13 Best Bars in West Fargo

“Great food, service was awesome as well!“

“4.8* (out of 5)
Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5*
Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)
Total check/person: $26

05/30/2025
We used to live in Fargo and this place was one of our favorite burger joints while we were there due to their unique burgers, fresh cut potato chips or fries with dipping sauces and selection of tap beers. When we got back to town, we had to stop for dinner.

Along with the pre-requisite cold tap beers, tonight my wife ordered the Wham Bam Bacon Jam burger (see picture) and I opted for the Classic Chicken (see picture). As per what we've become accustomed to expecting at JL Beers, both of them were delicious. Those fresh cut potato chips and delicious dipping sauces just can't be beat.

After eating tonight, our friends shared with us that they had gotten there early, so had their favorite appetizer - a large pretzel with homemade peanut butter. They had a little of the peanut butter left, so we tried it - and were hooked! We asked and found out that all they used for ingredients were honey roasted peanuts - so you know they were on our doorstop in Des Moines shortly after we returned home - and were ground into peanut butter that night! You definitely want to give it a try!

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“Good company and poker on Sunday is fun definitely.. only thing is the server could smile like they maybe aren't being forced to be there and the fry order.. my 9yr old would have to order 5 to equal an order from what I was given after a wait almost 40 minutes with no service help.. But the atmosphere and crown was a good fit from not wanting to go to a court bar feel“

“Played in pool league tonight. They had 2 tables, and 3 dart boards. A good place for gaming. They had a good group of people enjoying the atmosphere. They looked to be having a good time. If you like gambling, they have it all. Pull tabs, slot machines and a black jack table. They also had a paddle wheel for weekend nights. Not a bad place.“

“Great Bartenders & drinks!“

“BEST WINGS I’ve had in fargo and would beat out most other places I’ve tried too.

Smoked wings bring the hot wing experience to another level.
Only 3 flavors, traditional, bbq and parmesan garlic.
I tried traditional and that smoky flavor with tangy buffalo flavor and that little hint of buttery flavor mixed in with the buffalo sauce.
*chefs kiss*“

“The Local 701 Bar did an awesome job for my husbands 50th Birthday party. The staff was amazing and so great to work with prior and the night of the party. The bartenders made sure the pizza bar was full all night. The food was wonderful and the service was great. The side room has a great set up with your own bartenders. We can't thank you enough for the awesome experience. Huge thank you to Jamie and Grayson for everything!!! ~Toni McQuillan“

“The pierogies are awesome“

“Great option for youth baseball teams. They treated our team great last night!“

“First time eating there and it was amazing“

“Best bartenders in town, great food“

“I went to the Barcode for a date night with my wife because they have free bingo. I was not expecting the food to be this amazing. Now my wife and I go to the Barcode once a week. The food is absolutely delicious. One of my favorites is the BBQ pulled pork Nachos. The sandwiches and burgers are amazing as well. They have excellent pizza too. The staff members are rock stars. Professional, polite and on top of things. I highly recommend the Barcode as it is now one of my favorite places to eat. They also allow dogs on the patio with water available for the K9 friends.“

“Both Moorhead and West Fargo are great places“