39.7° Charlie Brown’s
Located in hedonist central next to Erotic City and Video Vixen, this bar is dark enough to hide all your guilty pleasures. Especially if one of those pleasures is darts. Described as “random” by the bartender, Charlie Brown’s clientele ranges from retirees during the day to the raucous party crowd at night. 5783 Overland Road, 208-375-6541.
39.7° Grizzly Rose
Sounds like a country dive, looks like Northwest swank. Rustic and immaculate, this is one of Boise’s coolest concert venues and bars. 1124 W. Front St., 208-342-3375, myspace.com/grizzlyroseboise.
39.8° Emerald Lanes
Bowling bars are supposed to be crappy little dives where you retreat after getting whupped in the lanes by your girlfriend’s little brother. With hardwood counters and spacious seating, this sanctuary is the exception. 4860 Emerald St., 208-344-2695.
39.9° Krueger’s
Hidden between Hollywood Video and Money Tree on Broadway, the word about this game-day favorite pub is quickly spreading. Check out the hip VIP room available in the back. 550 Broadway Ave., 208-761-3076.
40.0° The Bouquet
Though this downtown institution got a recent makeover, the massive wood bar remains, which will make bar goers feel right at home as they take in a parade of live music. 1010 W. Main St., 208-345-6605, thebouquet.net.
40.2°
Happy Fish Sushi & Martini Bar
Recession got you contemplating harakiri? Stop in for serenity personified—with a side of raw fish, vodka and gin. 855 Broad St., 208-343-4810, happyfishsushi.com.
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40.3° Pengilly’s Saloon
Sit at the nicked-up, well-worn bar and eye the milling crowd out on Main Street, or those swaying to the always-free live music. The majestic antique backbar keeps watch with you over this truly “Old Boise” bar in Old Boise. 513 W. Main St., 208-345-6344.
40.3°
Buddies Pub & Deli
This well-lit strip-mall establishment has more the feel of an alcove of afternoon delight than a den of late-night desire. Four pool tables and a ping-pong setup inspire a bit of healthy competition between friends. 8654 Overland Road, 208-658-0906.
40.4° Basque Center
The only Basque phrase you need to know at this bar is “Garagardoa nahi nuke?” Which translates as, “May I have a beer?” 601 Grove St., 208-342-9983.
40.5°
The Gaslight Lounge
Bowling, a karaoke machine and a full bar. Need we say more? Well, besides that this one’s inside 20th Century Lanes. 4712 W. State St., 208-342-3250.
40.5° Smoky Mt. Pizza
Nice selection of specialty pizzas like Mediterranean and Caribbean. The patio offers plenty of opportunities for people-watching. 34 E. State St., Eagle, 208-939-0212. Multiple locations, smokymountainpizza.com.
40.6° Bella Aquila
With the most scenic patio in Eagle, this upscale Italian restaurant attracts the business crowd from the Hilton across the street, as well as well-heeled residents from the Two Rivers subdivision just over the Boise River. Calamari appetizer and chicken saltimbocca please the palate while diners enjoy the verdant view. 775 S. Rivershore Lane, Eagle, 208-938-1900.
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