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.

Closed 20 min early. I am a woman and was stuck outside because I told my ride 2. If they are going…read moreto close early, then they should changer their hours.

Service is fast and friendly. Variety of local brews and spirits along with the classics to serve…read moreevery taste. Specials posted and this is definitely a local hangout. Warm and inviting the TV's tuned into the sport of the hour with plenty to see. Table top shuffle board, pool tables, darts, Jenga and plenty of seating provides a lot of areas to relax and enjoy. Prices are good. Fire pit outside as there is no smoking inside, a BIG plus for me.

love this club's ambience and overall set up with the big dance floor, light up poles, arcade…read moregames, and many pool tables

Beautiful place, wasted potential…read more Prime time location, beautiful ambience but the atmosphere is juxtaposed to everything around you. Why are we blasting nothing but early 00s hip hop? And some of the most cringe songs available. You walk in and immediately feel like you're in a ratchet sleezeball zone. The music makes you feel like prey, the games are predatory in pricing (displays 5.4 credit cost when it's 32), the crowd might not be a bunch of horn-dogs but can we stop playing middle school dance grind music? Makes the guys there cringe, like they are all there yearning for a crumb while scantily clad waitresses walk around while raunchy 00s sex rap plays, can't imagine the discomfort. The prizes in one of the machines are a bunch of dildos? Grow up. Play some respectable music and fit the vibe of what could be a great club. And on one of the most popular streets in Boise? Yikes.

Not one night of drag, but two nights in a row. Yes, I know how to party! I was in town for an…read moreevent and there were drag shows available for the attendees to come watch. My wife and I were excited to check it out-we love drag queens. The first night, we arrived about 30 minutes after the show began and found that it was jam packed. We were standing back by the bar and had very limited visibility to the stage. After about 40 minutes of not being able to see, we left. But we returned the next day, much earlier, and were able to stand closer to the stage. People are respectful of each other and welcoming to all. I appreciate that the emcee (I forget her name) made it a point to welcome people who were drinking alcohol as well as those that wanted non-alcoholic options, which the bar offers. I appreciate that. She also reminded everyone about consent-specifically about taking picture and video, which was sadly ignored by some patrons. But overall, I felt like it was a safe space. Bartenders were friendly and attentive, as were all the staff that we interacted with. My one complaint was the condition of the bathroom. Look, I don't care what your biological gender or gender identify are, but please don't pee on the toilet seat. Both the stall that I used as well as the one my wife used were covered in urine. That's just gross-no matter who you are.

Super friendly staff. Clean, with a good vibe. Love that they have different events on different…read morenights. We went during September (Boise Pride month). Would've liked the karaoke rotation to work differently, though: I put my name in and then the people ahead of me sang twice before it was my turn. Space could use a little more atmosphere on slower nights.

I love Terry's! The staff has taken great care of me every time I've come in, which always makes…read morethe experience even better. The karaoke is such a fun highlight, and the sound system actually sounds really good when you're up there singing--which isn't always the case at bars. The drinks are super affordable, and there's plenty to do between pool and darts, so it's easy to hang out for a while without getting bored. I've also tried the pizza, and honestly, it was surprisingly good for bar food. The bathrooms can be a little sketch at times, but that kind of comes with the dive bar territory. Overall, it's a fun, laid-back spot that I keep coming back to.

I went here for several months, got 86'd because I "never really bought anything" despite buying a…read moredrink every time i was there for months until this decision. I also got 86'd because of something my friends did that I had nothing to do with and "hustling drinks from other people" (which makes zero sense, people are allowed to buy eachother drinks). The crowd is also absolutely awful. I got threatened by someone and one of the male bartenders passed it off as a joke. Wouldn't even come back if I wasn't 86'd anymore. It's that bad.

I've been here twice now, both times I got great service. I will continue coming here, the…read moreatmosphere is perfect. The people are friendly and sociable. I haven't been to the live music to rate it.

Good atmosphere, great people, full bar!!! Daily/Nightly specials beyond happy hour. :)read more

When I first started coming to this bar it was a nice place to relax and sing karaoke. Yet now…read moreeverything has changed. The karaoke jockey (KJ) Chance has quit leaving the bar almost empty every night. The day time bartender (Star) is always finding an area that is not seen on camera and getting high from her THC vape and not being respectful to the customers. She has openly disrespected the other bartenders around the patrons and openly harassed patrons she doesn't personally like. Night bartender (Malinda) spends more time with personal friends than she does behind the bar. When she is behind the bar she has a curt attitude towards the customers thinking she's being funny, but instead is being rude and disrespectful. There are 2 new bartenders that do a pretty good job but they don't get the chance to shine because they are put on the back burner. After going to this bar for quite a while I feel that the atmosphere here has changed erratically in the negative direction. The patrons are great but it's the two aforementioned bartenders that have drug the bar into disarray.

I visited Vern's on a busy Friday and Saturday night. Both nights, the service was friendly and…read moreattentive. I ordered a few drinks, and each one came as fast as the last! There is also a pool and Karaoke. The DJ was on top of it and made sure everyone was included. There is smoking inside, which could be a turn-off for some people. The fun, dive bar atmosphere, good/quick drinks, good music, and amazing service is what makes this place one of my favorites!

Just keeps impressing me. Pretty rocking space to see some stellar bands. Sounds is sometimes hard…read moreto hear lyrically but I am sure that is intentional to get you up out of your seats to boogie! Annnnd since I know most lyrics of the bands I see, it is karaoke for me which is okie dokie. Getting there early-ish and finding a seat really helps. Having a home base to put your things, sit when you want and to set your water... I mean beer down is key. You can boogie harder.

We purchased tickets to see So Down, the DJ, through the artist's page. There was nothing that…read moremade us think we were buying tickets for a completely different act. We drove 45 minutes to Boise, booked a hotel room, and planned our weekend around this show. One person in our group even used the rest of their vacation hours specifically so they could attend this concert. Because those were their remaining vacation hours, we chose this show over another concert the following week, assuming we'd at least get to see the artist we had planned for. When we arrived, we were completely confused. Instead of the electronic DJ So Down, there was band called So Down Boise playing. We actually stayed for a while because we thought maybe the DJ was still going to perform later. Eventually it became clear that the artist we had paid to see wasn't there at all. I understand that mistakes happen. But when a venue advertises or sells tickets for the wrong artist, the right thing to do is make it right. We didn't stay for the show because it wasn't the event we purchased tickets for, yet we were told we couldn't even get a refund. At that point, it wasn't about the $14 ticket. It was about the gas, the hotel, the time, and the vacation hours that were used for a concert that never happened. We put our home renovation projects on hold to make the trip. It doesn't sound like much but we literally had photos scheduled the following day for the sale of our home. Had we known the advertised artist wasn't actually performing, we would have skipped this event and gone to the show the following week instead. Instead, we ended up missing both. A simple apology and a refund would have gone a long way. Instead, we were left feeling like no one cared that we had spent our time and money on an event that wasn't what was advertised. That's incredibly disappointing and not how customers should be treated.