About The Old Pro
The Old Pro was a classic sports bar and American grill located at 541 Ramona Street in downtown Palo Alto, California. In operation in various locations since the 1960s, it became a local institution for Stanford students, tech workers, and sports fans, featuring walls of TVs, hearty bar food (wings, burgers, pizza, sliders, and salads), a large selection of beers on tap, and even a mechanical bull in its later years. It marketed itself as Palo Alto’s premier sports bar and was frequently cited in local guides and reviews as one of the main spots in town to watch professional and college games.
A charge from “The Old Pro” on a card statement typically comes from in‑person purchases at the bar and restaurant—such as food, drinks, cover charges on busy game nights, or private event tabs. Tabs often remained open while guests ordered throughout a game, then were closed out in a single charge at the end of the visit. Occasionally, there could be a preauthorization hold (for example when opening a tab with a card) that temporarily appears as a pending charge before it’s adjusted to the final bill amount.
To verify a charge, customers should cross‑check the transaction date and amount against when they visited the bar, including any game days, group gatherings, or corporate/social events they attended. Receipts would historically be provided on‑site at the time of payment; if a customer no longer has a receipt, they would need to contact the business at its published phone number or via its website (oldpropa.com) to request a copy or clarification. If the date or time doesn’t match any known visit, cardholders should first check with family members or colleagues who might have used the card, then contact their card issuer to dispute the charge if it still appears unfamiliar. Note that The Old Pro has since closed and the location has been reimagined as a new sports bar concept, so archival contact information or the successor business may be the only paths to historical receipt lookup.