Hill's Pride Inn

Photo © Lynn Northrop
Charming, tongue and groove wood bar built in 1915 by the Terragno family in Knowles, CA. Stone cutters and quarry workers were the main clients when it opened. The Raymond/Knowles quarry, right down the road from Hill's Pride employed thousands of granite workers over the years. Many of San Francisco's premiere buildings are made of the "Sierra White" granite mined here in Knowles. The bar has a pool table and serves beer and soda with chips and jerky for snacking. In the winter, many folks stop by to sit by the wood stove and tell tales or relax and unwind after work. In the spring and summer, the porch is a wonderful spot to catch the breeze, unwind and harken back to a slower era. Many clubs use it as a gathering spot and bike runs use Hill's Pride as a popular stop to rest and check in. The granite quarry is still in operation and some of the original granite buildings from the early 1900s can be viewed on a scenic drive from Hill's Pride Inn. The owner, Robert Casaurang, is an avid local history expert and can answer questions and give suggestions for exploring Knowles and Raymond.
Hours Open: Sat and Sun 12 noon until all good folks leave. Mon through Thurs 1:00 pm until 8pm and Fri 1:30 until all good folks leave.
Seasons Open: Open year round
Price Style for this Establishment: Moderate
Hill's Pride recycles everything and wastes as little as possible.
Plenty of shade and water for visiting pets. Horses can be tied up outside the bar.








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shannon oregero wrote on December 07, 2012: My grandparents Nadine and Russell Denny lived in Raymond and every summer my sister and I would come out. I remember going to the bar and sitting at the little table in the back by the jukebox. We would drink root beer, eat beef jerky and run around outside. My grandma had a special name for Robert..she always called him Terdbird. Thank you for such wonderful memories. I would love to bring my kids to see the Hills Pride Inn someday.
Lynn Erkens & Diane Braegelmann wrote on September 20, 2011: Went out to visit family and spent an evening at the Hill’s Pride Inn and met some new friends. Had an enjoyable evening learning about the history of Raymond-Knowles . We will see you again. Your Minnesota Friends.
Phil & Marie Eichers wrote on August 29, 2011: This is a wonderful place to see, where wonderful people always gather. We miss you all. Some day we will be back.
Barbara "Bobby" Norberg Miles (Niece of Ben & Bea Walcott - of the old B & B C wrote on April 18, 2010: I'm anxious to visit "Hill's Pride Inn" and see again the Casaurangs. As kids we played behind the old B & B cafe.
Wayne Northrop wrote on October 31, 2009: A great place to relax and soak up local history.
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