Eat & Drink in Boise
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106 places in Boise
10 Barrel Brewing Co
A lively brewpub from the Bend, Oregon-based craft brewery, serving house-brewed beers alongside an elevated pub menu of items like fried brussels sprouts, gourmet burgers, and wood-fired pizzas. The spacious downtown Boise taproom draws a energetic, casual crowd for beer flights and games on the patio.
10th Street Station
Housed in the basement of the historic Idanha Hotel, 10th Street Station bills itself as the oldest bar in Boise and a former Prohibition-era speakeasy. Regulars describe it as the 'Cheers of Boise' — a relaxed, conversational neighborhood dive with free popcorn and a classic-rock jukebox vibe.
8 Horses Lounge
An intimate wine-and-cocktail hideaway built into the old bank vault of the historic 805 Idaho building downtown, complete with the original 15-ton vault door. 8 Horses positions itself as a haven for real conversation, fueled by outstanding wine and cocktails.
Acero Boards & Bottles
A downtown small-plates restaurant and wine bar built around shareable bruschetta boards, upscale flatbreads, craft cocktails, and an approachable wine list — geared toward lunch, date nights, and after-work happy hour.
Alpine Pizza
A pizza restaurant referenced by a community events calendar as hosting Thursday trivia — address not independently verified at research time.
Amsterdam Lounge
Self-described as 'Boise's classiest and most spacious lounge,' Amsterdam offers craft cocktails, espresso drinks, and bottle service with private tables overlooking downtown's historic 6th and Main block.
Anesso
An Italian-inspired sandwich shop from the team behind Black Moon bakery, serving house-made breads, creative breakfast items, and rotating seasonal sandwiches. The casual counter-service spot overlooks Cherie Buckner-Webb Park near 11th and Bannock.
Ansots Basque Chorizos
A family-run Basque restaurant and market from the Ansotegui family, known for their signature chorizos, marinated solomo, and Basque bacon. The intimate downtown spot also pours Basque and Spanish wines, natural cider, and espresso alongside small plates and catering.
Anthony's Restaurant
An upscale-yet-approachable seafood house inside the Simplot Building, serving fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, premium steaks, and seasonal oysters alongside handcrafted cocktails. The polished dining room and lively bar have made it a downtown favorite for special occasions and happy hour alike.
Art Haus Bar by KIN
Art Haus is KIN's dedicated cocktail-bar concept — not a fully separate business, but a distinct bar space/brand operated by and attached to the KIN restaurant, featuring craft cocktails, a rotating art gallery, darts, board games, and a pared-down food menu (burgers, ramen, small plates).
BACON
An all-day breakfast and brunch bistro voted Boise's Best Brunch, famous for its Bacon Bloody Mary and five kinds of house-cured bacon. The bright downtown spot pairs its comfort-food menu with coffee and a full bar.
Bar Gernika
A longstanding Basque pub and eatery on the Basque Block, serving authentic Basque fare like croquetas and lamb grinders alongside Basque wine and beer. The unpretentious, communal-table setting has made it a downtown Boise institution for nearly three decades.
Bar Gibbon at The Lively
The downstairs cocktail bar of The Lively, offering craft cocktails and snacks in a stylish setting before or in place of dinner upstairs. It's a favorite pre-dinner stop for downtown Boise's fine-dining crowd.
Bar Please!
A retro-styled neighborhood cocktail bar from owners Amanda and Adam Hanby (who also run speakeasy Thick as Thieves in the same building), specializing in highballs, spritzes, and seasonal cocktails alongside beer, wine, snacks, and hot dogs. It was a 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best New Bar.
Baraboo Supper Club
A retro-inspired supper club inside Hotel Renegade, serving classic fare like prime rib, relish trays, and boozy ice cream alongside expertly mixed Old Fashioneds. The warm, nostalgic setting also hosts a popular weekend brunch buffet.
Barbarian Downtown Beer Bar
The downtown satellite taproom for Garden City's Barbarian Brewing, pouring more than 20 of its barrel-aged sours, IPAs, lagers, and Belgian ales on draft. The 21-and-up beer bar keeps a rotating, adventurous tap list in a laid-back setting.
Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery
The nation's first restaurant-distillery, housed in a historic warehouse on the Basque Block, crafting its own handmade spirits on-site for cocktails paired with Northwest cuisine. The employee-owned original location has anchored downtown Boise's dining and cocktail scene for decades.
Bittercreek Alehouse
A longtime downtown Boise favorite since 1996, Bittercreek Alehouse is an Idaho-American beer bar pairing an extensive craft beer selection with thoughtful pub fare in a comfortable, friendly setting.