The best bars & nightlife in Salina

12 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Big Nose Kate's blends Old West saloon charm with a lively pool hall, so you can swap stories between shots and sips this week. Expect…

121 N Santa Fe Ave · ✓ checked Sep 18

Big Nose Kate's blends Old West saloon charm with a lively pool hall, so you can swap stories between shots and sips this week. Expect rustic decor, friendly faces, and a wide mix of drinks that make weekday wind-downs and weekend hangs feel equally legendary.

From the Salina newsletter, September 3, 2026

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When you want easygoing drinks and straight-up comfort food close to home around Salina, Froggy's Bar & Grill hits the spot. Think friendly…

311 E Pacific Ave · ✓ checked Aug 28

When you want easygoing drinks and straight-up comfort food close to home around Salina, Froggy's Bar & Grill hits the spot. Think friendly faces, lively chatter, and that reliable bar-and-grill energy that works after a long shift, softball nights, or when cooking at home just sounds like a terrible plan.

From the Salina newsletter, September 2, 2026

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The Cellar

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The Cellar is that quaint hangout where charcuterie boards meet good wine and easygoing cocktails, with a legit pizza menu to keep things…

134 S Santa Fe Ave B200 · ✓ checked Aug 28

The Cellar is that quaint hangout where charcuterie boards meet good wine and easygoing cocktails, with a legit pizza menu to keep things grounded. Great for low-key catchups or date-night in Salina, it nails that cozy, not-trying-too-hard vibe locals want.

From the Salina newsletter, August 31, 2026

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When you want no frills eats that hit the spot, Bennington Saloon delivers with legit burgers, chicken fried steak, and rotating specials…

106 N Nelson St (Bennington) · ✓ checked Aug 21

When you want no frills eats that hit the spot, Bennington Saloon delivers with legit burgers, chicken fried steak, and rotating specials like steak night or tacos. They also lean into the fun with occasional live music and rodeo week street dance energy, so grab your crew and make it a low key good time.

From the Salina newsletter, September 14, 2026

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Smoky Hill Under the Cork is the laid-back tasting room outlet pouring Smoky Hill wines that are produced, bottled, and labeled in Salina,…

110 N Main St (Lindsborg) · ✓ checked Aug 21

Smoky Hill Under the Cork is the laid-back tasting room outlet pouring Smoky Hill wines that are produced, bottled, and labeled in Salina, Kansas. Sample crowd-pleasers like Sweet Lady, River Valley Red, or Pink Catawba, then take a bottle home for the next grill night or porch sit.

From the Salina newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Smoky Hill Vineyards & Winery produces, bottles, and labels its wines right here, and their staff-led tastings pour crowd favorites like…

2771 S Centennial Rd

Smoky Hill Vineyards & Winery produces, bottles, and labels its wines right here, and their staff-led tastings pour crowd favorites like Sweet Lady, Pink Catawba, and River Valley Red. Think tropical-fruity sips, jammy Concord “adult grape juice,” and good vibes that pair perfectly with your week.

From the Salina newsletter, September 21, 2026

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The Voo

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When your week needs a little sparkle, The Voo nails it with cozy vibes, handcrafted cocktails, and live music, plus plenty of beer and…

249 N Santa Fe Ave · ✓ checked Aug 21

When your week needs a little sparkle, The Voo nails it with cozy vibes, handcrafted cocktails, and live music, plus plenty of beer and wine options. Rally a couple friends and ease into the night at a spot that feels familiar in the best way.

From the Salina newsletter, August 30, 2026

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Öl Stuga

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Craving a low-key pint and a legit deli sandwich this week, make a beeline to Öl Stuga in Lindsborg, the est. 1977 local tavern now owned…

119 S Main St (Lindsborg)

Craving a low-key pint and a legit deli sandwich this week, make a beeline to Öl Stuga in Lindsborg, the est. 1977 local tavern now owned and operated by Dani and Spencer Greene, where the bartenders mix proper cocktails, Stuga Vodka flows, and the vibe stays wonderfully laid-back.

From the Salina newsletter, September 11, 2026

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Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

2255 S 9th St

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

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Since 2021, Big Booty Trudy's Speakeasy and Cigar Bar has been Salina's go-to for handcrafted cocktails, premium cigars with 30-plus…

509 S Broadway Blvd

Since 2021, Big Booty Trudy's Speakeasy and Cigar Bar has been Salina's go-to for handcrafted cocktails, premium cigars with 30-plus choices, and a globe-trotting wine list. Trivia Tuesdays and Music Bingo Wednesdays keep the week lively, plus cigar socials and a stage that brings in acts you’ll actually brag about.

From the Salina newsletter, August 27, 2026

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M1918 Salina

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Slip behind the unmarked door at M1918 Salina and you’re in on a Prohibition-era secret, all low lights, jazz whispers, and expertly…

2101 E Country Club Rd

Slip behind the unmarked door at M1918 Salina and you’re in on a Prohibition-era secret, all low lights, jazz whispers, and expertly crafted cocktails. When your week needs a hush and a hit of style, this speakeasy delivers stories in every glass.

From the Salina newsletter, September 14, 2026

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Blue Skye Brewery and Eats keeps things simple and satisfying with wood-fired pizzas, locally sourced burgers, and house microbrews that…

116 N Santa Fe Ave · ✓ checked Aug 28

Blue Skye Brewery and Eats keeps things simple and satisfying with wood-fired pizzas, locally sourced burgers, and house microbrews that taste like they belong here. It’s the kind of urban storefront hangout where Salina folks swap stories, split a pie, and settle into another round.

From the Salina newsletter, September 2, 2026

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