The best bars & nightlife in Billings

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

Browse another shelf: all of Billings’s best · Restaurants · Shopping · Beauty · Entertainment · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Arts & Culture · Health & Wellness · Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · Home & Garden · Bakeries & Sweets · Parks & Outdoors · Sporting Goods

Pinned in Billings today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in Billings — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Nightlife · 15 places · showing the latest additions first

Squire Lounge & Patio nails the midtown hangout sweet spot with a full-service bar, a legit taco bar, karaoke and live poker, plus a Green…

1525 Broadwater Ave

Squire Lounge & Patio nails the midtown hangout sweet spot with a full-service bar, a legit taco bar, karaoke and live poker, plus a Green Alley patio made for catching the game on the large screen. Rally the crew this week, eat well, cheer loudly, repeat.

From the Billings newsletter, August 4, 2026

Website ↗

City Vineyard Billings is part wine shop, part tasting lounge, with thousands of wine options, a craft beer tap wall, and a seasonal tapas…

1335 Golden Valley Circle B

City Vineyard Billings is part wine shop, part tasting lounge, with thousands of wine options, a craft beer tap wall, and a seasonal tapas menu that actually understands your cheese habit. Swing by this week, sample something new, then let their crew point you toward the perfect take-home pairing.

From the Billings newsletter, August 8, 2026

Website ↗

Family-run and proudly Billings, 1889 Brewing Company keeps a tight, rotating taplist that runs from easy sippers to roasty seasonals,…

204 N 13th St

Family-run and proudly Billings, 1889 Brewing Company keeps a tight, rotating taplist that runs from easy sippers to roasty seasonals, often paired with food trucks. It’s a newer spot that already snagged a gold at the Montana Beer Awards, so grab a pint with the neighbors and see what’s brewing next.

Website ↗

Tiny's Tavern

Nightlife

If you know, you know... Tiny's Tavern is home of the 18 ounce Scoonie, famous Cajun chicken wings and pizza, and that Orange Crush locals…

323 N 24th St

If you know, you know... Tiny's Tavern is home of the 18 ounce Scoonie, famous Cajun chicken wings and pizza, and that Orange Crush locals swear by. Big patio when it warms up, live bands on weekends, wall-to-wall sports, plus catering that’s won Best Caterer in Billings more than once.

From the Billings newsletter, September 13, 2026

Website ↗
Run a Billings business? Two pinned spots a day — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. Advertise →

Craft Local

Nightlife

Craft Local is the spot when you want live music that actually features neighbors, not just touring acts, plus local art on display that…

2501 Montana Ave

Craft Local is the spot when you want live music that actually features neighbors, not just touring acts, plus local art on display that makes you linger between sets. It’s a 501(c)(3) non-profit, so every pint helps keep Billings talent on stage and on the walls.

From the Billings newsletter, September 18, 2026

Website ↗

Locally owned since 1975, Red Door Lounge keeps Billings fun with cocktails, crowd-pleasing pub grub like Italian Nachos and Buffalo…

3875 Grand Ave

Locally owned since 1975, Red Door Lounge keeps Billings fun with cocktails, crowd-pleasing pub grub like Italian Nachos and Buffalo Chicken Mac, karaoke most nights, live poker, and occasional comedy, plus a handy banquet room and full bar catering when your crew takes over.

From the Billings newsletter, September 19, 2026

Website ↗

Thirsty Street Brewing Co keeps downtown sipping with flagships, rotating seasonals, and gluten-reduced and gluten free options, plus…

2123 First Ave N

Thirsty Street Brewing Co keeps downtown sipping with flagships, rotating seasonals, and gluten-reduced and gluten free options, plus house-made Root Beer for the beer-agnostic.

From the Billings newsletter, September 9, 2026

Website ↗

Casino 8

Nightlife

Locally family-owned Casino 8 pairs the thrill of the games with Cellar 8, a cozy wine bar inside the casino, pouring top-tier wines and…

3178 Gabel Rd #5

Locally family-owned Casino 8 pairs the thrill of the games with Cellar 8, a cozy wine bar inside the casino, pouring top-tier wines and flights alongside charcuterie and cheese boards.

From the Billings newsletter, August 24, 2026

Website ↗

Montana Brewing Company has been cranking out house beers since 1994, with easy sippers like Whitetail Wheat and Fatbelly Amber alongside a…

113 N Broadway

Montana Brewing Company has been cranking out house beers since 1994, with easy sippers like Whitetail Wheat and Fatbelly Amber alongside a full bar pouring Montana-made cocktails. Solid pub fare, lively vibe, and that wraparound bar that turns any game into an instant neighborhood meetup.

From the Billings newsletter, September 20, 2026

Website ↗

Bar MT

Nightlife

Bar MT keeps things easygoing on Historic Montana Avenue with a lineup of craft beer and some wine, plus patio hangs, table games, and…

2314 Montana Ave

Bar MT keeps things easygoing on Historic Montana Avenue with a lineup of craft beer and some wine, plus patio hangs, table games, and genuinely friendly folks. Dog-friendly outside and retail beer and wine to-go inside, it’s a low-stress place to meet up, stock up, and unwind.

From the Billings newsletter, September 12, 2026

Website ↗

Doc Harper's Tavern brings big-city cocktail energy to downtown Billings with a martini list that actually deserves the word curated. Order…

116 N Broadway · ✓ checked Aug 13

Doc Harper's Tavern brings big-city cocktail energy to downtown Billings with a martini list that actually deserves the word curated. Order Barb’s Tini or the Spicy Pickle, pair it with shareable small plates, and settle into a lively, you-might-run-into-your-neighbor atmosphere that feels celebratory on a Tuesday.

From the Billings newsletter, August 20, 2026

Website ↗

The Divide Bar & Grill is the west end hangout where creative burgers, including a surprisingly addictive peanut butter version, meet…

4020 Montana Sapphire Dr

The Divide Bar & Grill is the west end hangout where creative burgers, including a surprisingly addictive peanut butter version, meet micro-brews, signature cocktails and a true sports bar vibe. Go for game day or a casual night, stay for weekly specials and consistently solid pub grub.

From the Billings newsletter, September 1, 2026

Website ↗

Local staple CJ's Bar & Grill nails the comfort-food bullseye with Texas mesquite-smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and Certified Angus…

2455 Central Ave

Local staple CJ's Bar & Grill nails the comfort-food bullseye with Texas mesquite-smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and Certified Angus Brand steaks, backed up by house-made skins and a choose-your-heat BBQ sauce lineup. Family owned since 1976, it’s the kind of warm, welcoming spot you keep returning to.

From the Billings newsletter, August 13, 2026

Website ↗

Craving wall-to-wall sports and proper pub grub? Hooligan's Sports Bar streams just about everything from NFL to NHL on what they boast is…

109 N Broadway

Craving wall-to-wall sports and proper pub grub? Hooligan's Sports Bar streams just about everything from NFL to NHL on what they boast is the biggest flat screen in Montana, plus hearty Irish and American plates, wings, and a brunch menu that might steal your Sunday. Consider it your easy win this week.

From the Billings newsletter, August 26, 2026

Website ↗

If you haven't popped into Yellowstone Cellars & Winery yet, it's Billings' only winery, pouring carefully crafted reds and whites…

1335 Holiday Cir

If you haven't popped into Yellowstone Cellars & Winery yet, it's Billings' only winery, pouring carefully crafted reds and whites alongside artisanal flatbreads, charcuterie, pizza, and small plates. The vibe is relaxed, with regular live music on weekend nights, so it works for low-key catch-ups or date night.

From the Billings newsletter, September 15, 2026

Website ↗

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →