Oh the Fairview. If you like dive bars, then this is your spot! We went there on a Saturday night…read more The bartender was solo and was kickin ass all night. Strong drinks, good beer, had a band playing. There is a ping pong table out back and what looked like a stage. I never did ask, but it looks like they have concerts during the summer? Unknown. Anybody who has been to Talkeetna knows the Fairview. Even if it's not your cup of tea, I'd still recommend swinging by and having a drink. Don't forget to "ring the bell." ;)

Pricey! 2 drinks and a chowder- 40 dollars. Got talked into going in by the guy up front. The…read morechowder was tasty, the drink - blue one with vodka- that both the guy and the waitress recommended- was way too sweet and not good. Tourist trap.

Dear Reader: if, like me, you thought the Fairview Inn was the "true locals bar" in Talkeetna, the…read moreI am here to tell you that, like me, your are WRONG! The Teepee is the *TRUE* locals bar. Drinks are dirt cheap. Maybe the cheapest I've ever seen in Alaska. You can get some beers for $4 which is unheard of in the 49th state in 2023. Are they great beers? Not really. Do they fit the friendly-divey vibe of this local watering hole perfectly? Yes, really. It's pretty ironic that the most locals-only bar in town is part of a hotel...but it's true. Disregard all the reviews talking about this place being smoky. That has changed and this place no longer smells of smoke, nor is it allowed. If you're a dorky tourist, you'll likely still be welcomed here. Just expect to be the only dorky tourists in the joint.

GREAT Spot!! Where the locals go. Highly recommend! The Blueberry Mojito brewed by Denali…read moreBrewing with a touch of soda water is delicious!

Nice find. We went here for lunch prior to leaving Talkeetna. First off the location the Venu gave…read morethe ambience of the old West. Cool. Inside there are a myriad of pictures mostly of people you will not recognize because they tend to be local or traveling musicians that apparently provide amazing entertainment for the local folks. There is however, one famous picture and that is a John Denver and his dog catching a salmon. What about the food? I had a BLT which hit the spot and another in our group had a half pound burger which also hits the spot. I don't remember what the third person had but they enjoyed their meal and told me they would give it four stars. All in all it was a great visit we got her tummy is filled with some delicious food while soaking in local ambience. There was no live music while we were there, but I could imagine given all the pictures of musicians.

BEST decision we could have made. Service was great, the reuben sandwich was great, the fish &…read morechips plentiful, the fries were hot and fabulous, and the beer was local-ish. Plus pie for dessert. I wish we had more time and I wish we had had clear skies but oh well. Loved the decor.

Fun place with a lively atmosphere. We ordered the fish and chips and a Brewpub salad which were…read moreboth good. The service was friendly and timely.

Great brews, cider, and mead…read more I had a sockeye sandwich with a beer. I stopped by later for another beer. Can't stop without trying more than one, right!? The service was super friendly, both food service and bar.

Was fun to come out on a day trip from Anchorage…read more Bartender was a blast happy to try some great new beers. Food was great we got a pickle yes pickle pizza!!! So freaking good. - Side not we love pickles. They had highchairs for the kiddo and some amazing outdoor seating in the summer. Place was clean and amazing to be in.

Nice inside and outside area. Several picnic tables on the gravel patio. Some actual tables closer…read moreto the building and then seating inside. They have a small kitchen and the pizza was actually pretty good. We got the pickle pizza. Drizzled honey on it, it was very good. That's all we tried.

Decent lunch option. The best part about this restaurant is the view you get sitting outside,…read morelooking at Denali. I had the Salmon Chowder, choosing the bowl over the cup. Huge portion, very filling. The crab cake appetizer was average. No chunks of crab, not enough flavor. Mom had the burger and fries, which looked good (and she liked).

I had the best service every time I ate here over a three day period. I felt very lucky that the…read moremountain was out every day, and the sun was shining. I ordered a wrap, soup, chicken tenders, and lots of beer and wine. Food was good, though would have loved it if there were nachos on the menu. Every person I asked said the same thing, they didn't have the right cheese. Huh? Is this the bermuda triangle for shredded cheddar? Didn't get it, but liked the chips and salsa. Everyone was cheerful and efficient. I especially liked Joe our server, and I appreciated Josh the F&B supervisor checking in every now and then to ensure happiness and contentment. He also gave us advice on a couple of hikes and walks to enjoy in the area.

Man...Am I glad we stumbled across this place! This incredible experience started by pulling up to…read moretheir restaurant 5 minutes before they opened and noticing this place looked more like an abandoned work shop than a restaurant. But when the clock striked noon and the door swung open, we were kindly greeted by a strapped older man with a half blind dog carrying a dead mouse which I can only assume now came directly from the kitchen. Upon entering, we noticed the smoke shop on the left, and the foul smell of 40 years of cigarettes being smoked that came from the cigarette vending machine in the entryway that still seemed operable. This of course prompted the question "is there smoking allowed in this restaurant" and a quick response of "not during restaurant hours" , more on this later. Once seated, our server dressed in tight blue jeans and a sturgis shirt approached the table looking like he hadn't slept for weeks with a look on his face like "why in the world would you guys choose to eat here?" asked to take our order. After quickly passing on the $55 fish and chips, yes $55 fish and chips, our family decided on a hamburger, chicken sandwich, and chicken fingers for the kid. Hamburger was fine, the chicken sandwich was equivalent to a Tyson chicken patty, and the chicken fingers were lacking chicken in them. Prior to wrapping up our meal at this fine establishment, we watched the old man mentioned earlier fire up a cigarette at the bar, as he gazed out at the lake, proud of what the H&H has become over the years. The innovation used around this place was quite inspiring, especially the 1970's kids metal high chair with one leg being used to hold down the ice cream bucket dog water bowl to avoid it from being tipped over as he meandered through the dining room. Honestly if you keep your expectations incredibly low, and take in the beauty and sights this place has to offer, it won't be a wasted trip, but rather an experience you'll never forget. Just know there will be times where you need to look the other way, as there isn't a chance in hell this restaurant would pass a food and health inspection. Upgraded to 2 stars for our most memorable lunch we've ever had.

Walking in to this place made me feel like home. I don't know if it was the smoking accessories or…read morethe dog on the bar. I ordered a burger because I couldn't afford the fish and chips. We got an appetizer of wings, 3 of the 4 wings were hot but one of them was still cold inside but still very good. Finally got my burger and man was it good, juicy, flavorful. After we ate our server told us to make sure we call ahead next time when we have a big group of 7 people coming so they can be more prepared. This place just made me feel like home. The only mistake I made was coming here on the first day of our visit because now I miss my dog.

We had the fish & chips & the salmon blt. Both were just ok. 3 small pieces of fish, cooked well…read morebut that was it. I wanted 1 more strip of bacon on the salmon blt. I did like the spinach & salmon on the blt though. The crisps with the blt were a little thickly cut for me but the seasoning was good. We sat outside & had a good view of Mt McKinley.

Grabbing lunch here before our coach leaves. Appetizers reasonable. But, the wings and bowl of…read morecornbread chili were okay. Very bland bar food...

Shitty music, shitty service, no strong drinks. I went here for my first time tonight. I asked for…read morea double shot and root beer back and she made me a mixed drink that had zero alcohol taste. She also made it on the opposite side of the bar so I actually wonder if it was just root beer. The bartender was only interested in talking to her group of friends and not checking on anyone in the bar for refills or to see if they wanted their check to leave. Then when I finally spoke up so we could get out of here she asked my friend oh did I do something to piss her off. Like yes, do your job better! That's what you're there for. She was also flirty w the guy I was with. Uncomfortable! Won't be back

The pizza is delicious! 8.2/10, one bite everyone knows the rules. The soup was the bomb and our…read moreserver was awesome. Beer was recommended and I wasn't let down. Cute and delicious! Wasn't badly priced either.

This is one of those places that I've driven by a million times and always thought "we should stop…read morethere". And, it was Thanksgiving Day and we had just bailed on an iceclimb because I was developing a stomach flu...and it was actually OPEN! Seemed like the near-perfect time to stop. We were some of the only people in the bar, the bartender was friendly and likely a Mom when not bartending. She told us to grab some of the (free?!) Thanksgiving dinner (?!) in the back. The food was incredible. I felt a little guilty that we were the only people there to eat it! The highlight for me was the turkey soup. It was excellent and, unlike a lot of fowl soups, didn't rely on noodles/rice for texture. The beers we go (Sierra Nevada) also happened to be on special. They were only $2 each! WHY is this my first time here and WHY am I the one getting the first review?

Stoped in for a drink with two friends after cross country skiing at sheep's mountain. Great…read morepopcorn, TVs, and BEERS!