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Bar entertainment in Alaska

  1. A

    Pioneer Bar

    Known locally as the 'P-Bar,' this is the most interesting place to have a beer in Sitka and one of Alaska's classic bars. The walls are covered with photos of fishing boats, their crews and big fish and a blackboard where occasionally a captain advertises for a crew. Don't ring the big brass ship's bell over the bar unless you're ready to buy a round.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Triangle Club

    Friendly, and is a nicer place than its nondescript exterior might suggest. One row of barstools looks out onto the street through a big plate-glass window, making this a good place to chill out and people-watch. Or check your email; Seaport Cyber maintains an Internet terminal right on the bar.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Viking

    In this classic tin-ceiling building are actually three bars. At street level is a sports pub with four giant TV screens and almost 20 beers on tap, while in the back is a cozy martini lounge complete with sofas and easy chairs. Upstairs is a billiards hall with 17 tables.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Imperial Saloon

    This is where the local softball teams come after the game. Inside are pool tables, darts and a dancefloor with a DJ Thursday to Saturday. Some tables open up to busy Front St, making them prime pickings for people-watchers.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Sourdough Bar

    On the northwest end of City Dock; the walls are covered with photos of fishing boats - most beached, wrecked, sunk, listing wildly or even aflame. A ship's bell, ring floats and other fishing paraphernalia add to the decor.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Arctic Bar

    Just past the tunnel on downtown's northwest side, this has a great back deck jutting out over the water. The deck is a sunny spot with great views of the Narrows if a cruise ship isn't tied up in front of it.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Eagles Club

    For cheap beer without all the fixings, try this odd little oasis on touristy Creek St. On its narrow back deck that juts out over Ketchikan Creek is Halibut Hole for good fish-and-chips.

    reviewed

  8. Smoke Shack

    Up the hill near the south end of Glitter Gulch, this bar has pub grub, a decent array of libations, and a thumpin' dance floor that's often packed with youthful park employees.

    reviewed

  9. Frozen Foot Saloon

    At Frozen Foot Saloon - Alaska's northernmost bar - you can sip microbrews on a deck overlooking (and oversmelling) idling trucks. The exhaust, it seems, keeps the bugs down.

    reviewed

  10. BJ's

    Insofar as a hobo can have a home, this squat, cinderblock bar is home to the peninsula's favorite minstrel, Hobo Jim. It's a bit of a dive, but that's the way he likes it.

    reviewed

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  12. The Golden Saloon

    Beside the McCarthy Lodge, this is the area's only true bar, with pool, frequent live music and an always intriguing cast of drinkers. There's bar food until 22:00.

    reviewed

  13. Latitude

    Had a wild past that is still the subject of legend, when it used to be the Elbow Room. Today Latitude is a tame and friendly place for a beer.

    reviewed

  14. H

    Fly-in Fish Inn Bar

    A delightful little six-stool bar on the back side of a inn. On the covered deck outside you can watch deckhands unload the day's catch.

    reviewed

  15. I

    Tony's Bar

    It's not quite as festive (there are maybe seven dollars pinned to the ceiling), but locals consider it the best place just to hang out.

    reviewed

  16. Howling Dog Saloon

    This saloon serves ales and lagers from the Silver Gulch Brewery (across the road), and hosts local and out-of-town bands.

    reviewed

  17. Rose's Bar & Grill

    A classic Alaskan fisherman's bar where you can mingle with trollers, long-liners and Pelican Seafood workers.

    reviewed

  18. J

    Alaskan Hotel

    Hidden here is a unique bar with historic ambience and occasional live music.

    reviewed

  19. K

    Harbor Bar

    The classic place for deckhands and cannery workers, with pool tables, free popcorn and an excellent beer selection. In that great Alaskan tradition, patrons have started pinning dollar bills to the walls.

    reviewed

  20. L

    Fogcutter Bar

    Haines is a hard-drinking town and this is where a lot of them belly up to the bar and spout off.

    reviewed

  21. M

    Thorn's Showcase Lounge

    This cozy saloon serves lots of liquor and what locals say is the best fried halibut in town.

    reviewed

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  23. N

    Red Dog Saloon

    The (in)famous Red Dog Saloon has a sawdust floor and relic-covered walls.

    reviewed

  24. O

    Tony's Bar

    This drinking hole in the mall calls itself 'the biggest navigational hazard on Kodiak.'

    reviewed

  25. P

    Red Onion Saloon

    This former brothel is now Skagway's liveliest bar. Naturally.

    reviewed