Pengilly's Saloon ★ 3.9
Pengilly's Saloon is one of Boise's oldest bars, booking live music several nights a week in a historic Main Street setting with a long bourbon selection, Idaho craft beers, and a loyal crowd of local regulars.
Location
Address: 111 N 11th St, Boise, ID 83702
Also in downtown
The Modern Bar ★ 4.2
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
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
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
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.
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Pengilly's Saloon ★ 3.9
Pengilly's Saloon is one of Boise's oldest bars, booking live music several nights a week in a historic Main Street setting with a long bourbon selection, Idaho craft beers, and a loyal crowd of local regulars.
10 Barrel Brewing Rooftop ★ 4.0
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The Modern Bar ★ 4.2
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
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
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
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.