I was fortunate and excited to participate in Relay for Rescue on Saturday, August 1, an annual…read moreevent to raise money for 5 different animal rescue organizations in the Treasure Valley. From 2-5pm, 4 teams of 20-60 adults participated in a scavenger hunt searching for clues at 6 different downtown Boise bars. We didn't just run in and out--we did spend money at the venues, and most of them understood that this was a good opportunity to increase their visibility and build goodwill for their establishment. This is an excerpt from the post-event communication: "Thank you...to the participating venues who graciously allowed our participants to invade their venues to complete the scavenger hunt: 10 Barrel Brewing, Barbarian Downtown Beer Bar, Cactus Bar, Hap Hap Lounge, Liquid Lounge, Shrine Social Club." It was very disconcerting when the lead bartender at Cactus Lounge was remarkably rude and uncooperative with participants. Not only did he refuse to accommodate a simple request for handwriting the total of a bill on the receipt ("I don't have time--I have customers to serve [there were perhaps 6 other patrons in the bar, none of whom were actually waiting for service at the time]), he immediately blocked another employee, who also did not have anyone waiting for service, from participating. It would have taken less time for him to handwrite the total than it took to for him to be actively obstructive. I have no idea what his motive was in being uncooperative, however, that behaviour significantly diminishes my interest in going to Cactus Bar in the future. The staff at the other 5 venues were awesome, despite being busier than that bartender at Cactus Bar. I encourage considering supporting the more hospitable establishments in downtown Boise.

If you're from California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, this bar is probably the most overrated place…read morein downtown Boise. I promise you if you saved your money and went to other places like the Mode lounge and little Pearl you're way better off. This place does not deserve your money I'm new to the area and was drawn to this bar because of its strong social media presence. I made a point to stop in after work on a Monday because I was genuinely interested in checking it out. When I walked in, the bartender acknowledged me, took my order, and served my drink promptly. Unfortunately, that's where the service essentially ended. The bartender seemed far more interested in chatting with a group of fellow industry friends about local gossip than engaging with customers. I mentioned that I was new to the area and that it was my first time visiting, but there didn't seem to be any interest in continuing the conversation or making me feel welcome. It left a pretty poor first impression. I had actually been looking forward to potentially making this a regular stop and bringing friends with me, but based on this experience I'm not likely to return. To top it off, I wasn't even acknowledged when I left, which made it feel like new customers simply aren't a priority here. That's disappointing, because I had hoped to find a new local spot to support.

Pengilly's Saloon is, without a doubt, a Boise treasure. Located in the heart of the Old Boise…read moreHistoric District, walking through the doors truly feels like taking a step back in time. It is no wonder Esquire Magazine once called this spot "the one true classic in Boise." The atmosphere is steeped in history, featuring a stunning 114-year-old hardwood Brunswick bar and a beautiful turn-of-the-century National Cash Register. From the vintage cigarette machine by the door to the classic pool table, every corner of the saloon radiates character and charm. The history here is fascinating--it originally served as a grocery store before transitioning into the Stockman's Pastime Bar in the 70s, eventually becoming the Pengilly's we know and love in 1976. That legacy is felt in the soul of the building. The service is consistently excellent. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, making every visit a great experience. Whether I'm ordering a Sex on the Beach or sticking to a Shirley Temple when I'm the designated driver, the drinks are always spot on. My fiancé usually goes for a double Jack and Coke, and we always have a fantastic time soaking in the live music performed by talented local artists. If you are looking for an authentic, historic, and lively spot in Boise with a warm atmosphere and great vibes, Pengilly's Saloon is the place to be. We can't recommend it enough!

Ambiance of this place was fantastic. At first we were hesitant as we didn't know what the crowd…read morewould look like. Come to find out, it's all ages! The band that played was amazing and the servers were great at checking up on us for drinks. Lovely place to meet people and dance with live music. Would definitely return if I come back to visit Boise in the future.

I expected a dive bar, and Mulligan completely delivered. Definitely a different clientele from my…read morenormal haunts. But everyone was friendly and welcoming. We went specifically for pool and it was a great time! Features six pool tables, $1 per game.

The food is fantastic. One of the best burgers in town, fresh, great toppings. Pretty affordable…read moretoo, I would love to come back for their totchos.

One of my favorite cozy not quite neighborhood but sorta kinda neighborhood vibes place. Dive bar…read morekinda feel without being an actual dive bar, and definitely not pretentious. Prices for drinks are insanely affordable, think cactus and pengillys, with kind and attentive bartenders. Tonight there was no cocktail server and it was absolutely packed, but we still got our drinks within maybe 3 or 4 minutes. Vibes are relaxed but not boring! Music is great - think old school, and perfect background for conversations and hanging out. No games or pool tables or things like that, but I don't feel like we're missing out on anything. And tons of small and bigger tables for whatever party size you're with.

Friendly environment great playlist. Thanks Jon for making it nice. Thank youuuuuuuu Mondays are…read morethe best

Great bar... specializes in whiskey but they have everything that you could want...Brian is a great…read morebartender! Boise is full of amazing bars!

I really enjoyed this pub, I've only been twice but the drinks are great. I loved the bartender, I…read moredidn't get her name but she is from Washington state and has a remarkable memory lol far better than mine. The place is hard to describe but the open air front and the seating is very cool. I took pics in the ladies room to send to friends because I liked it and the pool table was a nice feature. A must visit when pub crawling!

Was recommended this place and everything went well. Service was immaculate, the drink I had was…read morejust as immaculate. The people were nice and it's conveniently located downtown in the middle of everything. As a recent transplant to the area, definitely gonna add this one to the rotation. Oh, and I'm big on clean bathrooms and this one has that too. It has character. It's clean everyone's nice. The drinks are good and the service is awesome. Well done.

. They conveniently scammed me while my bar tab was open with another customer. Charging me with…read moreanother patrons drinks. Nudge nudge wink wink. Total scam. Be advised this bar is a scam and you will lose your money. Do not waste your time or money.

We went here to have a few beers while we were going to another place. We decided to stop in on…read morethis place. I don't know if it was worth it or not because the drinks were normal and did not feel like the bartender was very happy that we were there. There was a bouncer to check our ID when there's only three people in the place and did not look like a club by any means. I would give this place one more try to change my mind and if it didn't, then I wouldn't go back here again.

The bartenders break glass in their wells and don't clean it fully so if you want glass in your…read moredrink this might be the spot for you. I watched a bartender last night break glass in her well pick the shards of glass up out of the ice and scoop around instead of fully breaking down her well wiping it and then refilling it with ice. Do better

This was my favorite bar we went to while visiting Boise!…read more We went earlier in the day during happy hour and played several rounds of darts. The staff that was working Friday were great. This is definitely on my list of places to return to next time I'm in Idaho. The decor is awesome too, as you can see in the photo

Wow!!! This place has character. They have 3 bouncers in the place, bras hanging from the ceiling…read more Multiple bartenders to take your order. So far I have been there twice, once they had a live band that was handing out sex toys to the crowd, and the other night they had a DJ. Nothing crazy with the drinks, but the crowds were a pretty good size on both nights. This place is 2 stories, with the bathrooms upstairs and pool tables on both floors. Arcade games as well. Lots of seating. I would recommend checking this place out for something different than most of the other places.

I'll update my review since I know sometimes people see reviews from years ago and wonder: well,…read morethis place hasn't changed since my review 6 years ago! Nice fun dive bar with very quick service. You can build your own burger with the write-on menu, which is fun and nice so that you can get exactly what you want. Come on in, you won't regret it!

Emmy is the best server I've ever had. She definitely knows how to put the lid on a salt shaker…read more She tells world class stories and makes the best drinks. I hope her life is full of happiness and rainbows. We visited her on a Sunday after attending a magic show. (The magic table at the Morrison center. Great show. Magical Michael and the Ginger Witch were top class.) The show was magic. Literally. But the experience at double tap was magical. I've never been so pleased with food and stories at the same time. (Other than Cheetahs in Atlanta.) If you're in Boise and you don't go to Double Tap, you need to seek mental help. It's everything you want it to be and more. (Even tho I watched England lose to France here in 2022.) Long story long, check Emmy's schedule and get your butt to Double Tap! Also the fries are legit AF. And they singe the edges of the burger buns. Everywhere should do that.

Nope! Waste of time even for concerts. ""Doors open at 7" it's 8 and the opening band still hasn't…read moreopened yet. Seriously I want a refund for wasting my time. Opening time for bands is just a suggestion. If you're one of the people moving from California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada , DO NOT waste your time. This place is trash. The shitty part is that I can't get a refund for the band I wanted to see.

My friend bought two tickets and couldn't make it to town. I purchased them from him and had…read morepictures of his ID card and card used to purchase them to enter the show. Thomas at the door wouldn't let my friend and I in. Said physical cards are required for entry. I understand that but after my friend messaged Neurolux on Instagram and they said it wouldn't be an issue and talk to Allen if there's issues.... this is a bit confusing as it's conflicting information.... Wouldn't recommend this business.