Kuna/Meridian
Red Eye Bar and Grill
414 W. Main St., Kuna, 208-922-9797 Red Eye is perfect for losing track of time. It’s the kind of place that’s made for watching a band or NASCAR. The Red Eye has been a part of Kuna forever and continues to instill a desire to have a good time and still behave yourself.
TANNIN’s Bistro
458 W. Main St., Kuna, 208-922-4163 Known by the locals as Leffler’s, this joint has expanded beverage choices by combining a coffee house, bistro and wine bar, with a full bar to keep thing interesting. Serving a variety of concoctions all day long.
Bill-N-Lynn’s Place
229 W. Franklin, Meridian, 208-888-4075 Don’t mistake this bar for anything than what it is: a shack in the middle of a mud parking lot. But it’s not what’s on the outside. Bill & Lynn’s is Meridian’s version of Cheers, only a little smokier, darker and grittier.
The Bull’s Head Pub
1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-855-5858 The pub upstairs is for the grown-ups, while downstairs is family friendly. Check out the English-pub-tinged menu or the activities going on in the room next door.
The Busted Shovel
704 W. Main St., Meridian, 208-288-2217 www.bustedshovel.com It’s a biker bar that’s not just for bikers. This downtown Meridian staple offers a full bar and serves an array of pub food. Check out the choppers and hogs lined up out front throughout the summer.
Cheerleaders
3541 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-939-9209 www.cheerleaderssbg.com At this family friendly sports pub, everyone is a sports fan. The bar is a cool place to drink, but the real looker is the 1968 Shelby.