This isn’t your typical Rally bar…
Legend has it…that during the days of ole, the Territories of the Dakotas were watched over by a band of loyal renegades. These hombres were endowed with loyalty, bravery, pride, and honesty. Known throughout the West as the Dakota Territory Riders or “DTR”, they defended against troublemakers and preserved the rights and laws of ordinary people. The DTR still roam these lands - on chrome steeds of steel and continue to spread the spirit of the Old West.
The legend lives on in the foot hills and plains of the Dakotas, through the borders of Wyoming, the reaches of Montana and beyond. Simply stated, “Where a trustworthy heart rides into the face of danger, so goes the spirit of the DTR!” Bravery and loyalty, founded on respect for the common man, looks out for those unable to see the forest through the trees. Be safe in knowing that the hard riding, quick of tongue and head-strong members of the DTR are making the Dakota Territory safe and peaceful for all that seek a new frontier.
Like rolling thunder across the plains, we grow in size as we ride out from our outpost The Stone House Saloon. Fear not our intentions or our integrity, but be assured of our commitment to preserve the hope of our common good.
The Stone House Story
In 2000, The Kling Family started Stone House Saloon for bikers that attended Sturgis Rally each August. The family stocked a water trough full of ice-cold beer and loaded up on black Sharpies for visitors to leave their mark on the inside of the old, two-story stone house. It was a simple idea that grew little-by-little each year. Klings designed merchandise, hired live music, and created the world’s best bloody mary to ever exist. By 2018, The Kling family was ready to enjoy the Rally as a guest instead of a host after 18 years. That’s when Chris & Rose Ann Besler purchased Stone House Saloon and worked alongside the Kling Family for their first year as owners. The Besler’s wanted to make sure to keep the family business aspect of Stone House Saloon that Kling’s started nearly two decades ago. With the help of family and good friends Stone House Saloon now has a dance floor, lifted stage and several covered sections. One thing that will never change…the netting that provides shade over the majority of the saloon. Chris and Rose Ann have added to Stone House Saloon each season in hopes to grow the business, honor those that have served our great country, but also keep the quaintness of the outdoor bar in the middle of nowhere.
