Bartender was great- would go back just because of her... hilarious- full of locals. Must visit

Wanted to try this bar based on initial reviews. Walked in and it was very quiet on a Saturday. Asked for an old fashioned and the bartender said it was 15 minutes past her shift, her replacement was late and she had to leave and didn't know what to do. She then washed dishes for the next 5 minutes....in which time she could have made the drink easily. I Just got up and left, it looked like I wasn't missing much from what I saw. Never been to a bar where they greet you and then won't make you a drink and then proceed to ignore your group. Despite decent reviews I wouldn't waste your time making a trip here but that is up to you. read more

Amazing dive bar, if you're lucky hottie Alaskan Annie will be bartending. The popcorn is nice and salty and they have a good selection of local beers. No taps unfortunately is the only downfall of this lovely Alaskan dive. No food so eat before u come or you can bring food in! Try a duck fart shot or ask for a hotshot....also buy one of Annie's calendars! read more

Darwin's Theory - Panty peeler... results unverified - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved this place. Laid back. Chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good service and friendly bartenders. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No drama, just good times.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Two thumbs up. read more

- We were raft-weary from three days on the Willow. The waitress at the steak place recommended Darwin's. We walked in. It was standing-room-only, so we did a lap. We made friends, bought some rounds, toasted our success on the river, and made more friends. Amber, the bartender, is an angel sent down from heaven. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A classic dive bar and the perfect ending to an epic trip.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Darwin's Theory - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

- cool staff - tables are wait service - [[HIGHLIGHT]]TVs for games[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - [[HIGHLIGHT]]neighborhood bar feel[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - I enjoyed the beers read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Always a classic dive bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Locals galore and real Alaska in the heart of Anchorage.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Darwin's is always on my must do list when I am in town. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Interesting dive bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Can be a little loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Free popcorn. Open till 3am. Try it if you're out late. read more

Solid dive bar in downtown Anchorage - and they have free popcorn as well! Great spot to socialize and a variety of drinks available. A bunch of locals and tourists come here - servers are friendly and liven up the place! read more

One of my favorite dive bars, lots of good local beer in cans, self serve popcorn, good folks, nice staff, what else do ya want! :)

No pickle back :( I love a pickle back and they had Jameson but no pickle back :( Pickle hehe read more

Found this place here on yelp was doing some barhopping with my wife over a glacier brewhouse. Ask the bartender about it and she couldn't recommend it more highly so we stopped by had a couple drinks and was an absolute blast. Mostly locals super welcoming would absolutely come again thank you so much for the amazing hospitality. read more

This is either a 5-star or 1-star place, and it all depends on you. If you enjoy bottle service and artisanal cocktails, this isn't your spot. If you want to talk with locals and tourists at the bar and enjoy friendly service this is a great spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not fancy, not sketchy, just about perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can't wait to come back. read more

Darwin's Theory - Darwin's front view - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great dive bar, enjoyed visiting with the locals, fun bartender![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Convenient to downtown, enjoyed our visit & free popc!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fabulous dive bar!!!!!!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love horseshoe shaped bars!!!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bartenders are super friendly!!!!!!! read more

What a great find in Downtown Anchorage !! Classic local dive. Great keepers. Great patrons. Stop for a beer or eleventeen. Free popcorn and a Heavy Petting Zoo !! read more

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Darwin's Theory was a great little watering hole. The service is great, the drinks were cold, and the music was just loud enough that we could still have a good conversation. Such a great pub! read more

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This is a small dive bar but can pretty much talk to anyone here. They have 2 TVs at the bar, pretty much any kind of liquor you prefer. The female bartenders are nice. Its in the downtown area so The only thing I didn't not like is the parking situation, a block away. I had to pay $13 for 2 hours. So I stayed to get my $$ worth read more

Darwin's Theory - Tito's w/cranberry & a bowl of popcorn! - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Best Dive Bar in Anchorage!!! Come here! Locals are so nice and the service is great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a fun place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I came here on a Tuesday with my friend for a quick beer around 6pm. Cheryl was the bartender of the night. Very friendly woman she was. My friend and I were not sure of the beer Selection. Cheryl suggested some very unique beers for both of us and we both loved them. And a add-on was there is a little jukebox in the back. I'd say it's pretty cute. The popcorn paired nicely with the beer. read more

Darwin's Theory - Popcorn beers - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I love a little dive bar. extra points for a horseshoe shaped bar! The service was lightening fast even though it was crowded and we were at a table by the window. Popcorn was your typical bar popcorn - warm and salty. read more

If your travels ever take you to downtown Anchorage, this is the spot you need to go. What an awesome, intimate, funky and local dive bar. You'll almost always find a hilarious cast of characters both behind and in front of the bar. The small U-shape of it is prime for conversations and jokes (and even some sports banter and jabs back and forth!) They serve a selection of local beers as well as a full bar. Can't speak for the food personally, but it did look good and reasonably priced. It doesn't seem to be a prime destination for cruisers (very populated by hundreds of people in the downtown area each day a boat is docked), which is a plus in my book! :) they can head to the knife and fur shops all they want and leave the local hang out to us! Really enjoyed our time here and honestly wish it wasn't far away to go back! read more

Darwin's Theory - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great bar to start your night! Good vibes and fast friendly service! They sell hats too! read more

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There's a really rude female bartender, she's a blonde middle aged woman... she refused to remake a shot for my friend, even after she said she would pay for the remake. I told her it was her job to remake it, she looked at me in disbelief. No customer service skills, rude and disrespectful. I don't know how she has a job there. I'm sure management has heard plenty of complaints about her. I will never go back. Very unfortunate. read more

Great little dive bar in downtown Anchorage. Stopped by for a few cold beers while wandering around the city. Good selection of ice cold beer. read more

Darwin's Theory - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Exceeded my dive bar expectations. Great vibe. Sat down was greeted with a bowl of popcorn and friendly bartender. There were two newspaper on the bar I'm guessing the locals read it and chat. The guy next to was a retired long shoreman who snowbirds in AZ. Middle of the day was pretty busy with locals and some tourists. Boozed up locals were hilarious interacting with the bartender. Coming back for sure. read more

Darwin's Theory - Local beer and some popcorn - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

First off, I must admit that I am a total sucker for a local's dive bar. This place is listed under Dive bar as the dictionary definition! I loved this place. My son and I had to stop in here and it was packed at 4:00 pm on a Tuesday...appears that it's almost all locals. We took last two seats in the place since two people had just got up and left. They have an old-school look and a homey feel. Prices are average for the area and no food but they have free popcorn. But, don't grab it yourself...it's not self serve. More hungry? You can order food next door and they will let you eat it in there. It's great for people watching and clearly a lot of the folks at the bar know each other: probably regulars. They have a cool jukebox in the back as well and some funny sayings! The one waitress was a bit squirrelly and it took us twice to ask her for popcorn but she asked right away to the couple that sat next to us. I won't drop a star down for that but almost. I'd go back here just for the ambiance. read more

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Awesome dive bar. Easy place to sit at the bar and spark conversations. I met a local who frequents the joint selling nature photos for a living. The drinks are poured strong and they're cheap., proceed with caution, and have fun! read more

A local establishment that was filled with locals. Good drink prices and friendly smiles read more

Darwin's Theory - Local beer - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great dive bar downtown. I stopped in for my first visit and it had all my hometown dive bar feels with free popcorn, friendly service, and locals willing (and sometimes hoping) for a chat with a new/unfamiliar face. TVs with sports games on, cheap prices, and overall great spot to grab a few when downtown. read more

I hadn't been here in over a year, and I decided to go after Book of Mormon last Friday. My first thought was: what the hell is wrong with me?! This is the type of place where strangers will sit with you, chat you up, and buy you some shots. But not in a creepy way. Dudes buying dudes shots, ladies buying ladies shots, groups of dudes and ladies buying groups of dudes and...you get the idea! It's always cramped, and that's the point. If you don't want to go in because it "looks crowded", this probably isn't the place for you anyway. The staff have incredible quick service. As soon as you set one beer down, they are there ready to bring you another. How do they know my can of beer is empty?! Can they see through aluminum?! HOW DO THEY DO IT? Don't be afraid. Come on in, brush some shoulders with tourists, people on business, and locals alike! read more

We stopped in for a quick drink while waiting for our cruise at 10am. The bartender was great. She was just opening up but was willing to get us our drinks and was friendly. Fun little hole in the wall bar. read more

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It's hard to pinpoint exactly what makes this bar so awesome. It could be the excellent selection of canned and bottled beers. It could be the friendly and prompt service. It could be the popcorn, jukebox, or people. What I do know is that the drinks are always good (heavy handed) and no matter how packed, it's a good time. This isn't the bar you come to JUST chill with your friends. You come here to chat with new people, chat with your server, and just unwind in a great environment. read more

A fun place to grab a late night drink in Anchorage. The free popcorn in the back keeps you ordering... great idea. The pours are strong and the local clientele are always entertaining. Open until 2am... Love it. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun local dive bar with great drink prices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a must visit if you're bar hopping downtown Anchorage.

Went on a Tuesday and it was packed. Just your average dive bar, with beers and shots. And some sort of communal chili? Maybe we just went on an odd night. read more

This dive bar had us intrigued for sure. It was better than I expected! They had a great selection of beers and you get popcorn! it's like they knew I was coming LOL! The service was fast and friendly. We received great recommendations and it just felt like this was the place locals come to for a good time. read more

Darwin's Theory - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This was my main go-to bar when I was visiting Anchorage. Although this was a few years ago, I have fond memories of this place... from the good local beers, to the popcorn, the friendly staff, the friendly patrons, the good vibes, and more. Hope all is still well! I was happy to come across these old photos. read more

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Best of the best dive bars. I love it. I love the clientele and the bar tender Cindy is amazing. Her customer service skill are unmatched. She makes you feel like you are part of the Darwin Family. This is a must stop bar when in the area. read more

Do you have all of your shots? Okay, good, we are going to Darwin's! For whatever reason, every time I mentioned Darwin's Theory to locals, they just rolled their eyes and said "oh wow", and mumbled something about a dive bar. Came here midafternoon when it was empty, and then again another date after 7pm when it was completely packed. First thing I saw during the second trip was a guy walk out, take off all his clothes, and then proceed to walk, naked, down the alley next to the building. Hmm. He must have lost a bet. Being careful not to touch anything, I enjoyed the atmosphere, the "take no crap" bartenders, and the locals socializing inside this bar. Yes, it's a dive bar. So what? They have popcorn. They have any option you'd have in a full bar, plus beer selections by the can or bottle and a bottle of wine which"I know it's here somewhere". Everyone at the bar and in the back areas was very very friendly - with my group, with me, with the bartenders, with each other. Just seemed like a happy friendly spot where you can get the same beers as elsewhere, at a lower price, and with a huge helping of comraderie. That's worth something. Cheers to you, naked guy. read more