32 Best Bars near Hayden

“No menu for dinner, a few snacks served, but they allow outside food so that’s great, the place next door will bring it after you order.
Service is always on point. They make great drinks . Can be on the expensive side, but always a decent drink. We have come here for events and it’s been a lot fun!“

“We love coming here! Now they have Sunday football and a brunch menu, which includes amazing chorizo gravy fries I will come back every Sunday. Such AMAZING STAFF!!“

“Great staff, food, atmosphere, and Golf.“

“I love this place. It’s basically an “upscale dive bar” — and I mean that as a compliment. This isn’t a craft cocktail lounge, but it has all the essentials: karaoke, darts, pool, and a few other bar games to keep you entertained. There’s no kitchen, but if you get hungry, a Pizza Hut is just down the strip mall.

The drink specials are a bit of an adventure. Odds are better than even that the bartender will need to check the promo recipe card from the distillery to figure it out — but credit where it’s due, they know the “magic ratios” of a good cocktail, so it usually turns out just fine.

It can get loud, which makes it fantastic for people-watching (and a safe bet if you don’t want your date to overhear you nervously talking about your ex). Lively, colorful crowd, and you don’t have to trek downtown for the atmosphere.

I’m not the most social butterfly, so I can’t vouch for the friendliness factor, but if you’re looking for energy, games, and a fun night out without pretense, this is your spot.“

“Friendly waiters. it's a Cheers bar on the lake. 🍔🍻“

“First time here and it was lovely! The service was perfect and the cocktails were just amazing. Loved the lighting and the overall vibe. Can't wait to come again!“

“What a great dining experience. From the food to the service. My waitress Morgan was so knowledgeable and attentive. We were able to converse with the Chief and what a humble man he was. The restaurant was so clean and the food was hot and delicious! Can’t wait to bring back our friends and family.“

“Fun time playing games and having drinks.“

“Well maintained facility with a great staff and amazing views. An experience of a lifetime that I highly recommend.“

“Always an enjoyable experience to visit. Hands down the best Bloody Mary you'll have in the area.“

“First thing first, the name is cloyingly goofy. Consider a rebrand. I mean, if you are going to put a water feature in the front of the resort, you could stand to update the branding on this lounge, given its prime location in the resort. Whispers? Yuck. Think of something that relates to the water and the water feature that forms the sign for the bar. Come on. You got time! How about Coeur le Lac?

I remember when this bar was a sorta’ spillover lounge years ago (when there was still carpeting on the pillars in the lobby and a guy playing the piano). So, I have watched it change over the years. Gone is the fireplace in the main area (a nice touch, but I understand removing it). The bar is now separated from the lobby (and has been for many years, which also makes sense when dealing with age-related issues). It still features the oddly sunken main bar area. And it has for years featured seating options both close to the lobby and also more to the interior of the bar itself (with views out towards the marina). There is also a much better utilized outside area (once just a slab of concrete) that functions as an all-season money generator. Smart move!

Over the years, service has been generally good if not great. Sometimes, they charge you for a soda water to go. Sometimes, they do not. This visit, no charge and certainly appreciated. Mind you, we also ordered drinks and sat in the bar three times (once just three of us, twice five of us). The servers were great this time. Fairly quick service (one night it was very busy, the other two times not too busy). They seem to have enough servers for the space. But, trust me, these servers don’t have a lot of time to sit around. They are busy!

They offer your standard “resort range” of drinks (with some high end offerings for those who want to show off to their friends). The mixed drinks are well poured. The beer and wine options are fine. They are priced, for where you are, appropriately. And you can scroll through the choices on the resort-ready tablets (remember: they can change prices and options much more easily this way).

Any suggestions? Sure. Try to make sure you are actually cleaning those tablets on a fairly regular basis. They are grime magnets. So, too, those shiny tables. Our table clearly hadn’t been wiped down in a while. Those are minor quibbles that are easily handled. But they help to make the upscale feel a touch more upscale . . . until they finally find a better name.

Oh, and the people watching? Also worth the price. You get to see the whole range of guests who come to this resort. You also get to listen to them (some of whom, as the drinks keep flowing, get more and more interesting to eavesdrop on while they giggle and chat and so on).

I think this place deserves a solid 4.5 rating. I would also note that negative reviews are few and far between (and most are quite old). You came to a lobby bar for dinner? That’s on you. You complain about the view? Take a look at where the bar is located. Do you want them to remove the marina so you can take a selfie? It seems like this place has great/good staff and tries to serve their guests well.

Recommended. And thanks for making our recent visit a fun and relaxing time.“

“I like this bar. I’ve been a few times. They have karaoke and darts, which is really fun. The prices are very fairly priced. drinks are good and Heather the bartender is awesome.“

“What a fabulous Speakeasy! It's super cool inside -- black walls and ceiling, plants and jungle theme everywhere. The hosts are super sweet, friendly, and helpful! The food is delicious -- we had the charcuterie, amazing burrata with balsamic pearls!, olives and nuts, loaded potato soup, and salad. Oh, and the BEST EVER risotto served in a jar with micro greens! And then to top it off, we had the fabulous raspberry cake!! Cocktails were good and they have a good selection of wines. We all just marveled at the decor and vibe -- if you haven't been, it comes highly recommended!!“

“Great little joint. Nice vibes and the staff are great. Definitely a great local joint to stop in“

“The Staff is kind, considerate, amazing, and thehome town ambiance is what i like most about Lakers. Great hole in the wall with stellar atmosphere.“

“Ok, sushi is such an incredible food. I'm a huge fan. This place makes awesome and very fresh sushi 🍣. They have a huge selection of different Japanese foods from pad Thai, to yakisoba, to katsu. Everything is very fresh and so tasty. Let's not forget the sushi rolls!! Fantastic. I have not had a bad roll, and I have had almost every one of their signature rolls. If you like sushi, go here. You won't be disappointed.“

“Best gay bar in north Idaho“

“always great service. Alicia was amazing. an A+ server. Westwood always seems to have great servers...which is rare nowadays“

“Drinks are pricey, but no different than anywhere else in the area. Otherwise it’s a great place to hang out. Whether it’s sitting on the patio watching the water or hanging out in the family friendly adjacent grass area (drinks allowed).“

“Best karaoke singers in the area here every Wednesday and Thursday nights“

“This is the perfect spot for summer!“

“Great place to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family.“

“🌶️Spicy, bold, and loaded with all the fixin’s — this is “Not your Mamas Bloody Caesar”. 🪵 Made with Clamato, vodka, and a kick of wild — it's the unofficial cocktail of the North served in true Idaho fashion.“

“Absolutely incredible! Great service and some of the best food I've ever had! 5/5 stars!!!!“

“So this bar is good and has awesome karaoke on Tuesday nights from 9pm to 1 am . The drinks are fairly priced and you get what you pay for . It is however a smoking bar . And can be at times really smoke filled . There's plenty of room to sit and also to play pool,darts,or animated golf.plus they have a jukebox when karaoke is not going on . The people there are friendly and jenn the bar tender is really sweet and knows how to make any drink you request . I give this establishment a 4 cuz of the smokiness at times .“

“We were in Idaho on vacation, it was recommended that we try Crafted Tap House. The staff was fantastic, both the front staff but the kitchen staff were amazing. The atmosphere was really good. But the food was really out of this world. I highly recommend this place to anyone! I not only speak as a customer but also as a former chef. They get 5 stars from me!“

“Attended with the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce for the Ambassador lunch ... ordered the 3 piece fish and chips. The fish was top knotch. It was crispy yet moist. The service was exceptional considering the size crowd we had. Will definitely be back.“

“Our family of seven, including a 4 year old, dropped in the evening of December 23rd coming from Spokane. We were not expecting anything fancy and that's what we got -- and it was great. We didn't have a reservation and we only had to wait 10 minutes. The atmosphere was good and service was great -- especially our server. Sorry we didn't remember her name.“

“We stopped in for a quick bite and some drinks while in town. We weren't sure if we could bring our teenage kids in but they accommodated us with an outside table. The atmosphere is super cool and the service was impeccable! I totally recommend stopping in if you're downtown strolling around for a quick drink, or better yet, stay for food and drinks... you won't regret it!“

“very great drinks, fun atmosphere, very friendly bar tenders. 👍😁“

“We had my daughters graduation party there and it was fabulous! Rico was so accommodating. Nate was an attentive server. We are so thankful we chose this place for a special event!.“

“The service was great! Food super delish!“