An iconic Sioux Falls bar recently sent shockwaves through the Sioux Empire after announcing plans to close its doors after more than half a century in business.
Back in March, The Top Hat, one of the legendary dive bars in Sioux Falls, located at 508 South First Avenue, said it planned to close after more than 70 years of serving some of the best damn cold beer in town. Needless to say, the news hit the Sioux Empire harder than a January wind chill on Phillips Avenue.
The reason? The lease isn’t being renewed, meaning the beloved watering hole was being forced to say goodbye to its longtime home by the end of 2026. And just like that, longtime “Top Hatters” started reminiscing about cheap drinks, unforgettable nights, and the kind of stories that probably shouldn’t be repeated in polite company.
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But before anyone could start planning a full-on farewell tour, there was a bit of news from Top Hat owners that was deserving of a celebratory round…