The Modern Bar ★ 4.2
downtownMon-Thu 16:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-22:00, Sun 16:00-21:00
The Modern Bar occupies a ground-floor space near the Basque Block with low lighting, a design-forward interior, and a cocktail programme that reads closest to speakeasy aesthetics in the Boise bar scene with complex, spirit-forward drinks.
Le Bois ★ 3.9
downtownWed-Sat 16:00-02:00
Le Bois on Myrtle Street is Boise's most established LGBTQ-friendly bar and nightlife venue, with a relaxed early-evening cocktail atmosphere that transitions to dancing Wednesday through Saturday.
Chandler's Steakhouse Bar ★ 4.1
downtownMon-Sat 16:00-23:00
Chandler's Steakhouse bar area is Boise's most polished listening-bar environment, with a classic piano soundtrack, extensive whisky programme, and the calm late-evening pacing that invites conversation over noise.
Bittercreek Alehouse Late ★ 4.2
downtownMon-Sat 11:00-01:00, Sun 11:00-24:00
Bittercreek Alehouse is the city's best option for a late-evening meal with serious craft beer, open until 01:00 Monday through Saturday with the full Idaho-sourced kitchen running and 30 taps of regional draft beer.
Icon Bar ★ 3.6
downtownThu-Sat 21:00-02:00
Icon Bar is downtown Boise's longest-running dance club on 9th Street with DJ nights Thursday through Saturday covering hip-hop, top-40, and electronic music for the city's mainstream nightlife crowd.
Neurolux Lounge ★ 4.0
downtownDaily 16:00-02:00
Neurolux on 11th Street is the heartbeat of Boise's indie music scene, hosting touring bands and local acts nightly with a small capacity venue that makes every performance intimate and a drinks programme that keeps prices low.