Pengilly's Saloon is, without a doubt, a Boise treasure. Located in the heart of the Old Boise Historic 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! read more

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Ambiance of this place was fantastic. At first we were hesitant as we didn't know what the crowd would 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. read more

Nice saloon to hang. Good beers and good customer service. We enjoyed hanging out and chilling in downtown Boise. read more

Pengilly's Saloon - First time here - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Super fun place! Has a cool Prohibition old timey vibe. Drinks are strong and the vibes are kickback and fun! All ages welcome. Will def be coming back here. Visited after the undies run this year (and I think I even left my swag bag there, boo!)... lol. Anyways - try this place out. Total vibe. read more

This place is indowntown Boise. It has an "old" feeling which makes sense since the bar is from the late 1800, the bar against the wall with the mirror is from the early 1900s, and the floor is old hard floor. It is dark here which adds to the atmosphere. There is a ton of old pictures and memorabilia on the walls which I think is pretty awesome. It is just a cool place all the way around. Our bartender was nice and told me about the history of the pieces. We came here during Thanksgiving and it was open with plenty of Street parking. I have a feeling though that even during normal time parking is not an issue. They have a stage, so they have my music also. read more

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Poor service and broken atmosphere makes this place not worth going again... no food and lousy tap choices causes this place to fall far behind other businessss read more

we love this cool local saloon! stopped in for a drink today. Sam is the best bartender!!

This place has a legit old timey vibe! Cool people and cheap/great happy hour deals, come check it out. read more

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Great dive bar with live music every night. Friendly staff who made my trip to Boise memorable.

Didn't have any food, but the drinks were legit. Even had Bandaids for my blister! Appreciated it

Very cool place. Great interior. Excellent stage and acts coming through. Good prices and drinks. No cover

This place is pretty great. It's downtown by Blue Sky Bagel. They have live music and plenty of places to sit. They have a water station that you can help yourself to at the bar. The waitresses are all super friendly. Got me a glass of water while I was just sitting there waiting for my friends to show up. The stage area is pretty small and the seating area in that particular section can fit 30 people at the tables. I didn't drink so I don't know how the drinks are. Only huge negative that is a factor in whether or not I go somewhere is the location. It's located downtown. Not a fan of attempting to find parking, but other than that, super cute bar. Oooohh yea, I guess during the week starting in January they have a burlesque show. That is awesome. read more

This place has a great vibe. If you are bar hopping in Boise, Pengilly's is a must stop. If you are looking for a great place to relax for the evening with good company, this is also the spot. Always welcoming and drinks always flowing. read more

The service is AWESOME! The bartender tonight 10/4 was exceptional. We had such a good time and felt so welcomed in from out of town! 5 star - service 5 star - drink 5 star - vibes! Love this place and will be back! read more

Pengilly's Saloon - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Cool atmosphere and cheap drinks. The live music on Friday night was fun but super loud, we couldn't talk to anyone. My mixed drink was $6! So cheap for downtown, not the best drinks ever but good. I love the theme of the bar it was fun! read more

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Such a unique establishment- it's in the spirit of old west - a saloon where you drink whiskey and watch a show. The decor is all 1960's and the bar attendant actually bought me a beer as a first time patron. read more

Pengilly's Saloon - The bar - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Super cool joint in Boise. Came here twice during my bachelor party. Was more trashed than a bag of mashed up assholes and my buddy had the great idea to do a "Big Iron" shot. Now you ask, what is a big iron shot? Well it's a shot of whiskey (buyers choice) while you have a horse shoe lip of dip in. I couldn't finish mine, friend 1 puked in the whiskey glass and shot it again, and friend 2 took it and immediately ran to the bathroom to release his stomach demons. Friend 3 stayed passed out in the corner booth read more

When I want to feel all cool and young again this is my spot to go!! This is my top bar choice to visit for a night out. What is special about here though is the crowd seems to be a bit older. By that I mean 25 and up which is a nice change from some of the bars around that area. Music! Affordable drinks!! Space to move (when you aren't dancing!) It is the perfect balance! On special music nights it can get crazy crowded so be prepared!! (Example: New Years, Tree Fort) If you go later in the night and there is music, expect to wait for a drink and expect it to be a bit busier. This is my main complaint, getting a drink is disorganized and people cut all the time. I need to learn to be more cutthroat and this won't be a problem. If you manage to find a spot at the bar you are golden on getting a drink. The keepers keep a watchful eye on your drink so it will usually keep full. A favorite of mine and I always bring out-of-town guests here. Great vibe! read more

Best atmosphere in town, great service and stiff drinks. Bartender looked me in the eye before pouring me a neat glass and shook my hand like a man. Would recommend to all male ancestors in the family tree. read more

Pengilly's Saloon - The Bar - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Such a fun and unique place!! Pull up seat, order a drink, and check out whoever is on stage!

Pengilly's in 5 words: Stiff drinks, music, excellent fun. ~{Skip if you hate} Story Time: GNO~ Me and Blondie snagged the only empty booth within the vicinity of the band. There was a table of 4 guys in front of us and they were having a seriously great time. You know, general goofball stuff. My friend and I sipped our drinks while we enjoyed the band and various shenanigans. I had a cup of not the worst bar coffee I've ever had and Blondie had a whiskey. ~One Shot~ It was time to go. As we stood up, the fellas turned around and placed a single shot on our table. Me: (Not willing to assume it was for me, ignored it) Blondie: "What is it?" Fella 1: "Tequila Silver 1800. The singer in the band didn't want it, and we don't either so..." He shrugged and gestured to the shot. Me & Blondie: ~ It was a capricious kind of night~ Neither of us were really into the shot of tequila so we had to think. Blondie bought time and suggested rochambeau. We tied with paper, then I won rock over scissors, then we tied again with rocks. We both had nothing. No ideas, no exit strategy, and no plan. Fellas: "Who gets it, winner or loser?" Blondie: Me: "WINNER!" Slammed the shot (with swagger) and said thank you on my way out. ~Not fancy. Real though.~ Pengilly's is no fuss, no frills. The music is loud, service is great, drinks are strong, and the people watching is fantastic. There is always a good chance of fun. Pro Tip: There's a cookie shop around the corner and they're open late. read more

Walked by and the music drew me in. I had a blast on a Saturday night. Pool table in the side room and a patio out back. read more

We're disappointed! No music. That's what we came for because the Frim Fram group was supposed to be here. I would have known beforehand if someone had answered the phone or returned my voice message when I called prior to coming here. We can't even see the football game because the TV screen is so freaking small!! I don't we'll come back because I don't see any reason. I can drink at home for the comfort because this place doesn't offer that. read more

The worst experience of downtown Boise I've ever had. The bouncers are very rude and called girls in short skirts "whores." The drinks were fine, a little on the high-price end. The bouncers don't know how to be professional and threw punches and pushes at prior military that were minding their own business who also merely happened to be in proximity to a bar fight. read more

Pengilly's Saloon - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Tasty drinks, great atmosphere, pool table and tons of free entertainment almost every night of the week. Amazing vintage artwork all throughout. I shouldn't even be saying all of this because I don't want it to get busier! read more

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Slow service due to difficulty getting employees. The ones working there work fast but the number of patrons was a lot for the 2-3 bar tenders. But the time in line was social and fun. Just order multiple drinks to make less trips to the bar. Staff was extremely nice. There is a pool table. Great place. Back patio is great! Great music and the dancing was great!! read more

Completely sober tonight and the bartender purposely slammed a drink and broke it in front of me to get people to "be quiet" super unprofessional...and continued to yell out you people need to grow up. It's a shame, we come here every week for date night, but we will not Be returning. read more

I have had some good times at this bar, mainly with their live music which I enjoy, but had an awful experience last night that can't merit a good review. There was a bartender with long hair and mustache who was berating multiple girls. He gave many wrong drinks, spilling many of them and splashing on our faces, and complaining about how much he was tipped for his poor service (which he was tipped appropriately). He was blatantly rude. Very disappointing. read more

Terrible service waited a long time to order a drink, finally just left. Bartenders just serve those directly in front of them and ignore rest of bar read more

More like a 4+ stars....this place is great and certainly somewhere I'd spend more of my time if I lived in town. Came here after dinner at Bar Gernika in hopes of grabbing a drink and taking in a bit of local flavor. I agree with Pity D about the charm and the old-saloon feel. The stage almost looked like a mini-theater. It's truly unlike any other place I've visited before. Good, quick, and friendly service. Kind of calm, it seemed, for a live music venue. This was great as we got to actually hear each other talk. Plenty of tables and the venue was much larger than it initially appeared. Fantastic place for a classy night out. read more

Hands down the best bar in Boise. Great atmosphere. Mixed, friendly crowd. Lots of charm--from the original bar to the antique lighting, Pengilly's feels like an old saloon. Consistently good music and unique, fun bar trivia. Heavy-handed bartenders know how to pour a drink. And it's non-smoking. read more

I used to love going to Pengilly's as a break from the usual in downtown Boise. I still love going there, as long as it's on a weekday. Since they opened the expanaded area, the atmosphere feels different to me...maybe the new pool tables take the focus away from the music? Before the expanded area, it was a busy bar but you could still find a place to stand around to talk or watch the band. I tried to visit on a Saturday about a month ago and it was my first time there since the expansion. It was completely packed. I don't think I was even able to get to the bar to get a drink. I'm really glad they're doing well, but I'll stick to visiting on Sunday nights to see some bluegrass. Drinks are decently priced, the music is usually something danceable, and I like that it gets a mixed-ages crowd. read more

This spot was recommended by two people while I was having dinner in Boise, ID. Very eclectic bar! You need to walk around and take in the ambience, very Native American saloon with lots of character. I was taken with the light fixtures, and the wallpaper behind the bar - reminded me of the print from the Disney haunted mansion (strange, right?). You will also find a lot of neat old pictures that adorn the walls. They have a little stage and they play live music every night after 9pm. They also have one pool table which is always fun. Drinks were priced fair, I had a Guinness Draught for $4. If you are looking for a unique place with character, make sure to check out Pengilly's Saloon. I was told by the locals that this is where the cool kids hang, LOL. Cheers to that! read more

This place has the perfect vibe. Simple and and classy. Right put is the 40s And 50s. Have great jazz music and amazing blue grass. Along with the cheap drinks and old time seating this place is a diamond in the rough. read more

Pengilly's Saloon - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

One of my favorite bars in Boise! Service is friendly and they have a cool atmosphere with live music and pool tables. The classy vibe this place has usually deters your obnoxious drunken bar hoppers which is great when you want to just relax. My favorite night to go is on Thursdays when Frim Fram Four is playing. read more

drinks only (full bar), great live music, but free to bring any of your food in! I think it's very COOL

Some places don't need a long review. I came from out of town - living in Delaware, from Los Angeles, California - for a wedding. And I loved this place. I would go here regularly if there was something in the same realm. Stiff drinks. Tables. Pool. Music. And happy people. Good enough for me. read more

Most of the bars around Downtown Boise are for younger adults, but Pengilly's does well with all ages, but with a (generally) slightly older crowd. It's almost the only bar my wife and I go to. The bar is non-smoking which is wonderful. They have entertainment every night and we have heard some great local AZ well as traveling bands here. It's conveniently located on the east end of downtown on Main between 6th & 5th. read more

Love going to PENGUILLY'S SALOON to hear the music, and chill with friends, LOVE the Frim Fam Four. I found them in Boise. Everyone loves their genuine jazz vibe. Theyre so talented ,charming and unique. I saw them at a wedding once when they first started out, and everyone went nuts, It was great to see them here. I visit often from Studio City, Ca. I have business in Boise. I have seen it grow in the past 10 years. This is a great, GREAT part of town! Penguillys food is good, drinks are good. Best reason to go there... the music, the location and your own friends. read more

Literally my favorite chill out bar. The bartenders are amazing and the regulars (for the most part) are great. One of my favorite after work spots. read more