Downtown Boise
Bar Gernika
202 S. Capitol Blvd., 208-344-2175 www.bargernika.com Basque favorites in a cozy bar. Belly up for one of the many imported brews or do it Basque style with red wine and tapas.
Bardenay
610 Grove St., 208-426-0538 www.bardenay.com It’s the country’s first restaurant distillery and a destination for those who want both a good glass of wine and a good martini.
Basque Center
601 W. Grove St., 208-342-9983 www.basquecenter.com The unofficial watering hole for Boise’s Basque population. It has a reputation for stiff drinks and fun crowds.
Berryhill & Co. Restaurant
121 N. Ninth St., 208-387-3553 www.berryhillandco.com Check out the wine list at the sweeping bar or order a freshly shaken martini. In the summer, the patio offers an elegant setting.
Bittercreek Ale House
246 N. Eighth St., 208-345-1813 www.bittercreekalehouse.com One of the best beer selections in Boise is organized by brewery location. Featuring a lowpower happy hour bathed in candlelight.
The Bouquet
1010 W. Main St., 208-345-6605 www.thebouquet.net Still one of the best places downtown to catch live music. Even regulars are shocked at how really beautiful the place is. Perfect for pints, pool or hangin’ with your peeps.
Cactus Bar
517 W. Main St., 208-342-9732 Watering hole for the serious drinker by day, 20-something magnet by night.