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The Brandin' Iron Nightclub, affectionately known as The BI, was a staple of San Bernardino’s nightlife scene. Located at 320 S E St in downtown San Bernardino, this 13,000 sq ft venue offered a large maple dance floor and a general admission/standing layout for an energetic, no-frills country experience. While the BI has been permanently closed and the building is marketed for sale, understanding its history, capacity, and nearby amenities remains useful for fans, event history, and those researching the area’s entertainment options.
As you plan a night out in downtown San Bernardino, you’ll want practical details—parking, transportation, and nearby hotels or restaurants—quickly. Here’s a helpful snapshot of the venue’s footprint and the resources that made the BI a recognizable destination for country music fans.
Current status: The Brandin' Iron Nightclub is permanently closed with no confirmed reopening or renaming. For fans and visitors exploring the area, the downtown San Bernardino corridor offers other dining, lodging, and entertainment options. If you’re seeking live country or similar vibes, consider checking current listings at nearby venues and hotels within the Hospitality Lane area and downtown core. We’ve got you covered with reliable local recommendations and straightforward booking options through trusted affiliate partners.
Venue overview
- Name: Brandin' Iron Nightclub (The BI)
- Address: 320 S E St, San Bernardino, CA 92401
- Type: Nightclub / country honky-tonk
- Capacity: ~800 (13,000 sq ft facility)
- Layout: Large maple dance floor; general admission/standing area; no publicly published seating chart
- Historical acts: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift
Getting there and parking
- Parking: On-site parking with approximately 130 spaces was available on the property.
- Transit: Located in downtown San Bernardino with access to Omnitrans and proximity to the San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. sbX bus rapid transit serves the corridor, offering convenient connections for local riders.
Nearby hotels and dining
- Hotels: Nearby Hilton properties along S E St and in the downtown area provide comfortable stays within easy reach of the former BI location.
- Dining: Downtown San Bernardino and the Hospitality Lane area offer a mix of casual eateries and restaurants to fuel up before or after a night out.
- Affiliate hotel and restaurant partners: We’ve got trusted affiliate recommendations to help you secure reliable lodging and dining options close to the venue’s former footprint. These partners provide straightforward booking and reliable service.
Why fans visited
- Iconic maple dance floor that defined the room’s country experience
- Showcase of top country acts and festival-style energy
- Downtown San Bernardino location with easy access to transit and parking
What to know today
- The BI is permanently closed. The building space is being marketed for sale, and there is no confirmed reopening or renaming at this time.
- For current live country music options, explore nearby venues and ongoing seasonal events in the Downtown San Bernardino and Hospitality Lane corridors.
- We’ll keep you updated with available listings and affiliate partner options for hotels and dining in the area.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 320 S E St, San Bernardino, CA 92401.
- Venue type: Nightclub / country honky-tonk; known as 'The BI' with a large maple dance floor.
- Capacity: ~800 (13,000 sq ft facility).
- Seating chart: no public seating chart available; venue featured a large dance floor and general admission/standing area.
- Parking: property listing cites approx. 130 on-site parking spaces.
- Transit: located in Downtown San Bernardino with access to Omnitrans transit and proximity to the San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center; sbX bus rapid transit serves the corridor.
- Nearby hotels: hotels in the Hospitality Lane area and downtown (e.g., Hilton properties at nearby S E St; Travelodge near S E St).
- Notable events hosted: acts including Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, and Taylor Swift.
- Demolished/renamed: venue is permanently closed; building/space marketed for sale; no confirmed reopening or renaming.