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…
Must-see nightlife in The Interior
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Fairbanks
One of the best bonuses of this basement-level dive, with its dusty floors, beardy clientele, strong drinks and sports on the TV, is its downtown location…
Fairbanks
Need a cool spot to sit down, drink coffee, check email and check out local art, crafts and music? Venue's got your back. The cafe area sits across from a…
Denali Brewing Company Tap Room
Talkeetna
There are a dozen beers on offer – plus mead – at this tap room attached to the Denali Brewing Company production facilities.
Fairbanks
In the Campus Corner Mall, this is one of the best spots in Fairbanks to pick up on the student vibe. Frequent live music.
The Interior
This friendly little dive is a nice spot to drink a beer and hear locals tell tales about shooting very dangerous animals that were apparently prowling in…
Fairbanks
This bar, attached to the Pump House Restaurant, plays the frontier-gold-rush card hard. There's a late 19th-century pool table, a mahogany bar, and a…
Fairbanks
Located centrally downtown, in a building that has been a jail and a firehouse, this little homegrown outfit produces Alaskan vodka distilled from local…
