I must give credit to this Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel. Although I was just here for one evening to rest my head before officially driving famed Seward Highway...it really was the ideal place to stay. Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel is a rustic and cozy wooden lodge situated right off Seward Highway. It specifically sits 25 miles south of downtown Anchorage and 100 miles north of the town of Seward. In fact, the address for Brown Bear states that it's situated in the town of Indian, Alaska. I've never heard of Indian, AK...but basically if you need a place to stay in and around Seward Highway, this Brown Bear Lodge is accommodative. What was even more terrific about staying here was that the location felt far away from the hustle and bustle of Anchorage. The hotel views look out upon the scenic Turnagain Arm waters with the snow-capped Kenai mountains standing tall in the distance. Even though Brown Bear is located right off a very busy section of Seward Highway, I genuinely felt like I was staying in the heart of nature. And btw...when I did visit and spend the night here, unfortunately there was a lot of construction going on beside the highway. So here it is, Brown Bear Saloon and Lodge...a prime spot for those getting ready to start and or continue their Seward Highway journeys. Well, one thing...when I woke up in the morning, I actually had to backtrack a little up north on Seward Highway for about 15 miles. Yeah so, I take that back, the lodge isn't really the start of Seward Highway. But I traveled back north for 15 miles to the Potter Marsh Boardwalk where I explored for a little before returning back on Seward Highway for the 115-mile trek south. Basically...this Brown Bear Lodge and Saloon was much better than grabbing some random hotel in downtown Anchorage. It had personality and charm. What was surprisingly amazing about my stay was the price! Throughout my 3-week voyage around Alaska, Brown Bear had the cheapest rate by far! It was $67 (with taxes and fees included) for a room I had on the 2nd floor just above the restaurant. I mean, $67...can it get any cheaper for a place to stay right along iconic Seward Highway at the start of summer travel season? Lol, I don't think so. Although my room would be standard for most tourists...for me it really stood out with a lot of great amenities. It had a walk-in glass door shower (not just a tub with a curtain), very comfortable towels to dry off afterwards. And here me...I don't think I'd ever recall thinking about towels making a difference during my stay, but they really were fluffy and comfortable. Lol, maybe they were brand new? The room also had a mini-fridge, microwave, coffee pot, good sink area and a giant mirror with good lighting. Btw...I checked-in, inside the restaurant. Then I was given a key and shown the stairway to the 2nd floor. Too bad I had already eaten in Anchorage prior to arriving here because the restaurant looked very interesting...like a casual blue-collar spot to grab a good old-fashioned burger and fries...or simply just your typical all-American type of fair. Point is...the restaurant appeared accommodating for those spending the night as you can just have a hearty meal and then return to your room. Some extras about the restaurant...it resembled a bar/pub with a colorfully fun atmosphere. They had high top tables and chairs...a huge selections of beers on-tap. I believe I saw a billiards table to play and plenty of televisions to watch sports. I'd recommend eating here if you didn't catch a bite back in Anchorage. Overall, I'm happy I discovered Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel. I found it on Priceline. I couldn't have asked for a better one-night stay after all the traveling I had done prior to arriving here. This place is definitely emblematic of your off the beaten path motel/lodge sitting right in the cross section for traveling to all parts of southern Alaska. read more

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I cannot comment on the food as we didn't eat here, but we crashed here one night on our drive down to whittier. We stayed in the cabin out back. My husband went inside to check in and he said that the people there were incredibly friendly. The bar was filled with locals and it seemed like a great place to just hang out. Our room was really comfortable and pretty clean.The only thing that I noted was that there were a lot of cobwebs up on the ceiling, but I know that they were pretty high up there. The room isn't anything incredibly fancy.But for the price, it seemed really reasonable. The kids slept on the futon that pulls out. The futon does block the door just a little bit whenever you pull it out, but it wasn't enough to really cause a problem. Our bed was comfortable, although there was a little bit of light shining through the curtains all night, given that it was summertime and there was so much sun out. read more

Well we stopped by after being told the burgers were a hit. To my surprise my double cheeseburger showed up completely burned to char absolute death. The worst burger I have had in years. Maybe this was a one off and I would happily concede that maybe just an off order but seriously giving someone a burger order so burned is ridiculous. Do better! read more

Well ... keep it classy Bird Creek. Arrived as 2 others were leaving, as only 2 customers kindly asked to place burger orders; bartenderess directed me to water station and patiently waited for friends drink order. before finally burgering us. They were fine for $8 on Wednesdays (Even in Alaska). Before finishing, I placed my card on the empty bar; still had to ask for the bill, and left the tip she earned. Just before we drove away, she came out the front door and her frustration stopped my friend from closing the car door; as she said, "For your information, normally you have to order a drink with the burger special!" read more

A fun place to hang Out and shoot pool! What can I say about the food? It's a small bar outside of Indian Alaska! Service is ok. read more

We stopped here on a whim due to traffic being backed up heading back into Anchorage. The beer is pretty fair priced and a decent selection of 8 on tap. We ordered a pretzel with cheese. You would think the cheese would be liquid cheese to dip the pretzel, but actually it was melted cheese on the pretzel. Who knew. It wasn't oh my gosh great, but it wasn't terrible either. We then ordered two cheeseburgers one with fries and one with onion rings. We could have been really hungry but man those burgers were delicious! We will definitely be stopping here again for a bit back into town. Plenty of parking, we were towing the boat and had no issue pulling off the highway and finding a good spot to pull through. They accept cash and credit cards! read more

Stayed here two nights midweek. Very budget, no frills rooms that all smelled pretty terribly of cleaning product but were, in fact, clean. Think of it as a hostel and it will help set your expectations. Loved the convenience of having the saloon right downstairs. A little gritty in a really good way, and pretty chill on a Wednesday night. Service was friendly, drinks were affordable, and the burgers and fries were good. They've got a black bean burger that's pretty darn decent. We watched two tables order the nachos, and let me tell you they are massive, so bring an army to help you there. There was live music Thursday until 11 or so. Definitely loud upstairs, but we enjoyed the fun atmosphere with the locals in the bar. I'd consider staying here again for a night or two, and I'd definitely swing through the saloon again on a future visit. read more

Stop hear for late lunch with a couple of friends after spending a few days at Prince William Sound fishing on the way back to Anchorage. We all ordered the cheeseburger, one with fries the other two with onion rings. We also ordered a basket of sweet tater tots that came with aioli sauce, great combination. Fairly adequate beer selection. Food was awesome, great service. read more

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Had a solid burger here and some cold beers. It's a no frills place but we found the food flavorful and just what we needed after a day of exploring read more

This small place is a great find as you leave or come into Anchorage. We have been here several times. It is almost a must when we drive through the area. The place si small, has pool tables. This place feels sin warm, and if clients were family. They have some events too and it's fun attending. I particularly like the decoration and weird things you can see there hanging. Food is prepared fresh and it is very good, too. read more

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Food is very good. Service is friendly. Love the atmosphere! We eat here every time we come to Alaska.

This is one of those random off the wall spots Pros: + Quick service by staff Cons: - Not well packed for to go orders - Pricey - Limited choices - Poor limited/poor quality read more

Called 1140p, still serving food and beer. They replied How far you out? 10min ! They kept the kitchen open for us. Amazing Hospitality read more

Brown Bear Saloon & Hotel - Hot Dogs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Planning a vacation to Alaska looking at google earth I spotted Brown Bear Saloon on Seward HWY 1 between Anchorage and Girdwood. We stopped in a couple of times during our stay Sara served us top shelf cocktails and great food, Nachos, reindeer hotdogs, corn dogs and beer on tap. I don't know when I'll get back to Alaska but when I do I'm stopping in to the brown bear saloon.Thanks Sara From Dan ,Deb ,Susan,Chris your Awesome. read more

We stayed here around a year ago, and the owner was so so wonderful to us- our flight to Alaska got delayed a lot, and so we got in way later than expected- after midnight. AND since we were flying, we could t give him a heads up. The owner stayed up to give us our keys, and was so incredibly gracious in a rough situation. We are so grateful for him and his help. We also had a great time staying here- a clean nice room to stay for the night. read more

It's a fun little country bar in an area of Alaska that is starved for fun little country bars! (in my Alaska, they dot the Seward highway, all the way to...Seward) The only decent watering hole between Anchorage and Girdwood. No frills bar with friendly folk and cheap beer. You've probably driven by it a million times and not even noticed it. You should. You're thirsty. You deserve a beer. I've never had the food here, so I can't comment on that. read more

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We love the off the wall. We love the mom and pop places. We left with a sense of disappointment. We were greeted promptly and had drinks ASAP. Then we had to flag the server down for 1) another drink order and 2) a food order. My husband got the buffalo brat and I ordered the pizza. Hubby love the brat....I could probably swear on a stack on bibles that this was a frozen pizza and then she put canned mushrooms on top. I was able to eat just two slices. It truly was awful. Now the problem comes when the server FINALLY came to clear the table, looked at how much pizza was left but never asked what was wrong. Two hours later the brat made it's 2nd appearance. We just paid the bill....adjusted the tip accordingly and left. I would suggest just drinking here. read more

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Driving back to Anchorage form the peninsula this place is a must stop. This stop, we were treated from an awesome jam session from a keyboardist. Nice rocky synth feel. Also a world class doggo that has perhaps the best begging skills I've seen from a dog. Beers are good, service is humorous and friendly! read more

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As far as bars go, with low expectations of bar food, this place gets 5 stars. Located in Indian the bar sits right off the highway. The interior is dimly lit with the walls and ceiling covered in personalized dollar bills. The beers range from microbrews to shwag, along with a full bar. There is a small menu filled with burgers, brats, pretzels, and even a corn dog. I got the buffalo brat with fries for $6.50 and my friend got a corn dog for $2.50. Cheap eats! And for the record the food was good. The bartender is the owner, is personable and friendly, and hosts bands when he can. There is an outdoor patio for dancing under the midnight sun during the summer. read more

Brown Bear Saloon & Hotel - Brown Bear Saloon - Hot Dogs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Cheap beer and good food. Friendly locals. Stayed above the bar after we ate there. Clean and easy check in and check out service. Would stay there again if traveling East of anchorage. read more

My boyfriend and I spent two and a half days hiking and kayaking in Resurrection Bay. We were starving and couldn't wait to get back to Anchorage for dinner and this place looked interesting. We are so glad we stopped! Finally, a real local bar to relax in! The bartender was great with recommendations and conversation. He kept the cold beer coming to us. He offered to take a picture of us also and recommended more off the beaten path places to visit. The other bartender was super friendly and we realized she lived in our home state for a while. The decor was all great humor and followed the legend of leaving a dollar bill behind. I had the buffalo brat and he had a burger. The brat was so good we are going to the local brat supplier when they open tomorrow. read more

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Only been there once but the burgers, fries, and onion rings were pretty tasty and for a good price. The menu says their dogs and meats come from Indian valley which is a processing place just up the road. When I got a caribou last year I took some of the meat to them and they made delicious dogs/brats out of my meat - so if you're looking for a good caribou dog I'm sure it's the same here. They also had some decent beers on tap and good bloody mary's. read more

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I have, at times, enjoyed meeting with family there for delicious Christmas & other Holiday Potlucks and other celebrations, with both owner/staff & customers bringing their unique holiday dishes. I have also slept in one of the motel rooms there & enjoyed that: made very cozy & clean by my daughter's preparation of the room, if I remember correctly. I liked the shower. I love the incredible view of Turnagain Arm in one direction, & the beautiful tall mountains in the other. The drive along the Seward Highway from Anchorage to the Brown Bear in Indian is very scenic, with awesome views. I look forward to eating one of the Brown Bears' Yummy Burgers! I like the wine & beer! I enjoyed the rock 'n' roll on the old timey juke box!--Owner's mother-in-law read more

This was a nice little bar along the side of the road in Indian. Both times we stopped by (different days), there was a band playing. One night was reggae, and another night was a 70's rock cover band. I think it was a $5 cover to get in when the band was there, and the draft beers were like $3. For being in the middle of nowhere, it was a pretty good time. The decor is composed of people writing/drawing on one dollar bills and pinning them to the walls and ceiling. It seemed really cool and unique when we were first there, but then after seeing at several more bars in Alaska, it was much less exciting. So, if you are passing by or camping near there, it's the best place to go for a drink and some music. read more

All the meat comes from the local "Indian Valley Meats" up the road and is tasty as all get out. (Also, what else are you gonna do in the area on the way to Girdwood? Not a McDonalds in sight...) $4 for a dog. The real deal is the reindeer dog, served in the afternoons. read more

This was a fun place to stop for a beer and some dive atmosphere. Very friendly. Welcomed us and our 2 preteen kids. Just stop at the Brown Bear to check out all of the signed dollar bills and leave one of your own. Fun!! read more

This a great dive. Highly recommend it for a quick stop for a beer and burger. A fun whole in the wall place. Should be on Diners, Driveins and Dives read more

Brown Bear Saloon & Hotel - Interior of the Brown Bear 100s of $1 bills on ceiling and walls - Hot Dogs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Real bar, real people, real awesome time. It's a toss up between the burgers and wings. They are my favorite. There is live music and they host an amazing brown bear summer fest, with multiple bands and BBQ. You never know what your going to walk into at the Brown bear, but you will run into friendly people and great stories. read more

What a great place...Great reindeer sausage, cold beer and super great vibe...Best bar I have been to in years. The server was super cool and friendly... read more

The hot dogs, bacon deluxe chesseburgers, and sweet potato tots really hit the spot after a long day on the road back from Homer. Quick and friendly service. Big screen TV. Pool and darts and a juke box! Not bad for a random spot on the Turnagain arm Hwy. 1. read more

Great dive bar! Perfect for catching up with the locals. Good beer selection, Good burgers, and pool. They could use one more larger TV for sports events. Great view of Turnagain Arm! read more

The food was good. I stopped in with my three year old on my way to Costco for a late lunch. We had the cheeseburger and cheesy pretzel. The food was delicious and fairly fast. read more

Good little dive bar. I got the deluxe cheeseburger and fries and it was very tasty. The lady was very nice and we'll organized as well. 5 stars read more

This place is fantastic . The food was really good and inexpensive . We had BLTs which are served on an open face hot dog bun with fresh lettuce and tomatoes and crisp bacon. There are funny quotes throughout the bar and other interesting things. The server was very personable and friendly . read more

Stopped for late lunch. Sadly the only ones there, as the food was very good. I had reindeer dog and he had buffalo bratwurst. Nice lady running the place. Prices were good too. read more

Economical. Clean room. I liked the bar and light food menu. Friendly atmosphere.