4.3
Superb
173 Reviews
406 North Last Chance Gulch, Helena · 6.18 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Beef Fat Fried Potatoes
- Double Cheeseburger
- Tuna Salad Sandwich
- Cheese Burger
“First time in Helena, and I had an awesome time walking around the beautiful old town area surrounding this excellent bar. Very interesting and palpable history. On my way walking back to my hotel I noticed a large police presence, and was informed that there was an active shooter situation and that I should seek shelter inside. Luckily, I was next to The Gold and Western Bar, so I knocked and eventually won my way inside to safety. Sara, the bartender, was holding down the situation impeccably. I was informed that beer was still available for sale, and that should the need arise we would evacuate into the historic basement, which had yet another safety feature of an alternative exit out onto the street. I enjoyed good conversation with locals, I read the plaque on the wall that informed me the historical place of this bar in entertaining the First Special Services Force, AKA the Devil's Brigade of WW2, I phoned my wife to tell her I love her, and I imbibed in a delicious 2 Towns Cider from a cidery near where I live back in Oregon. Eventually, we were told that it was safe to leave the bar, and I was given a ride to my hotel by a fellow patron who was absolutely lovely, and had been sober for many years, as verified by Sara. Thank You to the Gold Bar and Western Bar, and specifically to Sara, for a safe haven with a lovely atmosphere and an experienced and excellent bartender!”