entertainment

Brewery

Missoula offers a little something extra for its’ beer lovers - an awesome selection of local beers. For that, we raise our glasses to the winners of best local brewery.

  1. Kettlehouse
  2. Big Sky Brewing
  3. Bayern Brewing

Winery

Ten Spoon, a Montana organic vineyard and winery tops the list of favorite wineries. Lake Missoula Cellars prides themselves on producing “not cookie-cutter” wines. While Lolo Peak fruit wines are like “the taste of a Montana summer.”

  1. Ten Spoon
  2. Lake Missoula Cellars
  3. Lolo Peak

Happy hour

Nothing entices the weary worker just getting off a long day like tasty and inexpensive Happy Hour deals. Here are the local favorites for groups of friends to get together in the early evening hours.

  1. Jaker’s
  2. Iron Horse
  3. Finn & Porter

Cocktail

Missoulians pick Finn & Porter’s award-winning bar with innovative cocktails at the top of the list. James Bar and Jaker’s also make the grade for making your cocktail just the way you like it.

  1. Finn & Porter
  2. James Bar
  3. Jaker’s

Martini

Finn & Porter gets top honors for its martinis, including 16 specialty martinis such as the “Finn-Tini.” James Bar and the Badlander are also favorites for those seeking a refreshing martini.

  1. Finn & Porter
  2. James Bar
  3. Badlander

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Bartender

It takes charm and skill to be a great bartender. These Elbow Room bartenders were voted the best at mastering the art of mixing the perfect drink with confidence and style.

  1. Beau at Elbow Room
  2. Hilarie at Elbow Room
  3. Amber at Elbow Room

Bar food

These places don’t have the typical greasy, fried finger food a lot of bars have, but a full, delicious menu.

  1. Iron Horse
  2. Sean Kelly’s
  3. James Bar

Upscale Bar

For those who are more sophisticated, or those of us who like to pretend now and then, there are some nice upscale bars in town. Here are the top upscale bars to wine and dine.

  1. James Bar
  2. The Depot
  3. Red Bird Wine Bar

Dive bar

Sometimes you don’t want to worry about the scene when you go out. You just want good people and good drinks. Here are the winners for best dive bar.

  1. Elbow Room
  2. Charlie B’s
  3. Al and Vic’s

Sports bar

Here in Missoula, we love our Griz. And if we can’t see them at the stadium, we want another great place to watch them. These bars are great for watching both local and professional sports team while enjoying some food and drink.

  1. The Press Box
  2. Paradise Falls
  3. Red’s

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Bowling alley

Bowling is good for a family outing or a night out with friends. Westside Lanes offers bowling and more for a fun night out including billiards/arcade room, a snack bar, lounge, and in the spring their batting cages and miniature golf are open.

  1. Westside Lanes
  2. Lucky Strike
  3. Five Valley Bowling

Casino

Cha-ching. Cha-ching. That’s the sound locals love to hear when money’s pouring out of the machines at their favorite casino. Here are the winners:

  1. Lucky Lil’s
  2. Silver Slipper
  3. Silvertip

Pool table

Whether you’re a pool shark, or a casual player, billiards can add some fun and friendly competition to any night out. Here are the top places to shoot some pool balls around:

  1. The Palace
  2. Top Hat
  3. The UC Game Room

Live poker

You don’t have to go to Vegas for a good game of poker. Whether you are a beginner or you strive to compete in the World Series of Poker, you can try your hand at these Missoula bars.

  1. Stockman’s Bar
  2. Silver Slipper
  3. Oxford

Festival

When spring has sprung and the warmth of the sun arrives, local festivals are a great excuse to get outside and have some fun. Local favorite River City Roots Festival is a celebration of the Missoula experience. Brewfest combines music, food, and of course, some nice cold beer, while Bike for Shelter combines outdoor activity with a good cause.

  1. River City Roots Festival
  2. Brewfest
  3. Bike for Shelter

Local Musician/band

Missoula is a great place to get into the music scene. It not only attracts great musicians from out of town, but boasts quite of few top-notch musicians of its own. If you’re hankering to get out andget down on the dance floormake sure not to miss these Missoula favorites.

  1. County Line
  2. Tom Catmull
  3. Reverend Slanky

Place for Live Music

If you have a love for music, you know there’s nothing like seeing a good musician or band live. Combine a great music with a good atmosphere and good crowd, and you have the makings for an amazing time.

  1. Union Club
  2. Wilma
  3. Badlander

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