Must-see nightlife in Anchorage Region

  • Williwaw

    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…

  • Midnight Sun Brewing Company

    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…

  • Girdwood Brewing Company

    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…

  • Bernie's Bungalow Lounge

    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,…

  • Bubbly Mermaid

    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…

  • Bleeding Heart Brewery

    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…

  • Crow’s Nest

    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…

  • Crush

    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…

  • 49th State Brewing

    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…

  • Glacier BrewHouse

    Anchorage

    Grab a table overlooking the three giant stainless-steel brewing tanks and enjoy wood-fired pizzas and rotisserie-grilled ribs and chops with a pint of…

  • Vagabond Blues

    Anchorage Region

    The cultural heartbeat of Palmer is this cozy coffee shop, with local art on the walls and often live music at night. It has healthy sandwiches, soups and…

  • Jitters

    Anchorage Region

    The best place to stop after a rainy hike. It serves up soup, sandwiches and pastries in a warm environment.

  • Side Street Espresso

    Anchorage

    A long-standing shop that serves espresso, bagels and muffins between its art-covered walls.

  • Raven

    Anchorage

    One of a couple of gay and lesbian bars in Anchorage.

  • McGinley’s Pub

    Anchorage

    We’re all Irish, at least on St Patrick’s Day, and in Anchorage this is where you come for corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, a…