Haines
Surely one of the finest small breweries in America, this Haines operation, founded in 1999, has recently opened a lovely new tasting room in what passes…
Must-see nightlife in Alaska
Denali National Park & Preserve
You can have the best evening out in Denali at this multifarious place which is 1) a brewpub brewing its own fine ales; 2) a wonderful flame-grilled…
Haines
A fantastic resource in such a tiny town, this microdistillery is not just a token gesture; it's inventive enough to compete with anything in the lower 48…
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Seward
Located in an old high-ceilinged church, this place serves espressos and snacks next to a massive soapstone wood stove. It also carries a great collection…
Sitka
Encased in a handsome new taproom since July 2017, the Baranof is a local legend providing microbrews for every pub and bar in town. For the real deal,…
Talkeetna
One of Talkeetna's most impressive historic buildings also happens to be its best bar. There's tons of old Alaskan history hanging from the walls,…
Skagway
Skagway’s sole microbrewery offers stampeders such choices as Prospector Pale Ale, Boomtown Brown and Chilkoot Trail IPA. There's a full menu with nightly…
Kodiak Island
For proof that craft-brewing has reached the frontier, call into Kodiak's only microbrewery. It operates as a taproom rather than a pub, meaning you can…
Juneau
Established in 1986 (ancient history in craft-brewing years), Alaska's largest brewery has always been a pioneer. Its amber ale (along with many other…
Skagway
Skagway’s most beloved brothel at the turn of the century is now its most famous saloon. The ‘RO’ is done up as a gold-rush saloon, complete with…
Sitka
Follow the stairs next to Ludvig's Bistro up to a parquet-floored art gallery furnished with tall bar tables. You'll find excellent tapas, homemade ice…
Ketchikan
A funky little hangout that feels light years away from the tourist madness of Ketchikan in summer. There’s not much inside other than a handful of stools…
Anchorage
It almost feels like you're in the big city when you spend a sunny evening at the rooftop bar surrounded by Anchorage's downtown buildings. A hidden…
Anchorage
One of a growing handful of brewpubs in Anchorage, Midnight Sun sits in a loft in an industrial/suburban neighborhood on the south side of the city…
Sitka
Enter this small coffeehouse through either Old Harbor Books on Lincoln St or via the…you guessed it…which is off Barracks St. The cafe is as local as it…
Fairbanks
Step into this dark cavern of a dive bar and discover a magic land of beards, flannel, punk stickers, more beards, tattoos, Fairbanks’ edgiest musical…
Fairbanks
This excellent dive has a large outdoor drinking area, sassy bartenders, grizzled locals and lots of bush kitsch lining the walls, which look like they…
Anchorage Region
Girdwood's newest drinking establishment serves fresh-brewed beer with stunning mountain views. It's cozy and companionable – a perfect spot for your…
Valdez
Don't bother with any fact-gathering opinion polls. This is the best coffee in town – Kaladi Brothers, no less (Alaska's finest) perfectly pulled into…
Anchorage
Pretty people, pretty drinks: this is the place to see and be seen. Its outdoor patio, complete with a water-spewing serpent, is the best in Anchorage,…
Anchorage
Perch like a mermaid (or merman) at the prow of the boat that the Bubbly Mermaid uses for a bar as you pour champagne and local oysters down your throat…
Homer
Maybe the most storied bar on the Kenai Peninsula, the Salty Dawg isn't just a tourist trap. Locals love the cavernous lighthouse tavern, back patio and…
Anchorage Region
One of two breweries in Palmer, Bleeding Heart takes advantage of its neighboring farms to create brews like the namesake Bleeding Heart IPA, which…
Anchorage
There’s upscale dining at the Crow’s Nest, at the top of the Hotel Captain Cook, but most come for a drink made by the award-winning bartenders and the…
Kenai Peninsula
This excellent and welcoming bar looks over the Kenai River from the second story of the Kenai River Lodge. Enjoy a drink on the deck and watch anglers…
Anchorage
This swanky wine bar serves ‘bistro bites,’ a menu of appetizers, salads and small plates, as well as more than 40 wines by the glass. Nibble, swirl and…
Homer
This tasting room has picnic tables and fresh Jakalof Bay oysters Friday and Saturday. Try the Broken-Birch Bitter ale and then grab a growler to go.
Juneau
A sign at the door says it all – ‘Booze, Antiques, Sawdust Floor, Community Singing’ – and the cruise-ship passengers love it! Most don’t realize, much…
Talkeetna
Beer from this popular local microbrewery has already found its way right across the state, but there's something about sipping from the source, and that…
Kodiak Island
The best cuppa in town can be procured at this fount of fishing-boat gossip right on the harborside. A strong double-shot goes down well while surfing the…
Juneau
First Haines, now Juneau: microdistilling has definitely arrived in Southeast Alaska. At the time of writing, these guys were so new that their whiskey…
Skagway
Bonanza has a go at being a local 'dive', but, since the lion’s share of the clientele who sit sinking beer and fish and chips at the bar have just…
Southeast Alaska
The most famous thing to do in Hyder is have a (very) stiff drink at one of its ‘friendly saloons.’ The historic Glacier Inn, where you're encouraged to …
Ketchikan
Just past the tunnel on downtown’s northwest side, this local favorite has managed to survive 70 years by poking fun at itself and tourists. On the back…
Fairbanks
This Pacific Northwest–style brewery has an on-site tasting room that's kitted out in modern, minimalist decor. Get the sampler, which includes a stout,…
Anchorage
The two-level rooftop deck overlooks Cook Inlet, Sleeping Lady, and Denali in the distance, and it's the place to throw back a cold one on a sunny evening…
Juneau
This is Juneau's upmarket sports bar with two branches (the other one is out at Auke Bay). There are more than a dozen beers on tap (including local…
Southeast Alaska
A welcome sight inside the Stikine Inn, the Stik serves the best coffee in the Southern Panhandle along with decent breakfasts and fresh bready snacks…
The Interior
Located on the grounds of the Gakona Lodge, in a former US Army Corp of Engineers supply room, this is a classic Alaska road bar, where every stain in the…
