Must-see nightlife in Kenai Peninsula

  • Resurrect Art Coffee House Gallery

    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…

  • Salty Dawg Saloon

    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…

  • The Bridge

    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…

  • Homer Brewing Company

    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.

  • Thorn’s Showcase Lounge

    Seward

    This curio-bedecked plush leather lounge serves the strongest drinks in town – try its white Russians – and is said to have the best halibut around (mains…

  • Seward Brewing Company

    Seward

    You'll find homecrafted brew at this expansive restaurant and taphouse. The food ($12 to $21) is just as good as the beer; it's a departure from standard…

  • Down East Saloon

    Homer

    This spacious bar is where locals head to listen to live music. The view is killer, but you’ll likely be paying more attention to whichever Homer talent…

  • Grace Ridge Brewing Company

    Homer

    A new brewery in Homer with a modern little taproom and local art on the walls. A rotating special is the Lemon Tart Ale – don't knock it till you've…

  • Yukon Bar

    Seward

    There are hundreds of dollars pinned to this bar’s ceiling and almost nightly live music in the summer. It’s festive.

  • Seward Alehouse

    Seward

    This fun pub has a good selection of beers on tap and a dance-party-starting jukebox.

  • Bear Creek Winery

    Homer

    Wineries are scarcer than vineyards in Alaska, but this impressive family-run operation bottles some fine berry-based wines. Tastings are $5 (credited to…

  • Alibi

    Homer

    Catering to a younger crowd, the Alibi has DJs, karaoke and occasional dance parties. The large picture windows reveal the bay, and locals say the food…

  • Kharacters

    Homer

    Pure Alaskana, this smoke-filled juke joint has live music and boisterous crowds and is fun as hell.

  • Pit Bar

    Seward

    Just past Exit Glacier Rd, this is where the crowd heads when the bars close in town.