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This bar was foundÂed in 1994 by a few locals who felt that AnchorÂage needÂed a realÂly good bar for craft beers. ClearÂly, they were right — both locals and tourists made this place a near-instant institution.
How unique is the 49th State? For starters, it’s the only brewÂpub restauÂrant here that serves Alaskan yak, in the form of a yak burgÂer. Or tuck into the bufÂfaÂlo meatÂloaf, a speÂcialÂty. Don’t miss the houseÂmade BavarÂiÂan pretÂzel. And FriÂdays bring a speÂcial treat — a pig roast, with a pig from a local farm, roastÂed in ale and smoked over alder wood
HandÂmade pasÂtas and deliÂcious pizÂzas are just the beginÂning of Flattop’s unique menu, which is full of invenÂtive options. Set in the heart of DownÂtown AnchorÂage, the restauÂrant brings togethÂer high-end cuiÂsine and an extenÂsive wine list and serves it in a casuÂal, famÂiÂly-friendÂly atmosphere.
Tent City TapÂhouse is an authenÂtic Alaskan gasÂtropÂub locatÂed in the heart of AnchorÂage. DisÂcovÂer deliÂcious, localÂly sourced cuiÂsine and a wide variÂety of Alaskan beers on tap. ExpeÂriÂence the unique blend of Alaskan hisÂtoÂry and modÂern dĂ©cor while enjoyÂing a meal with friends and famÂiÂly. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about AnchorÂage’s Tent City hisÂtoÂry and enjoy brunch with a flight of mimosas in four flavors.
At this hip, invitÂing wine bistro, you can choose from 40 wines by the glass with your lunch or dinÂner. Sit and enjoy a glass, or share a botÂtle among friends.
Humpy’s at the airÂport has a selecÂtion of 20 beers on tap with most brewed in FairÂbanks, AnchorÂage, Juneau and the Kenai. In addiÂtion to the beers, they serve good pub food: nachos, humÂmus plates, burgÂers, soups and salÂads. And of course, they have AlasÂka seafood: halÂibut, salmon and fish tacos.
Enjoy a wide variÂety of Alaskan beers on tap, as well as deliÂcious dishÂes baked in a huge stone oven at this famÂiÂly-friendÂly restauÂrant in south AnchorÂage. Open for lunch and dinÂner, FireÂtap AleÂhouse has a bright, invitÂing atmosÂphere, with 6‑seater booths as well as tables that can be pushed togethÂer for large groups. DurÂing the warmer months, you can also dine out on the deck and take in the view of snow-capped mountains.
Craft beer, localÂly sourced food, and a terÂrifÂic locaÂtion in the heart of downÂtown AnchorÂage all add up to a can’t‑miss expeÂriÂence. Dine inside the two-stoÂry restauÂrant, or step upstairs to the rooftop deck for magÂnifÂiÂcent views of the AlasÂka Range and Cook Inlet.
The Chart Room RestauÂrant has been a fixÂture at the end of the famous Homer Spit since 1958. Today, this full-serÂvice eatery and lounge feaÂtures deliÂcious cuiÂsine made with local ingreÂdiÂents, and all with an Alaskan twist. But the food isn’t the only star here: You’ll also find a unique nauÂtiÂcal dĂ©cor and a jaw-dropÂping view. Big picÂture winÂdows reveal a stunÂning landÂscape out over the shimÂmerÂing waters of Kachemak Bay and the snow-capped ...more
BurgÂers, hand-cut fries, and homeÂmade pizÂza are popÂuÂlar items here, along with Alaskan beer on tap. Pass some time in the game room (offerÂing pool and shufÂfleÂboard) or by checkÂing out interÂestÂing phoÂtos (folks who’ve caught large King salmon, old-time trolling vesÂsels, wildlife and more).
Opened in 1923 to accomÂmoÂdate travÂelÂers on the new AlasÂka RailÂroad, the small inn found fame (or notoÂriÂety) quickÂly: PresÂiÂdent WarÂren G. HardÂing came for lunch, and died just a few days latÂer. Today, the hotel is comÂprised of six recentÂly renÂoÂvatÂed rooms as well as a bar and live music venue. You’ll hear everyÂthing from jazz and folk to open mic nights and seriÂous rock-n-roll. At the very least, do a walk-through to enjoy some local colÂor and… ...more
The only pizÂza option at the Denali Princess WilderÂness Lodge — and arguably the best pizÂza in the area — this log-cabÂin restauÂrant serves pizÂzas piled with topÂpings and a tangy mariÂnara sauce on a crisp, mediÂum-thick crust.
This is where the hipÂpies hang. It’s small, litÂtle baseÂment bar locatÂed just off colÂlege camÂpus. There’s live music almost every night, includÂing favorite local groups and bands on tour. It’s a typÂiÂcal hole, smelling of sweat, patchoulie oil, and cigÂaÂrette smoke. But it packs them in, and the crowd gets down. There are usuÂalÂly a few good beers on tap and a decent botÂtled selecÂtion. There’s no food at the bar, but a hot dog shop above the bar.… ...more
Close to the hockÂey rink, it’s a popÂuÂlar spot for locals after winÂter league games for a qualÂiÂty meal. Their speÂcialÂty is pizÂza (thin crust, good topÂpings), but they also do good salÂads and have a nice selecÂtion of local beers on tap. Most of the food is scratch-made, using qualÂiÂty ingreÂdiÂents. They also do dessert pizÂzas, which are quite good — think apple pie on a crust. The restauÂrant itself is bright, with big winÂdows, and it’s been… ...more
With Alaskan beers on tap, 50 botÂtles of wine, and a full bar (includÂing spirÂits from the AlasÂka DisÂtillery), the Base Camp Bar, is a great place to grab a drink before havÂing dinÂner in the adjaÂcent North Fork RestauÂrant. Try a marÂgariÂta made with wild AlasÂka blueÂberÂry vodÂka, a perÂfect drink for a sunÂny afterÂnoon on the big deck, which feaÂtures great views of the AlasÂka Range. You can order appeÂtizÂers, or select from the lunch and dinÂner menus ...more
This fun, cool restauÂrant serves up good pizÂza and sandÂwichÂes, includÂing a meatÂball sub that’s known throughÂout the Kenai PeninÂsuÂla. Get a fillÂing, affordÂable deal with the soup and sandÂwich comÂbos, order up a steak, and don’t miss the big, deliÂcious desserts. Fat Olive’s is super popÂuÂlar (make reserÂvaÂtions) and can get loud, but the atmosÂphere is great — funky, modÂern archiÂtecÂture, local art on the walls, pizÂza dough thrown in an open kitchen.… ...more
CampÂground, RV Park, and CabÂin Rentals. On-site restauÂrant, gift store, hisÂtoric gold dredge and museÂum, gold mine tours, recreÂationÂal minÂing and gold panning.
When you want to meet real Alaskans of every flaÂvor, the ArcÂtic Bar is your best bet.
The Food NetÂwork feaÂtured this place in its ​“DinÂers, DriÂve-ins and Dives” show, mostÂly for being a bit of a dive — it’s dark with a big bar and pool table. But it’s always upbeat and hapÂpenÂing, and you can count on havÂing a good time. The food gets mixed reviews: they serve good pizÂza, but the steak and seafood can be hit or miss. And skip the salÂad bar.
For $5 you can buy a hunk of raw hamÂburgÂer and grill it yourÂself at this funky, Alaskan hideÂout. You can’t beat the atmosÂphere at the GoldÂen Eagle Saloon. It’s not in FairÂbanks, but in the quirky, small Alaskan town of Ester. Local’s love the saloon, not only as a place to gathÂer and escape the isoÂlaÂtion of rurÂal AlasÂka, but also for it’s selecÂtion of botÂtled beers, a big pool table and the dog friendÂly ownÂers (you’re in mushÂing country).… ...more
The Salty Dawg Saloon was origÂiÂnalÂly one of the first cabÂins built here in 1897, just after the town was estabÂlished. Today, a visÂit to the hisÂtoric Salty Dawg Saloon on the spit will enhance your visÂit and put you in touch with many locals. Much more than a saloon, the Dawg has regÂuÂlar music perÂforÂmances and also serves light food.
This Juneau instiÂtuÂtion comes with a great view: sit and eat or drink while watchÂing float planes come and go. You’ll find good pub food, served in big porÂtions (the nachos can serve two). The popÂuÂlarÂiÂty of this place means it gets crowdÂed, but it’s a fun spot with billiards.
Rafter’s, in the Kenai Princess WilderÂness Lodge, is a laid-back bar with a deck overÂlookÂing the Kenai RivÂer that serves deliÂcious drinks.
ServÂing up a great bar menu, like burgÂers and taco salÂad, 7 nights a week.
ThursÂday evenings are open mic night in McCarthy. It’s a great chance to rub elbows with some locals and felÂlow travÂelÂers and get a taste for the neighÂborÂhood. All are welÂcome! Bring your guiÂtar, harÂmonÂiÂca, and voice – or just your eyes and ears. OccaÂsionÂalÂly on FriÂdays and SatÂurÂdays there’s a band playÂing after 8:30 p.m. Be on the lookÂout for speÂcial events that are free and open to the public.