Boise Bench/East Boise Jumpin’ Janet’s
572 Vista Ave., 208-342-7620 A cozy bar with games and specials aplenty. The menu of pub food will help soak up the two-for-one happy hour cocktails.
Little Dutch Garden
Overland Bar
3907 W. Overland Road, 208-336-4707 In this divey place, employees are friendly, a Jagermeister dispenser keeps it cold and the beer is cheap.
1910 S. Owyhee St. The Plank 650 S. Vista Ave., 208-336-1790 Grab a beer and try your luck at horseshoes theplankboise.com in the huge back yard at this little neighborNot just Boise’s only pirate bar, but it may be hood bar. the only pirate bar that doesn’t serve rum. Beer and wine only, though it’s also got bar McCleary’s Pub grub, darts, live music and a regular crowd 604 N. Orchard Ave., 208-342-3007 mcclearys.net of scalawags. This place is dark, cool and decorated in varying shades of green. There’s plenty of beer on tap, and if you need a little nosh try the nachos, popcorn or pickled eggs.
Navajo Room
4900 Emerald St., 208-343-5817 The Navajo has served up suds and stiff drinks for more than 40 years and remains a low-key place to meet loyal regulars.
Tricycling under the influence It’s both a danger and a test for patrons at The Lobby (page 20) on Thursday nights starting at 10 p.m. Tiny trikes race in circles for glory and a bar tab.
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Quinn’s
1005 S. Vista Ave., 208-345-0135 The wall between the bar and dining area means it’s super family friendly on the restaurant side, and drinkers can puff with impunity.
The Torch 2
610 S. Vista Ave., 208-336-4747 thetorchlounge.com Drink in the company of Boise’s faux busted, faux tanned, finest ladies. All male patrons, all female staff (except the DJ in his little ol’ cabin), go figure.
Vista Bar
813 S. Vista Ave., 208-342-9911 The little A-frame has been a watering hole for years. According to the sign out front: “It’s where the fun begins.” We tend to agree.
BARBACOA
276 Bob White Court, 208-338-5000 barbacoa-boise.com A scene like no other in town, with two happy hours, lake-side dining, a DJ in the lounge and just the right amount of excess. www.boiseweekly.com