The best bars & nightlife in Salina

6 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

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, August 3, 2026

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Öl Stuga

Nightlife

Legendary local tavern serving beer, cocktails, and deli sandwiches in a laid-back setting.

119 S Main St (Lindsborg)

Legendary local tavern serving beer, cocktails, and deli sandwiches in a laid-back setting.

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Chuck's Bar

Nightlife

Casual locale offering burgers and nachos along with beers and spirits in a lodge-like-space with rustic accents.

600 N Santa Fe Ave

Casual locale offering burgers and nachos along with beers and spirits in a lodge-like-space with rustic accents.

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Speakeasy

Nightlife

Casual eatery for burgers and sandwiches, featuring TVs and a patio.

2030 S Ohio St

Casual eatery for burgers and sandwiches, featuring TVs and a patio.

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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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Comfortable bar featuring live music, cocktails, beer, and wine, plus a patio.

509 S Broadway Blvd

Comfortable bar featuring live music, cocktails, beer, and wine, plus a patio.

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