I really enjoyed my experience with this bar ! I wanna say a shout to the gentlemen who was the bartender I chilled with for a bit. I came in early like 2-4pm and the place wasn't busy but I like that because I only wanted to chill and relax. This place is so close to my hotel at the Hilton it was a 5min walk if anything. The bartender was super cool we played a game of pool and I had a couple beers and relaxed. I'll come back to this place on a weekend when I'm here again but I def say check it out the have free pool and I saw darts ! Decent sized place to unwind and relax with some drinks ! read more

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What happened to this place? Used to be a go to spot. Now no food no dj. Door guy was an ass. The bartender tina was drunk and rude. At least she forgot to charge me for my drink. Left $10 on the bar and went to pioneer. read more

Great Vibes, Great Atmosphere, and Great Bartender's! Especially Cori! Every time I walk in, my drink magically appears in front of me without fail. I can't be the only one either, she definitely makes you feel welcome. I'll always appreciate that at a bar! :) read more

Good little bar with a bunch of great whiskey! Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and the bartender was very nice. You don't wanna act like a tourist but I asked her for a few recos and she gave me some great places to eat! Lots of Locals in there too that also helped with finding some oysters as well as some local history of the area. Good music and just relaxing! Went back later that night and it was a different story.. younger crowd and LOUD!!! Bye read more

Decent but for Friday no DJ and whatever app they had it on played the same 15-20 with the jukebox my 5 friends and I moved on down the road for better music. It's literally what makes the vibe. Whatever sucks for them. read more

Marty R's suggestion that this place be called "The Chameleon" is perfect. It's hard to pin down this bar. I shall try, though. This is on the outskirts of downtown. On the edge. Where downtown transitions from "family fun at the reindeer dog stand" to "why is that guy yelling at nothing in particular?". This place embodies that transition zone. It's not scary, but it's definitely a little rough around the edges. The people in here are friendly. The have a pool table, they have darts. They have surprisingly respectable taps for such a divey joint. (I don't think I'd quite call them a "dive bar" though) The bartender poured me a lager and said "this reminds me of the 70's". Best beer description ever. There was a guy in here telling absolutely horrible jokes. read more

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Great dive bar. I was visiting town for the first time and on the exterior this spot looks very different than when you walk in. A lot more room than I thought there was going to be with a long bar and also great group areas with standup/stool tables built into the wall. You can tell this place gets busy and probably has some great small live shows from time to time. Service was excellent and the early evening group was friendly and fun. read more

we had the absolute best night at Avenue Bar. and CorI the bartender was absolutely awesome. in addition giving us high class super responsive service all night... she also closed the night with the best Old Fashioned's we have ever had. Jamin and Cori provided an experience we'll remember forever (Ps. Don't drop the pool cues. The locals will become your friends) read more

I stopped by after work (10:30pm) to see if this was a place to chill. Parking was off the street on the curb. It was packed with groups of young adults playing darts & pool but I was able to find a place at the bar. I could barely hear the juke box sounds as this place was loud with the sound of everyone trying to speak over the music. No food at the time was being made but saw they had a small hideaway kitchenette for fast food items. I had one beer and left. Nothing stands out nor nothing bad to report. Maybe I'll try again in the future. read more

We had one night out in Anchorage and we're so glad we spent it here. Great vibes, great music (and DJ), space for dancing and wonderful staff. Love this spot. read more

Avenue Bar - neon signs on a stone wall - Pubs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

First time coming here. Got here on a Saturday around 4/5pm, it's not too busy but it such a nice spot!! I appreciate the service, art and energy here. I don't go out much at night, but finding a nice bar around in the evening without it being too busy (AND a nice atmosphere) is hard to come by. Overall 10/10, will be back for date nights read more

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Good food, great location, pool. Service was 12 out of 10! McKenzie made me feel right at home. She recommended the cajun wings and they did not disappoint. What a nice lady! I'll be back. Great atmosphere read more

Was visiting from out of town. McKenzie went above and beyond! She anticipated our every need. She put our happiness first. Can't wait to come back. Couldn't recommend highly enough! read more

Had a great evening with friends at the Avenue! McKenzie was an excellent host, love her energy and sense of humor. Highly recommend a stop here. read more

Kenz is the main reason I go there. her service is so great and she always goes above and beyond to make the avenue feel like home. she's just fantastic and amazing in everyway. her husband must be a downright stud and is the luckiest dude on the planet. read more

This bar is quite the local downtown local dive. There is a stench as soon as you enter into the bar. But if you can get used to the smell, the heavy handedness of the bartender will certainly keep you forgetting about the awful aroma. A pool table & darts would make the evening enjoyable, especially for large groups. Just don't touch anything if you wanna collect the 'coodies'! read more

Avenue Bar - people standing outside of the building - Pubs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

It's a good place to start or finish the night...good bartenders..good music I recommend this place if u try'na chill or turn-up!! read more

This is a really popular bar in downtown Anchorage that seems to appeal mostly to people in their twenties and early thirties (although you'll find a mix of everyone here). There's a nice long bar area and some comfy bar table seating. They have a snack machine near the front and a dance floor in the back. I've been here early on a Thursday night when it's been relatively empty, and I've also been here late on a Saturday evening when it's ridiculously packed. Either way, the aura of this place never changes. It's a relatively laid back bar with a very casual feel. You don't need to dress up, to show up- but you're going to have a good time anyways. The bartenders here are very friendly. They do a pretty good job of trying to cater to everyone even on busy nights when the bar is surrounded with drunks hounding them for another drink. I'm usually the designated driver, so I'm sober enough to realize that these poor bartenders are OVERWORKED (and probably under-tipped). Even so, I've never seen them be rude or mean to any of the customers yelling at them for their next shot. Tip these guys more than 20%- they deserve it! The place is usually clean earlier in the evening, but by late in the night there's typically a sticky floor from spilled drinks. When it gets later on a weekend night you can guarantee the dance floor here is going to be intense. It's usually crowded, but they have great lighting and always have extremely talented DJs. As other reviewers have mentioned the music changes from DJ to DJ. Some nights it's R&B, other nights it's more techno, sometimes they veer into rock. Whatever your style, eventually you'll hit a night where the Avenue is playing your music. I, personally, love it all- and I'll dance to anything. And the DJs are so talented that it's nearly impossible to stay seated when the dance floor is as active as it is here. You'll want to get over and dance. With that being said- the dance floor is THICK with drunk people, and I suggest finishing your drink before you head over to dance- because you're going to get bumped around (and your drink will spill). One of my favorite things about this bar is that the walls are repainted often, and because of this, people write on the walls A LOT. Not gonna lie, I bring a marker every time I come here and scribble something in the corner (watch out for messages from the Lone Alaskan Gypsy *wink). It just goes to show the casual feel of this place. It's not upscale by any means and it's kind of a mix between a casual dance club and a divey sit-down bar. It's fun, and uniquely Alaskan in the fact that it's so casual yet so upbeat later in the night on the weekends. It's not necessarily my favorite spot in Anchorage, but it's definitely a fun place to occasionally check in at. read more

Avenue Bar - A 'lime drop' the very skilled bartender made me when they were out of lemons for a 'lemon drop'. - Pubs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Now this is a great dive bar. It's eclectic, the bartenders are attentive and the beer is good. There is nothing more to request. This bar welcomes all. Come here and get your favorite Pacific northwest beer and enjoy the locals. read more

They overcharged me for $24 from my credit card All i had it was a 2 beers. But later on when i checked online my credit card balance i saw that they charged me extra $24 besides that 2 bears read more

F'n love this place. JC was the bartender and he made me feel so happy. I know he's famous in downtown Anchorage so I loved hanging out with him. read more

I went here last night (on a Saturday) for the first time in a few years, and this place is awesome. The last time I was here, it was divey (which isn't necessarily a bad thing), but it's somehow become the new hot spot for 20-somethings in Anchorage. I can't say much about the drinks, except that they didn't make us wait long. There's a photo booth for $5, a vending machine full of snacks, lots of seating, and a dance floor with one of the best DJ's I've ever heard in Anchorage. The music was a solid mix of house/rap/trap/dubstep, and I couldn't have been happier. Solid. read more

It's a little outdated and dark, but the staff are so fun! Every single one of them is friendly and attentive. All the regulars are also nice, total potential to become my Cheers. read more

I've been to this bar a couple times. Each time it smelled like piss. They have pool and had a DJ for New Years celebrations. The daytime bartender was pretty good and the people were nice. read more

What would you do if you were stranded in an unfamiliar city with friends and family thousands of miles away? If you said "bar crawl," you're awesome. Avenue was one of the stops along my Tour de Anchorage, and I lucked out because this place is awesome! The attentive bar staff and rockin' band are all well and good, but it's the patrons here that make Avenue the excellent place that it is. I've visited many a bar in my day, but rarely have I encountered such friendly people inside. I walked in by myself, had a few rounds, recruited some brave souls who agreed to be my liaisons to Anchorage's Saturday night scene, and the bar crawl rolled on. read more

This former dive bar has become the new hipster hot spot. They usually have decent music with a DJ on the weekends (with a petit dance floor). The drinks are reasonably priced, just make sure to order something simple. I like it because it's off the main downtown bar route and there always seems to be a random assortment of people. read more

This place should be called the chameleon because it's a different bar every night! lol Sometimes its Hip Hop and other times its Bad Ass Metal, but the bartenders are always fast and friendly. read more

I liked the space, I liked that they had pool, I liked that it was easy to order drinks, I liked the many seating options, and I LOVED the games in the back where I got to practice fake hunting things like sharks and bats. Things I was entertained by- the locals all knew each other even thought they all seemed like such different types of people, the jukebox switched form Kid ROCK to Nelly to Wyclef to Guns and Roses to ________- all VERY LOUD, there were lots of wasted people on a Sunday night to watch, and lastly~ a few patrons wore sleeveless shirts while throwing darts or wrestling with each other even though it was in the 20's outside. To a Seattle person the avenue reminded me of a place in Ellensburg, Wa that we used to go to in college- only with the randomish mix of people and music ever- let's just say I was entertained and had a fun time with my friends. read more

I had a few beers with friends and decided to go out. The bouncer said I had been "stumbling" and wouldn't let me in. The bouncer acted quite rudely. My friends and I were acting respectfully, especially compared to the locals around us. I really don't know why we weren't let in. read more

This used to be a good spot, not anymore. First of all the place smells horrible, the bartenders think its the law to hassle 50 year olds about their ID when the law is simple, don't serve minors. 2 bartenders and 8 customers and it still takes 5 minutes to get a drink. One bartender drops an F-Bomb every third word. Really liked this place years ago but never again. Filthy dump with horrible staff. read more

Love this place tall pabst 5.00, darts, pool, and conversations, all the best aspects of a bar. GREAT SERVICE ALSO.

I absolutely adore this bar! Every time i go out i immediately think of the AVENUE and make a point to at least stop by for a while. I can always count on seeing someone I know and i have never had a bad experience. The bartenders are all very nice and I love that I'm not just waiting forever to order. It just has this comfortable vibe.. come as you are and have a great time! I definitely recommend it to everyone i speak to! :) read more