Established by Manuel Maloof in 1956, the location is notable as a meeting place for influential people in the Democratic Party.

[1] To encourage discussions between patrons, Maloof banned live music and jukeboxes in the establishment.

[2] The bar is notable as a venue and meeting place for members of the Democratic Party.

[4] Maloof himself was politically active, being elected to the DeKalb County Board of commissioners in 1974.

[9] In November 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Maloof announced that the tavern was experiencing financial difficulties and could possibly close by the end of the year.