The best bars & nightlife in Missoula
17 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Rhino
NightlifeWhen your crew can’t agree on what to sip, The Rhino has over 50 beers on tap, 80+ bourbons and whiskeys, and a full NA menu, so nobody’s…
The Rhino
NightlifeMissoula Club
NightlifeCraving something uncomplicated and awesome this week? Missoula Club has been flipping its signature single, double, or triple since 1890,…
Missoula Club
NightlifeBar Plata
NightlifeIf you’ve been craving a low-key spot where small plates keep landing as the conversation stretches, Bar Plata brings Spanish-inspired…
Bar Plata
NightlifeThe Oxford Cafe
NightlifeThe Oxford Cafe has been around since 1883 for a reason, with gigantic 1/2 lb Ox burgers, 1 lb rib-eye, and that chicken fried steak with…
The Oxford Cafe
NightlifeThe Dram Shop
NightlifeFamily-friendly bar offering 40+ tap options for beer, cider, wine, and kombucha, plus growler fills.
The Dram Shop
NightlifeSunrise Saloon
NightlifeSunrise Saloon is the spot for live country on the regular, a big dance floor that actually gets used, karaoke when you’re feeling brave,…
Sunrise Saloon
NightlifeMontgomery Distillery
NightlifeWhether you're in the mood for a seasonal cocktail or want to geek out on farm to glass spirits, Montgomery Distillery delivers. They grow…
Montgomery Distillery
NightlifeWhether you want a quiet espresso to start the day or a polished cocktail after work, The Historic Florence Cocktails & Coffee brings a…
The Wilma
NightlifeThe Wilma delivers the kind of live show that turns a Tuesday into a story, with world-class production, a stunning room artists rave…
The Wilma
NightlifeDraught Works
NightlifeCraving a low-key spot that still feels like Missoula magic? This week, Draught Works pours award-winning handcrafted beers alongside…
Draught Works
NightlifeIron Horse Brew Pub
NightlifeSpacious taproom energy, a covered deck for those moody Montana afternoons, and a wide spread of dialed-in pub grub make Iron Horse Brew…
Iron Horse Brew Pub
NightlifeDesperado Sports Tavern
NightlifeFresh, never frozen wings tossed in house-made sauces are the headliner at Desperado Sports Tavern, with burgers, steaks, and a…
Desperado Sports Tavern
NightlifeWestern Cider
NightlifeWhether you're sneaking out after work or plotting a low-key weekend meetup, Western Cider pours 12 taps of easygoing and traditional…
Western Cider
NightlifeBlue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern
NightlifeCraving comfort food with actual personality? Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern does Creative American Cooking in a lodge-chic setting, from…
Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern
NightlifeThe Grotto
NightlifeThe Grotto nails that cozy, slightly-secret feel while playing with adventurous cocktails and rotating global small plates that actually…
The Grotto
NightlifeBoxcar Bistro
NightlifeBoxcar Bistro is that rare spot where French-inspired technique meets Montana farms, turning grass-fed beef, sustainably sourced seafood,…
Boxcar Bistro
NightlifeTop Hat
NightlifeTop Hat keeps downtown lively with legit live music and a menu that actually slaps. This week, think house-made, locally minded plates like…
Top Hat
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