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.

Had a long drive and just wanted somewhere to chill. Fun little bar to yap and make friends. Had a…read moregreat time

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.

I am a traveling Canadian stopping in for a beer and OMG what an experience. Our Bartender Jasmine…read moretook care of us as we drank $3 American beers and watched American Sports including the Nascar all star game which was curated by the house barfly Kenny. After the sports were done, Kenny stumbled out and the Karaoke team set up. The locals sang a mixture of hits and country music deep cuts including a song about a prison dog named Red. 10/10 Redneck Experience

Pretty chill local bar, bartender was friendly and locals were fun. Visiting from Seattle, and I…read moregot tired of the stuck up college kids at downtown bars real fast, came here since it's close to my vbro, and the vibe was much better. Drink prices are good too.

As a transplant from California, I'm a little bit stuck up. Vista Bar exceeded all of my…read moreexpectations. Everybody was nice there and the bartenders really took care of everyone so if you're one of those people who is moving from California or Washington to Boise, you should go to Vista bar. It's awesome and cool and there was live music.

Very friendly, diverse crowd, young/old, cozy place. Live music on…read moreSaturday nite, heard a great jazz group, Top Mesa Jazz Group. Let's you bring in takeout food. Everyone was there to have a good time.

Fun place to hang out. Great pricing on drinks and food. Music is loud in evenings. Karaoke on…read moreSaturdays. Attentive bar tenders. If you want a fun drink ask for a "trash can". Philly cheese steak and burgers are good. Going to try a chicken sandwich tonight. Cheers.

i go into charlie browns all the time and it's usually a good place to hang out but tonight the…read morebartender jackie was extremely rude and it honestly turned me off from going to that bar while she's working kayla and layce are still cool and i can see myself going to visit them sometime but to be honest your better off going down to quinn's more pool tables better vibes the bartender won't tell you your "waisting her time" (there was 5 people in the entire bar) haha i don't know why she thought it was necessary but she definitely lost a good tipping customer

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.

This bar is definitely geared for its shriner members. Seating is plentiful and the decor has not…read morechanged in 60 years (my guess). The bar is setup in three sections with the bar in the east most section.The bar is full service with three tap handles for beer. The Oasis also houses the restaurant Brother Bowns BBQ (the reason I ended up at the Oasis). There are plenty of bars in the area that I would recommend. But if you come here for Browns BBQ, might as well enjoy a drink and the very dated decor (always a treat). Cheers Always.

Divey, relaxed, and cheap drinks. What's not to like? It's an understatement that this place is off…read morethe grid and unique. I like it because it's an unpretentious bar.

Great little place…read more Idaho has super cute girls who are also friendly. Rare. ( Not so in Oregon or Washington.. Cheap beer and good times. Dog friendly AND people friendly!!

Words can't describe how cool that place is but I will try…read more Drinks are affordable. Faces are friendly. The backyard (not sure what to call it) is like a playground for adults who drink and like to be social. Bring a steak to cook on the grill, yes, in the backyard, a steak, a grill!! One day I was offered some steak by a group of people that had just grilled. It was weird to be offered a slice of steak in the bar, I said yes of course. You can chill by the fire pit or throw horseshoes even when it is a cooler season. Went outside the other day (January) and the fire pit was roaring and the horseshoe pits were looking lonely. This is a stop if you like dive bars but definitely a stop if you llloooovvveeeee dive bars and they make you giddy.

I only come here for Brin tbh. She's the kindest bartender and creates the best vibes.read more

Too my real ID had to wait 20 minutes for the cops to come would not reccomend to anyone if you…read morewant to have a fun experience

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.