219 N. First Ave. 219 Lounge

A long-time tavern in Sandpoint, it was formerly known as The Diamond, and a diamond design can be seen on the front façade. A recent renovation uncovered murals that were painted by locally famed artist Gene Hayes. Hayes, a WWII veteran, lost his lower right arm and hand in a feed mill accident and transferred his painting skills to his left hand. He was Sandpoint’s premier
business sign painter and artist for many years.