20 Best Bars in Fairbanks

1 Lavelle's Taphouse

4.8 Superb 140 Reviews

412 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks

“Nice environment, yummy ciders (blueberry spice and strawberry lime)!”

2 The Cabin

4.7 Superb 84 Reviews

901 Old Steese Highway, Fairbanks

“I have had a lot of good experiences here and look forward to going again and again”

3 Midnite Mine

4.5 Superb 140 Reviews

308 Wendell Avenue, Fairbanks

“A great place for a drink with an awesome outside space.”

4 Malemute Saloon

4.9 Superb 30 Reviews

3630 Main Street, Ester

“The atmosphere at the Malemute Saloon is incomparable. The staff were extremely friendly and Scott was out of this world! We will be back from Texas and with Tommy G and Patti, we will tie one on!!”

5 Tony's Sports Bar

4.5 Superb 75 Reviews

537 Gaffney Road, Fairbanks

“Thank you to the staff and patrons of Tony's Sports Bar for the great time last Sunday! We were visiting from Wisconsin and stopped in to cheer on the Packers💚💛We felt very welcomed and received tips to visit the classic car museum which my FIL loved!! Alaska was a bucket list trip for us, but if we ever return, I would love to stop in at Tony's again!!”

6 RJ's Lounge

4.5 Superb 50 Reviews

3450 Airport Way, Fairbanks

“What’s Not Too Love? 🥰 Best Regulars EVER!! Absolutely Love It’s Dog Friendly ( As Long As Your Dog Is Friendly).”

7 Red Fox Bar & Grill

4.2 Good 167 Reviews

398 Old Chena Pump Road, Fairbanks

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“5 stars, the food is so good and the drinks are even better. Def a go to when you have the munchies”

8 Elbow Room

5.0 Superb 2 Reviews

410 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks

9 Club Manchu

4.2 Good 40 Reviews

2712 Jesse Street, Fairbanks

“Great place to be if you like being murdered with a hatchet!”

10 The Marlin

4.0 Good 23 Reviews

3412 College Road Ste 2, Fairbanks

“This is the best place in Fairbanks to meet new people, make friends, and find some of the greatest, most chill people that won't judge you or discriminate against you just for who you are. I credit this place for getting me out of my deeply introverted shell and allowing me to finally find a group of people that took me in and considered me someone that had worthwhile opinions, thoughts, and creative drives.Yea, and it's also a pretty good bar. The back room was always the greatest place to be. Best place to do the safe sex demonstrations and the counseling because of those comfy couches. Not sure how it's been remodeled, but I imagine it's been kept close to the original. Is the bottle of whisky still stuck in the wall? XDThis is a place where you can just breath and not be afraid to find a stranger and talk about your problems and end the night with a good friend. :)”

11 Mecca Bar

4.1 Good 103 Reviews

549 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks

“Jodi treated us like a local when we were in Fairbanks. We love a little private owned place”

12 House of Fire Pizza -West

4.3 Superb 273 Reviews

3677 College Road Ste 4, Fairbanks

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“Everything was good! Food, service & cleanliness. Had two pizzas, beers, knots & Stromboli, all were tasty.”

13 Trackers Bar & Grill

3.5 Good 37 Reviews

4477 Pikes Landing Road, Fairbanks

“The raspberry balsamic salad with chicken is excellent, had it 2x. Most staff was pleasant, but the bartender was practically dismissive... perhaps he was too busy, but still, we were ignored for way too long considering the number of people there at the time.”

14 The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks

4.2 Good 981 Reviews

796 Chena Pump Road, Fairbanks

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“OK. This might be a little long/different type post from me but I want to give a big plus to a waitress. We were in Fairbanks Alaska at The Pump House. We were taken care of by not just a good, not a great but my all time best server I have ever had. Her name is Jenna. I want to say that she is my all time best and favorite waitress in my 77 years of being. The food and ambiance were also good. But Jenna was fantastic Thank you Jenna”

15 El Dorado

4.2 Good 194 Reviews

530 3rd Avenue, Fairbanks

• Take-Out

“Best Mexican food in Fairbanks”

16 The Spur

3.7 Good 100 Reviews

537 Gaffney Road, Fairbanks

“I used to meet up with my than bf Corey for lunch or drinks and we got married at the Spur and it was from what I remember, a blast!”

17 Greens Bar & Grill

4.2 Good 170 Reviews

1735 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks

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“We have been to The Greens a few times and always thrilled with the service, the food, and the atmosphere! Would recommend 100%! That said, last night was the first time we were seated in the overflow room in the back. For a fine dining experience, this space could use a little cosmetic love. There were scuff marks on the wall, wiring conduit falling from the ceiling, and no soft music or anything. A coat of paint, some nice artwork, maybe some candles and soft music, and it would be just as nice as the main dining area. Just our two cents. Still, we will return again and again, love this restaurant.”

18 The Boatel Bar

3.9 Good 95 Reviews

3368 Riverside Drive, Fairbanks

“Best bar in Fairbanks, music is always great and you almost always see beavers”

19 Salty's on 2nd

3.8 Good 408 Reviews

706 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks

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“Excellent food - once it got there. NO reflection on the waitress, she was super kind and friendly and kept the coffee hot, but it took almost 25 minutes for a breakfast order for 2 people. The avocado toast was shockingly good, and the crab cake Benedict was spicy-tasty and came with a perfect poached egg. Would go again just wouldn’t go there if I was in a hurry.”

20 Soapy Smith's Pioneer

3.5 Good 165 Reviews

543 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks

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“Stopped in on passing, largely as the owner came outside and invited us to come check out his history & memorabilia. Fascinating collection of artifacts tracking the history of the town. We then opted to sample the reindeer hotdog. That is all we sampled so I.can’t really comment further on the food. Service was good and it seemed reasonably priced (compared to other venues we visited). I would definitely recommend it as a worthwhile brunch spot in downtown.”