Haunted Dining / Bar

Bonanza Saloon

1870 mining-era saloon with violent spirits and haunted table

27 C St, Virginia City, NV 89440

Age

21+ for alcohol service

Cost

$$

Menu items $12-18; drinks $4-8

Access

Limited Access

Historic building with uneven flooring

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsCold spotsObject movementPhantom voicesDisembodied laughterTouching/pushingHair pullingPoltergeist activity

The Bonanza Saloon has acquired a formidable reputation for violent paranormal activity, centered primarily on its basement level. According to accounts from staff and paranormal investigators, a dark and aggressive entity resides in the basement and is known to attack anyone who ventures into its domain without invitation.

The most notorious feature of the saloon is an artifact known as the Suicide Table—an original Faro gaming table now protected under Plexiglas. Three men are documented to have taken their own lives after losing substantial sums at this specific table. The concentration of tragic deaths around this object is believed to have anchored a particularly malevolent presence within the building.

Employee accounts describe a pattern of violent encounters: female staff members report having their hair pulled by unseen forces, being chased through the building by an invisible presence, having objects thrown at them, and being touched inappropriately. Multiple employees have reportedly quit their positions due to the severity and frequency of these encounters upstairs and in the basement. The intensity of these reports goes beyond typical paranormal phenomena—staff describe the encounters as overtly hostile and physically aggressive.

The Ghost Adventures crew investigated the Bonanza Saloon in 2020, documenting cases where the resident entity reportedly engaged in direct attacks on investigators. Beyond the basement violence, the saloon also reports the clinking of glasses, echoing laughter through empty rooms, and sudden temperature drops throughout the establishment. A waving female apparition has been observed on the balcony area, adding an additional layer to the location's paranormal activity.

Notable Entities

The Dark Basement EntityThe Suicide Table SpiritThe Waving Lady

Media Appearances

  • Ghost Adventures: Beneath the Bonanza (2020)

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Sources & Further Reading

Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.

  1. 1.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_City,_Nevada
  2. 2.visitvirginiacitynv.com/history
  3. 3.nevadaappeal.com/news/2023/apr/11/nevada-traveler-virginia-citys-old-time-saloons

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bonanza Saloon family-friendly?
While dining is available to all ages, the dark paranormal history and reports of violent entity encounters make this better suited for older teens and adults. Overall family fit: Low.
How much does it cost to visit Bonanza Saloon?
Menu items $12-18; drinks $4-8
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance booking is required, but checking availability is recommended.
Is Bonanza Saloon wheelchair accessible?
Bonanza Saloon has limited wheelchair accessibility. Terrain: Historic building with uneven flooring.