40 Best Bars in Missoula

“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!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Missoula’s BEST cocktail bar & bartenders!
Seasonal drink menu of custom creations along with all the classic & new-to-you libations. Absolutely amazing staff that know their craft and take care of their customers. Unflinching in their ability to make great drinks even when busy!
Some yummy bites to enjoy too. Gotta try the flaming wiener!“

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

“Fantastic whisky menu and a friendly atmosphere“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Sweaty glasses *emphasis* then no worries.“

“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“

“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.“

“Service was quick and we got a nice crash-course in Missoula/Montana drinking culture just off our flight. I liked my fish tacos and the bartenders were a hoot and a half! Plus, you know a place is legit when they have a big ole Steinbeck quote.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Nice place.“

“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 ☆“

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

“We had a family get together 15 people this past Sunday and they helped make sure we could be seated together. Our server, Taylor, couldn’t have been more attentive and did a fantastic job. The food was absolutely amazing! The beef bites might be the best thing I’ve ever eaten. Tater tots are delicious and the portions are insane. Never an empty glass which with our family is key :-). Can’t recommend this place enough. Great atmosphere, great food and fantastic service. Thank you Bill Fleming“

“Always good food, excellent service“

“Awesome platform super user-friendly loads of fun great service and free play“

“Horrible customer service, not family friendly, staff to preoccupied with personal matters ie cell phones, to tend to paying customers!“

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

“have some good drinks. 10/10 recommend“

“The bartender was very pleasant and efficient. She explained that the restaurant part is totally separate and told us what the specials were and that all the dressings were homemade and that the chicken wings were excellent.

The chef was very nice, the wings, tenders, FF were excellent. So nice to get real food in a bar!!!“

“So many choices! Growler fill ups too.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Brittany is a terrible bartender. bad attitude“

“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.“

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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“