Boise Venue Directory
Bars, restaurants, breweries, and more across the Treasure Valley. Prefer to browse by area? See venues by neighborhood.
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25 venues
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mulligans Pub and Eatery
A classic downtown Boise dive bar, Mulligans' Pub & Eatery offers pool tables, arcade games, darts, and a spacious, lived-in interior for a fun, no-frills night out.
Ochos Craft Cocktail Bar
An intimate craft cocktail and wine bar offering a modern spin on classic cocktails, wine, and small plates, with indoor seating and an outdoor firepit area; known for Salsa & Bachata dance nights every Friday.
Pengilly's Saloon
A 21+ downtown saloon at 513 W Main St with a daily noon–7pm happy hour and recurring Tree City Tease burlesque on first and third Sundays.
Prost! Boise
A lively German biergarten in the heart of downtown Boise, Prost! pours an extensive lineup of German beers in their proper brewery-issued glassware alongside brats, sandwiches, and other locally sourced pub fare.
Silly Birch
A downtown bar at 507 W Main St with pool, darts, a daily 3–8pm happy hour, and recurring DJ nights Thursdays and Saturdays.
The Atlas Bar
A small, dimly-lit cocktail/dive bar tucked into downtown's 11th Street corridor, known for strong, reasonably-priced drinks in a cozy, intimate space with limited seating and a loyal late-night crowd.
The Basque Center
A cherished nonprofit Basque cultural and social club on the Basque Block, Euzkaldunak's Basque Center pours drinks and hosts dinners, dances, and festivals celebrating Basque heritage in a warm, community-driven gathering space.
The Highlander Rooftop Bar
Perched atop Hotel Renegade as Boise's tallest and only year-round rooftop bar, The Highlander pairs handcrafted cocktails and a chef-driven small-plates menu with a 180-degree wraparound patio overlooking the foothills and downtown skyline.
The Lobby Bar & Grill at The Residence Inn
Tucked into the Residence Inn's downtown Boise hotel, this lobby bar pours a full range of spirits, local craft beer, and Idaho wines alongside light dining selections, then invites guests up to the third-floor rooftop deck for panoramic city views and fire features.
The Placery at The Hyatt Place
The lobby bar and casual eatery inside Hyatt Place Boise Downtown, offering a curated menu of burgers, salads, and sandwiches alongside premium cocktails and beer. It's a relaxed spot for guests and locals to grab a bite or a drink at any hour of the day.
Tiner's Alley Tavern
Set inside The Avery hotel and centered on Boise's historic, lovingly restored Brunswick bar, Tiner's Alley blends local history and classic tavern warmth with craft cocktails and elevated pub fare.