Santa's Pub Owner Denzel Irwin Dies at 75

Nashville's beloved Santa's Pub loses its 'Real Santa' as Kacey Musgraves, Ed Sheeran mourn bar owner's death

The Nashville music community is mourning the death of Elmer Denzel Irwin, beloved owner of Santa's Pub. Here's how he's being remembered.

Denzel Irwin, owner of Santa's Pub, has died

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The owner of a Wedgewood-Houston dive bar that's been described as "home" for locals and celebrities alike, Denzel Irwin, has died. His death was announced via Instagram Saturday before condolences and remembrances began to pour in. ⏩ Read today's top stories on wkrn.com "I will cherish every story he ever told and will cherish our own special stories forever," Natalie Osborne's caption reads, in part. "He has brought …

Owner of iconic Nashville dive bar, ‘Santa’s Pub,’ has died, family says

The festive Christmas theme and karaoke nights made Santa’s Pub memorable to those who patron it.

Denzel Irwin, a.k.a Santa of Santa’s Pub, Has Died

He was Nashville's ever-present and year-long version of Santa Claus, and his haunt Santa's Pub is like the North Pole of the South. His real name was Elmer Denzel Irwin.

Denzel Irwin, Owner Of Iconic Santa’s Pub In Nashville, Has Passed Away

A true Nashville legend. If you’ve never been to Santa’s Pub in Nashville, you’re missing out. The iconic dive bar located in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood of Music City may not be as flashy as the massive artist bars on Broadway, but the Christmas lights and decorations on the small trailer will no doubt catch your eye as you pass by the small building. And when you step inside, you’re greeted by low ceilings, a cash-only bar that sells on…