Eat & Drink in Boise & the Treasure Valley
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33 places · Bars & Lounges
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.
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.
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).
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.
Bluebird Social
Boise's newest outdoor social hub on the Greenbelt, Bluebird Social pairs an open-air music stage with rotating food trucks and riverside seating for a laid-back, seasonal (June-October) hangout.
Cactus Bar
A downtown bar at 517 W Main St with a recurring Thursday karaoke night and first/third-Thursday bingo.
Grainey's (Tom Grainey's)
A two-level bar and live-music venue open since 1979, pairing an old-west saloon atmosphere with a downstairs dance floor, DJ nights, and karaoke. A longtime fixture of Boise's Old Boise nightlife district known for sports viewing and touring/local bands.
Hap Hap Lounge
A rooftop bar and lounge above Treefort Music Hall, operated by Duck Club Presents, serving music-inspired cocktails, craft beer, and wine in a half-indoor/half-outdoor space. Hosts trivia, DJ sets, and drag performances for a 21+ crowd, open six nights a week (closed Monday).
Humpin' Hannah's
A downtown Main Street bar at 621 W Main St known for live music, dancing, and a recurring weekly trivia/DJ night schedule.
Karma
A downtown nightclub and lounge billed as 'Boise's Good Vibes Lounge & Dance Club,' featuring a spacious dance floor, traveling DJs, multiple bar tops, and an adjoining 8th Street Social Club game room with pool tables and arcade games.
Liga Boise
An international sports bar tucked beneath Boise Fry Co., built for soccer, rugby, football, and UFC fans with beer on tap, a full liquor selection, and bar games like darts, pool, and foosball. It's a high-energy spot to catch a global match downtown.
Liquid Lounge
An award-winning bar and lounge in the BODO district featuring a full bar, pub grub, an adult-only arcade with pool and air hockey, DJ dance nights, and free weekend comedy shows. It's a boisterous, all-in-one nightlife spot downtown.
Little Pearl Oyster Bar
Idaho's first oyster bar, Little Pearl serves fresh, briny oysters, Maine lobster rolls, and handcrafted cocktails with an East-meets-West coastal sensibility. The intimate downtown Boise spot leans refined but approachable, making it a go-to for late-evening drinks and seafood.
Meriwether Cider House
Boise's only cidery taproom, Meriwether Cider House pours around 20 taps of house-made and guest ciders in a community-minded space that regularly hosts trivia nights, bluegrass jams, and charity bingo.
Modern Hotel & Bar
Set inside a reanimated Travelodge in Boise's Linen District, the Modern Bar serves handcrafted cocktails and locally-sourced small plates in a stylish, contemporary space with one of the buzziest bar scenes in the city.