The best bars & nightlife in Bismarck

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

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Slip into 510.2 Speakeasy for craft cocktails and a unique atmosphere in the heart of downtown Bismarck this week. The drinks are the main…

510 E Main Ave

2 Speakeasy for craft cocktails and a unique atmosphere in the heart of downtown Bismarck this week. The drinks are the main event, the atmosphere does the rest, making it an easy pick for post-work decompression or a low-key catch-up.

From the Bismarck newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Laid-back restaurant and brewery offering a variety of pizzas and beers.

1601 N 12th St

Laid-back restaurant and brewery offering a variety of pizzas and beers.

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Laid-back sports bar offering brews, bites & TVs tuned to sports in a casual, lodge–like interior.

1247 W Divide Ave

Laid-back sports bar offering brews, bites & TVs tuned to sports in a casual, lodge–like interior.

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Casual bar & grill offering refined, globally inspired New American fare, plus outdoor seating.

100 W Broadway Ave

Casual bar & grill offering refined, globally inspired New American fare, plus outdoor seating.

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Craft cocktail bar for Old Fashioneds and Manhattans, plus snacks such as charcuterie and pot pies.

200 W Main St (Mandan)

Craft cocktail bar for Old Fashioneds and Manhattans, plus snacks such as charcuterie and pot pies.

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A menu of family-friendly comfort food & a full bar offered in a locale with planetary-themed decor.

1304 E Century Ave

A menu of family-friendly comfort food & a full bar offered in a locale with planetary-themed decor.

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