Brews Brothers Pub State street
44 Club
4340 W. State St., 208-344-0693 The 44 Club has two things going for it: karaoke and no taps. This is one of Idaho’s mainstays, so if you’re in the mood for an old bar with some local color, belly up.
Burger ’N Brew
4295 W. State St., 208-345-7700 With 16 beers, this is what a sports bar used to be: family restaurant, sports memorabilia, separate bar for the serious-about-the-game crowd.
Dutch Goose
3515 W. State St., 208-342-8887 www.dutchgoose.com A no-smoking policy offers a respite from many bar’s smoky ozone layer. Foosball, darts, pool, horseshoe pits and TVs galore keep those who go to drink happy for hours as does the food: steamed clams, French dips, Reubens and brilliant burgers. 40 | BAR BAR 2010
6928 W. State St., 208-853-0526 This clean, comfy beer bar is often overlooked due to its strip mall location. But the regulars—most of whom have their own beer mugs hanging on the wall—like it that way.
Fireside Inn
1610 N. 31st St., 208-342-9075 When compiling a dive-bar hop, Fireside is a must. Big white building. No windows. Dark and smoky. It’s the kind of place you could hide out in all day.
The Lift Bar and Grill
4091 W. State St., 208-342-3250 www.theliftboise.com This sweet spot tempts drivers with its drink specials. Tuesday is Holy Oly night, with 50cent Olympia cans, and you can throw back $2 domestics nightly. If you need something to soak it up, check out the bar menu, including many vegetarian-friendly dishes.
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