43 Best Bars in Missoula

“This place is such a gem! We’re from out of town and eyed this place from reviews and stumbled upon it on the street organically! The service and staff, welcoming and attentive. The space is elevated yet cozy. The drinks match the vibe, and will please any service industry and patron alike. From the well to signature cocktails, all will come and be satisfied. The menu, unstoppable. It was such a satisfying array of flavors, presentations, and combinations. I can’t speak highly enough about the tapas menu hitting the spot. The bar ware is super cute and makes you want to put it in your pocket but the staff and overall vibe keeps you from putting it in your pocket… 10 out of 10“

“We were at the distillery before the Zootown Festival and rain brought everybody inside. Kaley was in the store by herself and rocked it. the place was jammed and she kept a level head and made it through without a hitch. The service and quality of drinks was so good we returned a second time and had another excellent experience with Colin behind the bar. Prices are good for hand crafted cocktails to boot. Highly recommend.“

“Fantastic whisky menu and a friendly atmosphere“

“dang good food, gotta try those cabbie fries 🤟🤟 !! it was a nice atmosphere , the service was friendly, and quick . Definitely go back for those fries!!“

“Sweaty glasses *emphasis* then no worries.“

“Charlie B’s is a fantastic spot, whether you’re in the mood for a cold beer or a strong cocktail. The bartenders are friendly and attentive, making every visit enjoyable. The attached restaurant, Dinosaur Café, serves up some excellent dishes, but the real hidden gem is Tabby’s Take and Bake. Their thin-crust pizza is outstanding—perfectly crispy with just the right amount of sauce. While you’ll need to place your order in advance and pick it up on Sunday, trust me, it’s absolutely worth the wait!“

“Great place to stop into after a Griz game!“

“Best burgers in Missoula. And that is saying something.“

“I was surrounded by my people for the evening, with the best music. Also they didn’t mind us all sharing cat pictures. The bartended is the best server, so nice and remembers everybodoea drink order… highly recommend. P.s. cash only

Update Sept 2025!!! The forest for a speaker upgrade! Come in and hear crystal clear music“

“Absolutely amazing place. The outside might be misleading, but it is amazing. They let kids in and they have billiards, chess, checkers, Jenga, and a bunch of other fun stuff. Amazing food. Not too greasy like other burgers and amazing price. Great atmosphere. Nobody was upset or anything. Everyone was just talking around and having a great time.“

“😀 Really cool people. Thanks for being so welcoming!“

“Dollar bar in Missoula is the BEST bar. The martellos are amazing. Especially Kevin. Go KC!!!! (And go pats lol).

Not sure why anyone would have any complaints about this bar. The bartenders are all awesome and so are the owners. I'm a regular and never had an issue.“

“So many choices! Growler fill ups too.“

“What a sweet bartender we had! One of the managers from the earlier shift made muffins for everyone and we were lucky enough to be included! Drinks are delish and the atmosphere is fun. We were able to experience the traditional "21" right of passage fire shot ! Good stuff ☆“

“have some good drinks. 10/10 recommend“

“Great bar, great options, with beer, cider, and seltzers. M-80 just outside is a huge bonus! Plenty of space and a good atmosphere plus a great downtown location make it one of the best spots in town!

Kid-friendliness: Games and a good space for kids to be safe in a bar setting.“

“fast friendly service and great platforms to choose from“

“Drinks were good and the bar keep was really nice with awesome service. Did not have a "bar" atmosphere type feel to the place. It was still a nice place and fun to hang out. Drinks and karaoke were a lot of fun. Drink prices were average.“

“Game Day and one waitress? Sat at the bar for 10 min. Never was even acknowledged while the waitress split the ticket and took payment for 10+ college students. Katie õ Keefes it is!“

“While great and Trivia Night is awesome, it is WAY TOO DARK. The steps just to get in are terrifying.“

“We have been to 49 states and this is one of the best restaurants we have been to the food is amazing the atmosphere great, service“

“Love going here. Good food at a fair price.“

“Traci is the best in the state, she is quick, witty, funny, and knows how to keep customers coming back. I appreciate the owners, genuine good family. Keeping Montana local history and atmosphere. Best place to dance, shoot pool, and still has live music on the weekends.“

“My wife and I really enjoyed the Teriyaki beef and chicken combo and of course we absolutely love the shirts and hats we bought!“

“Stopped in after a day of traveling. Recommend by local friends. Had some great food and drinks. Waiter recommended a great beer and food. They even made a puppy patty for our dog! Will definitely be stopping there next time through town. Highly recommend it.“

“Always good food, excellent service“

“Nice place.“

“Love this place, strong drinks and reasonably priced middle shelf whiskey. My favorite dive, the real neon red lighting always makes me feel at home. The vibe definitely changes constantly but it's always fun to stop in. It's just as good with a couple of regulars chatting at the bar or standing room only on a Friday night. Oh, and you can get food until midnight if the Whiz Kid is open.“

“No pretension. Just a burger and a beer. You don’t need anything else.“

“5$ cover but told it could be as much as 15$. We came on a Saturday with a live DJ. We are from out of town and told this was the only “club” for dancing. First bar you walk up to only had one server and took a while for drinks did not know about the other bars around the corner. It was busy, music was great and the bass was excellent. Lots of fun with a group of girls.“

“I came here at 9 o’clock on Saturday, when the regular crowd usually arrives. I sat next to the piano where this guy, Billy something, was between songs and ordered my usual gin and tonic. I started French kissing the glass, to be honest I was a little hammered.
I says to the guy, “Son, can you play me a memory”. Being all cryptic and stuff, but I wasn’t really sure how it went. I think it was sad and sweet, and I knew it complete, when I was younger.

Then John walked in, and be bought this piano man’s drinks for free. I was a bit jealous of that. He was pretty witty and also was smoking for some reason, didn’t think that was allowed. But then he walks over to Billy, and says to the guy, he says “BILL I BELIEVE THIS IS KILLING ME”. Pretty shocking stuff. He started ranting on about how we wanted to be some big Hollywood big shot fella.
Paul was there too, rich real-estate fella, and Davy from the navy, and the waitress was super political for some reason, but “based” as the kids say these days.
There was this business fella in a suit who I’m pretty sure was high, and all of these fellas were putting bread, like loaves and slices and rolls and stuff, into this jar on the piano. I didn’t really understand that but I’m sure it’s a Missoula thing.“

“Brittany is a terrible bartender. bad attitude“

“Awesome place to check out band's..a lot of fun...met my boyfriend here at the drowning pool concert“

“Love this place ❤💕😍💖 Good vibe, nice tables and consistently stand out service“

“We love going to The Reno! Always great food and service. The staff is AMAZING!!!“

“The menu super varied and out of the ordinary. But wait-staff outstanding. Nice selection saki and beer. Full bar, too.“

“Great bar. A little higher end than it used to be but still a good time.“

“The beer selection is limited and there’s no draft beers which sucks but there’s plenty of space to stand and sit and it’s a good place for a show, i wish they had more of a beer selection for us folks who like other styles of craft beer.“

“Very active in the community! an essential member of support for our Veterans ... always looking out for our military brothers and sisters“

“Good tacos, best fish taco in town and some pretty bartenders too. :)“

“The service was fantastic! Friendly, attentive and timely. Food was delicious. Only suggestion I have is it would be nice to have the menus wiped off between customers, noted dried food and sticky menus.

Other than that a 10 for sure“

“Best bartender(s) they are helpful and friendly and always make rounds if your gambling. The crowd of people are down home friendly and cool. The drinks are always better then normal and cold and absolutely tasty. I really enjoy the atmosphere and friendly service.
Corey“

“Amazing food!! My favorite Mexican restaurant in Montana 🥹😌🫶🏼“