslie contributed to the six-shooter violence that took place within these four walls. Visit the Oriental Saloon and take in the atmosphere and the history with our live daily indoor gunfight show that's as fun as it is informative! Belly up to the bar for the coldest beer in town or a prickly pear margarita (or just grab a few sarsaparillas for the kids!), and enjoy our classic Western hospitality in the heart of historic Tombstone! We've got live bands every Saturday night, and karaoke Wednesday through Friday nights. There's always something to do here at the Oriental Saloon!
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Paul M
7 contributions
Jul 2021
This was our third and last shootout for a rainy weekend and the least impressive. As with all the other actors/players in Tombstone, they spend their time between shows drumming up customers and bragging their show is the best. This one at the Oriental takes place inside and tries to give a bit of history in between killing a bad guy now and then. Tickets are the standard $10 cash per adult and the wooden chairs are as uncomfortable as you can get.
Written July 27, 2021
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Pearly
2 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Went with a group from school, about 20 of us. They were wonderful, joking and offering to take pictures with us whenever we wanted. Plus, they gave our group a discount because we were a lot and no other place offered that.
The gun fights were hilarious and they involved the audience through it all! Definitely would go again!!
The gun fights were hilarious and they involved the audience through it all! Definitely would go again!!
Written March 10, 2020
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Christina T
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Feb 2020 • Business
Kyle and his acting, gunslinging troup kept the crowd laughing, clapping, and stomping their feet. Geared toward a wide audience, fine for families but also has a full bar, gifts, and snacks. A fun place to hang out and feel the history and atmosphere of this wonderful old town!
Written February 26, 2020
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Tim R
Newbury Park2 contributions
Oct 2020
I was on a family research trip to Tombstone, having recently learned that Luke Short was my great uncle, so I had to trace him back. Luke, a gambler with an ownership interest in the Oriental Saloon, worked there with Wyatt and Bat, and had a gunfight just outside the front door with Charlie Storms. Yeah, he won. Before the "Legends of Tombstone Show" I met the reenactor playing Wyatt outside and mentioned the family connection. The show began 20 minutes later as I sipped a beer, and they graciously changed their skit to include Luke Short! I led the standing ovation. I've seen a number of gunfighter skits, and this ranks at the top. Pretty accurate historically, and these guys know their Western history. I highly recommend the show--and the beer was good and cold as well! A very nice bartendress!
And they even found a long-sleeved Oriental T Shirt for me!
And they even found a long-sleeved Oriental T Shirt for me!
Written November 27, 2020
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Naomi
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Jan 2021 • Family
I absolutely loved it! We brought our 2 and 4 year old boys and they had a great time too. The people in the show did an awesome job of interacting with our boys while maintaining their role. 100% would recommend to others, regardless of their age.
Written January 24, 2021
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Berns
Toronto, Canada177 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
We paid $10 each to watch the live show that lasted approx 25 mins. It was quite lame and could have been done so much better. You can order a drink at the bar. The bartender was not friendly at all. There is only a curtain between the bar and where we sat for the show. They had music playing and loud people in the bar so we couldn’t hear the actors at all. I would recommend paying for the shootout at the Ok Coral. The show was great!
Written February 14, 2024
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Jaime H
Mesa, AZ3 contributions
Jul 2021
Wife and I came to Tombstone looking to know more about the history, see the sights, etc. This was the first time I have been here in the last 5-7 years and I was so excited to see the doors open on the Oriental! The architecture is amazing - from the archways to the ORIGINAL bar. We stayed for the show and were not disappointed. It was informative, interactive AND fun to watch / participate in. Wyatt and Doc were both amazing characters. We stopped back in later that night for a drink. Tim, who was also Doc Holliday earlier that day, was the bartender. He was a great bartender and also VERY informative about Tombstone history. Not just just the Wyatt Earp side of things either. He knew about the town as a whole. People who lived there, what it was actually like day to day, all that. We wished we would have talked with him earlier as we would have visited the Courthouse Museum to see some of the town history in addition to the Earp history. We will be back again soon as we just now realized it's only an hour from Tucson. Thanks to everyone of Tombstone for the warm welcome but most so to Tim for taking the time to share his knowledge with us!
Written July 29, 2021
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melwashere81
Cleveland, TX3,444 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We stopped here while waiting on a ghost tour to begin and had a few drinks. The bartender was courteous and attentive even though he was really busy and the live band was pretty good. They even encouraged audience participation. Such a fun place.
Written June 17, 2021
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JudySTucson
Tucson, AZ17 contributions
Mar 2021
Outstanding show. Professional clean production. We has such a good time in Tombstone this weekend. If you want a fun time be sure to stop in the Oriental see the show and have a margarita they are delicious and just $6.00!
Written March 14, 2021
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Ron W
Prescott, AZ7 contributions
Oct 2020
Drink a whiskey (or beer, or vodka lemonaid) in the historic Oriental Saloon - the headquarters of the Earps and Doc Holliday between 1880 and 1882. There were several shootouts that started or ended inside the Oriental. And yes, just like in "Tombstone", Wyatt Earp really did drag Johnny Tyler out by the ear!!
It is a cash only bar - but they have an ATM machine inside. There is no food, but you can get take out from Mario's Bakery (Sandwiches and Pizza) and eat inside.
They get the best bands and their night life gets wild!!
It is a cash only bar - but they have an ATM machine inside. There is no food, but you can get take out from Mario's Bakery (Sandwiches and Pizza) and eat inside.
They get the best bands and their night life gets wild!!
Written October 19, 2020
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How long does the gunfight shows last? And is 12 noon the earliest one offered?
Written June 25, 2023
Does the Oriental Saloon & Theater have only 1 show per day and how do I get tickets?
Written October 31, 2019
Shows take place at 11:00, 12:30, 2:30, and 4:00 p.m. daily. Tickets are available at the Oriental Saloon as early as 10:30 each day!
Written December 11, 2019
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