On social media, the pub announced a celebration event. Stating, “Hello Santa’s Pub friends and family! We are excited to celebrate Santa’s birthday and the future of the legendary bar that he and Angelina created. Come raise a cold one with us!” As part of the celebration on Sunday, the bar will be renamed to The Legendary Santa’s Pub.
The event takes place on Sunday, October 19th, from 4 pm until 2:45 am. Admission is $10 cash. There will be live music, food, and karaoke.
The event kicks off at 4:00 p.m., with a lineup of local musicians leading up to the finale,
headlined by Santa’s Ice Cold Pickers, longtime friends who have performed at the bar for over a decade. Admission is $10 and the event is 21+. Food and drinks will be available for purchase as guests come together to celebrate Santa and his legendary bar.
The Santa’s Pub you know and love is here to stay. A cornerstone of Nashville nightlife and one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, the bar will continue to uphold the legacy of Elmer Denzel “Santa” Irwin, who passed away earlier this year at age 75.
At the helm of The Legendary Santa’s Pub is Angelina Irwin, Santa’s wife and longtime business partner, who co-founded and grew the beloved triple-wide dive alongside him. Angelina will continue to lead operations, keeping the lights bright, the beer flowing, and the doors open to everyone who calls Santa’s home.
Denzel Irwin, the owner of Santa’s Pub in Nashville, died in September 2025.
The pub located at 2225 Bransford Avenue has been closed since the passing of Irwin.
Irwin was a Franklin native who opened the pub in 2011, known for its year-round Christmas decorations. It also had several celebrity sightings over the years, including Kacey Musgraves, Ed Sheeran, and Snoop Dogg. In addition, the bar only served beer, and the only form of payment accepted was cash.
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