41.7°
COT TONWOOD GRILLE
Killer riverside patio and a swanky bar-food menu with surprisingly affordable drinks. The place is for the office set to unwind, let down their hair and kick off those sensible shoes. 913 W. River St., Boise, 208-333-9800, cottonwoodgrille.com
41.9°
FLATBREAD COMMUNIT Y OVEN
Upscale pizza and wine bistro with nary a weak item on the menu, alcoholic or otherwise. Patio and indoor seating available. 3139 S. Bown Way, Boise, 208-343-4177, flatbreadpizza.com, @flatbread_pizza
42.1°
THE LOBBY
Dark interior with smooth concrete-andstone decor and garage doors that open for summer. The classier look of a club but the laid-back drinking-focused vibe of a dive. 760 W. Main St., Boise, 208-991-2183, thelobbyboise.com, @thelobbyboise
42.1°
LUCKY 13/THE GARAGE
A friendly and well-lit pizza joint, with high-ceilings and a big patio out on Warm Springs that is perfect for a break while on a lengthy bike ride or jog on the Greenbelt. 3662 S. Eckert Road, Boise, 208-344-6967, lucky13pizza.com, @lucky13boise
42.3°
BALCONY CLUB
Year in and year out, Balcony is the best gay bar in town. It just can’t help it. Dance your ass off, make your own party … or just order a cold one and perch on the patio above Eighth Street. 150 N. Eighth St., Ste. 226, Boise, 208-336-1313, thebalconyclub.com, @balconyclub
42.3°
TABLEROCK
Skylights give a glow to this airy space, rife with flatscreens tuned to sports. Between regular brews and seasonal specialties, these house-made beers cater to every palate. 705 Fulton St., Boise, 208-342-0944, tablerockbrewpub.com, @tablerockbrew
42.4°
EIGHTEEN ONE
A golf-course restaurant with fantastic fine dining, a rotating menu, and as a bonus, there’s a putting green nearby. 605 N. Edgewood Lane, Eagle, 208-939-0402, eaglehillsgolfcourse.com/eighteenone.htm
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42.4°
MAI THAI
A sophisticated and modern-looking lounge with oriental flair and an indoor fountain, serving pan-Asian food and schmancy boat drinks. 750 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-3448424, maithaigroup.com, @maithaiboise
42.6°
BASQUE CENTER
Eventually, all roads lead to the Basque Center, where you don’t have to be Basque to enjoy a cocktail while listening to at least a couple of languages. They’ll make you feel at home and let you know what beti pozik really means. 601 W. Grove. St., Boise, 208-3315097, basquecenter.com, @basquecenter
42.6°
RED FEATHER LOUNGE
Like a feather tickles the flesh, more than 35 draft microbrews will tickle your palate, as this trendy bar shares handles with its neighbor. Upscale but not exclusive, an eclectic atmosphere invites all. 246 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-429-6340, justeatlocal.com/ redfeather, @bitterfeather
42.6°
SHIGE STEAKHOUSE
Well-cushioned swivel chairs at the curvy metro bar make for a comfy perch from which to peruse the broadest sake selection in downtown Boise. Saketini: say it. 100 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-338-8423, shigejapanesecuisine.com
42.8°
KAY AND TRACI’S 127 CLUB
Take a seat on the comfy bar stools and order up a bottle that’s been getting plenty cold in an ice bath. There are four pool tables and a big space for live music on Friday and Saturday nights. 127 E. Idaho St., Meridian, 208-884-0122
43° LEGENDS
Giant, high-ceilinged So-Cal-style sports bar with a bazillion TVs and more hot wings than you can shake a drumstick at. 7609 W. Overland Road, Ste. 100, Boise, 208-3771819, legendspubandgrill.com
43°
LIQUID
With a brick and neon decor, this joint serves the drinks stiff and the music loud. A rotating cast of entertainment includes live music, trivia and karaoke. 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise. com, @liquidboise
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