Stopped in on a weekday on the way to Kalispell. The bartender was very friendly and told us about the local area.

A real typical old school dive - we may have been the youngest people in here by 30 years but staff was welcoming to us tourists and we got some super cheap drinks and good chats with the locals. Big long bar and the dino serves food. read more

loved the service the bartender was great and the energy was great. Dino cafe in the back is always tasty. read more

Charlie's Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Great spot in Missoula, don't miss Dino cafe in the back. Get the catfish po boy! Enjoy

Cool place recommended to me by a local. The bartender was great and the drinks were cheap. Nice draft beer selection which is common in this part of the country. Dino's in the back makes some excellent food. I had the Gumbolaya (a mix of gumbo and jambalaya) and it was outstanding. A big bowl for $7. Or you can get a cup for $5 if you're not as hungry. Bread on the side. On a side note I was just passing through town and unwittingly failed to pay for my parking spot on the street. I got a ticket but it was "forgiven" because it was my first offense. Who does that? It was awesome. Montana rocks! read more

What an amazing place with an owner who has a heart of gold. I went there for last Thanksgiving, as well as this Thanksgiving dinner and loved every bit of it. The workers are so happy to give, and the owner is just exuberant in his heart to care for people . There is a poster on the wall talking about how Charlie received a humanitarian award, how truly appropriate this is. The food fantastic atmospheres fantastic everything about it is wonderful. read more

Great dive bar. The food at the dino cafe inside is delicious. This is a great " hole in the wall" type bar. Lots of locals a d local atmosphere read more

Missoula, Montana --- "Charlie B's" is bar 345 of "666 Bars of 2017" & a repeat bar from my #DUSA2016 tour ... no exterior sign, "Charlie B's" is just KNOWN by it's reputation ... my #2 favorite bar in Missoula, "Charlie B's" features Lee Nye's black & white pictures of Missoula residents/customers of customers of the past, with only a few still alive ... "Gunsmoke" on the TV was a nice change from blah sports, sports, sports ... customers "Larry" & "Leslie" greeted me with "Charlie B's" trivia & made me feel quite welcome ... day 115 "DUSA 2017" (Discover USA) day 168 "666 Bars of 2017" / bar 345 #RunAwayBill #WorldsLongestBarCrawl #666BarsUSA #DUSA2017 06.17.17 read more

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Arguably the best bar in the entire state of Montana. Stiff drinks, great beer selection, pool tables, and the Dino cafe in back serves up some damn good bar grub. And, if you're in town for the holidays, their free Thanksgiving buffet has become an annual favorite for locals. It does get crowded on weekends, so if you don't like the crowds, stop by on a weeknight. read more

Waited for about 15 minutes to get a beer but it was impossible. Everyone at the bar was shouting at the bartender for more drinks and it was just never going to happen. The place is clearly doing really well, but forget it if you're looking for somewhere that can actually pour you a drink unless you're ready to scream at the bartender. Too many places downtown that can do better read more

For a dive bar, this place is as good as it gets. The bartenders are all super friendly and knowledgeable, and the bar features a solid collection of beers on tap. The bar itself has a unique curve to it, allowing for anyone sitting anywhere to see the length of the bar and and attractive single patrons that might be sitting alone. There's a pool table and several keno machines, if you feel like winning some money. There's also a cool cafe in the back, called the Dinosaur Cafe, that features excellent Cajun food along with the traditional bar fare. It's open until 11, so you can eat late. If you want to experience Missoula, head on in to Charlie's. read more

Charlie's Bar - A moderately lit, intimate corner across from the main bar. - Dive Bars Near Me - Missoula, Montana

It ain't pretty but it has a friendly hometown feel! I had the best Mississippi pot roast I've ever eaten!!! Food is good and the people are great! We will definitely stop in again next time we are in Missoula! read more

A crowded place with cheap beer and plenty of locals. I had read about the place in Esquire's List of Best Bars in America and it was a pretty cool place. A small kitchen in the back, a few Keno machines, and pictures of old time customers on the wall. read more

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Wow. Teeny little dark haired bartender wanted some action from the college puppies and won't wait on the average customer. Hadn't even had a drink there and literally no interaction. She told me to leave because I asked the person behind me to wait their turn. Doesn't this place let rugby players dance on the bar with their pants off? Must have been a rugby player behind me. read more

Good old school bar. Been here 40 + years. It's a Spokane staple. Love Shirley and love this bar.

Okay, it's been awhile, but yelp wasn't around when me and my friends were hanging at Charlie B's. What I do recall is the railroad, the highway, and the mountains below the stars on more than one exuberant night, and if you don't know what I'm talking about you don't belong there. read more

The iconic Lee Nye photos of now-mostly passed-on regulars were fixtures at Charlie's previous local landmark dive, "Connie's Lounge" on the 100 block of W. Pine, currently site of The Meagher Bar. Before that, they used to hang at the old Eddies Club....which is now Charlie B's! Very cool. Mr. Baumgartner is one of the all-around most authentically Missoulian locals one could meet, of the generation of artists & musicians and young businesspeople that made for a very peaceful vibe. I'm too young to have personally known Eddies Club (other than vicarously and later in recently published old 8mm video), but Charlie B's has the same peaceful vibe that Connie's had 'back in the day' of redneck hippies & hippie rednecks circa 1969-79. Charlie B's gets crowded and loud at peak times. But there's never been a problem I can recall as far as expeditious bar service no matter how busy it gets. Good eclectic mix of customers, all adult ages, all backgrounds; mostly working class, student, outdoorspersons. A very good place for an Irish Republican (dating myself again ... who knows that term any more?), or anyone else, to be on St. Patrick's Day. Dinosaur Cafe food is prompt, delicious and fairly priced. Decent range of selections on tap; well-stocked bar; good pours; fairly priced. read more

Charlie's can be described in many different ways, by many different people- it's a hippy bar. It's a local's bar. It's an artist's bar. It's a cowboy bar. It's a Dive Bar. It's a place where the out-of-town celebrities show up. And even though many of these descriptions may be conflict with one another - they are all right in the description. Me, I always thought of Charlie's as being a recreation center for adults. Where almost every walk of life can and does walk through the front door, be it for a game of pool, to meet up with friends, or have a burger and a beer. The faces may change; But Charlie's will always have a welcoming friendly vibe, beckoning to anyone and everyone looking for an evening full of good times, and good memories. read more

Walked in on the recommendation of a bartender of another bar in town. There is no exterior sign soyou need to know it's there. We opened the door and it was clearly a local watering hole filled with interesting people. We sat at the bar and immediately wondered if we had taken someone's usual seat, but as the bar filled up we were welcomed by a number of locals who were excited to have us join them and made us feel at home right away. Everyone was buying rounds for one another, and finally had to refuse a round from the owner so we could make it to the airport in time for our flight home. A real treasure. Can't wait to make it back so we can buy the a round for our new friends. Make sure you check this out if you're in town! read more

We are cracking up at the ambience and clientele! It's our kind of five bar! The pictures adorning the walls are of past barflies-ALL MALE! We decided to order food in the back of the bar. We ordered pozole soup & walleye & fries. Our friends also had the wings. Everything was excellent and the cook was helpful with our ordering. We would definitely come here again! read more

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I miss Charlie's. 20 years ago I loved it. I love the six (six!) rolls of toilet paper in the bathroom that is covered in graffiti. I love the bartender, that when I ordered a vodka soda last summer (after having not been there in years and never meeting her before) said, single tall? ..how did you know? (Oh yeah, anyone who orders a double is hasn't been here before and doesn't know your hand). The photos on the wall, the fixtures at the bar. The dinosaur cafe! Best? Maybe, but still some damn fine Cajun food. Charlie's, you hold a dark, and very fine place in my heart. read more

Charlie B's. One of Missoula's finest memories, and mine also. Old timers took over the day time and as the day wore on the younger crowd would take over and it got very noisy with the sound of music and the louder the patrons got with the drinks taking over the noise controls. Charlie was one of the good old boys that knew the art of making people cheerful and a bit tipsy. I met some of my best friends there and miss them all. Turned 70 last year but still cherish the memories. Sam O. read more

Got a recommendation from a friend/local to check out Charlie's Bar. Great local dive bar filled with local characters. Good atmosphere, decent drinks Glad I stopped in for a drink! read more

Great little dive bar in Missoula. If you're not careful, you'll walk right past it, so keep your eyes peeled. Not too much to say here. A fun place to drink some beers and hang out. They've got a kitchen with a pretty extensive menu of sandwiches and whatnot. I didn't try anything to eat, but it all looked and smelled pretty good. read more

Esquire Magazine: 15 Bars Every Man Should Drink In Before He Dies These are the places that every man should visit, whether in Tokyo or your backyard, and whether it was that Lincoln that drank there or Al Capone. Charlie B's, Missoula, Montana The best bar in one of America's best bar towns. http://www.esquire.com/features/best-bars-in-america/best-bars-world-0610#slide-6 read more

Had an excellent St. Pattys day here. We ate. We drank. We danced around. The corned beef and fixings were totally, like, bodacious. No PBR draft, but get Budweiser in a pitcher for each person. Now you don't have to wait for service again for a bit! read more

This is one of the most solid places in Missoula. Cheap beer, good Cajun / Southern foods for sale in the back at the Dino...lots of locales, nothing chintzy, nothing glittery...just happy nice people and a comfy place to have a beer. Oh and they like to watch baseballs games on quiet (there's a TV here or there). One of the best bars in Missoula without a doubt. read more

This is an awesome bar! Friendly staff & good service! Hoping to get my picture on the wall one of these days

If you're reading a review about Charlie B's you must be from out of town. This is a locals' bar with good brews and a good selection of liquor. The bartenders are friendly and good with their pours and Charlie is a fantastic guy. The first time I ever came to Charlie B's he bought the entire bar a round of drinks (I'm not making any promises for you). Also, the kitchen has a good selection of very tasty food that's much better than your average bar fair. If you're stopping in Missoula and want to have a truly local taste while you scan the endless black & white photos of old patrons on the walls, then come here. And leave Charlie a huge tip for god's sake. He deserves it. read more

When I was in college at the University of Montana Charlie's intimidated me with its uber local patrons and pretty raucous atmosphere. As I got a little more comfortable in Missoula, it became the only place I would ever go. From the smoke to the strong drinks and really friendly bartenders, Charlies is the spot to get hammered and then wander back down across the bridge towards home. This place truly is "At the corner of Space and Time". read more

I can't think of many places that are better to throw back a beer. Damn it, this place rocks and I'm never in Missoula. The black and white photos that line the walls makes this place stellar in itself. This was a stop while I was backpacking Montana, and I felt right at home in this place. Friendly, local, beer. Need I say more. read more

Five stars for a dive bar! This place was the friendliest bar in my drunken TBT/Yonder escapade in Missoula. I kept coming back. Cheap, stiff drinks. Decent beer on tap selection. And the two girls tending bar both nights were funny and very amiable. Score! read more

Definitely a dive, but an absolutely fantastic place to hang out for a beer. The female bartender was one of the hardest working individuals I've ever seen in my life. Bout' burnt a hole in the floor running around. read more

A few weeks ago during one of the surprise electrical storms that I so love in Missoula, I had this sudden urge to go to Charlie's for a cheap beer. So I put on my rainboots (yes, I have rainboots) and walked to Charlie's in the rain. Love this place. Cheap beer, cheap drinks, fast service . . . and who doesn't love a good dive bar? The best part was that I am new to Missoula, and I don't know many people here. A painter came up to me to chat almost as soon as I sat down-- and soon I had five new friends with which to drink beer. A woman at the bar asked me if I was ok and said, "This is a man's bar, honey-- we women have to stick together!" Awesome experience. I've been back at night when there is a younger crowd-- also fun. I have yet to eat a the cafe, but their specials on the blackboard outside always sound delicious. read more

I find myself in Missoula at least twice a year. When I'm doing an overnight i must stop here for at least one drink. They have the best pours in town and the crowd that frequents Charlie's are my kind of people. Bukowski would have loved this joint. read more

Hands down the best food in town!! Hearty, flavorful and cheap! Would recommend any soup, the Tennessee, or the rueben, but you really can't go wrong. read more

The minute you open the door and look in you'll know you're in the right place to have a great drink. What a great mix of bar patrons and if you're lucky enough to have Mel bartending that day/night you're experience will be even better. Can't remember if they had a jukebox or not but, it won't matter because if Mel is working her song selections will better than yours guaranteed. read more

Charlie did the catering for my wedding, and it was perfect! Plus, he's such a nice guy to work with, we were all so happy with our experience. Also, the Dino cafe in Charlie's Bar is awesome! read more

Regal Historic Establishment! Stupid strong drinks...Great bartenders...And some of the most interesting "Characters" in Missoula! Maybe you'll luck out and run in to the "Captain"...He's a sight to see that's fo sho! LOL! read more

Loved visiting this bar while in Missoula. We liked it so much that we went back on more than one evening. Casual, unassuming, solid service from the bartenders, and a good mix of people covering a wide variety of ages. It's an easy place to hang out. Every city needs a place like Charlie B.'s. We also enjoyed some really good gumbo from the Dinosaur Cafe there. read more