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Capitol Bar

3.9 (49 reviews)
ModerateCocktail Bars
Open • 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Classy
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Ophelia M.

Capitol Bar is rapidly becoming one of my favorite spots. What I love: Capitol Bar mixes some of the best classic cocktails in town. Their Old Fashioned is spot on perfect. They also have roughly a dozen beers on tap. Some local, some not--nearly all craft. Queso. Cuz I say so. (meaning--order it! So yum!) They've done special events (fundraisers) with Boise Bully Breed Dog Rescue. Love a business that takes the time to promote and support local nonprofits. Their patio is dog friendly! Dog lovers unite! An entire section of the menu is dedicated to mac 'n cheese. (FTW!) And, if all that didn't sound fabulous enough--for New Year's Eve, they did a special dinner menu with wine pairings. Chef Ryan put together a menu of Malbec poached pear salad, Pickled shrimp cocktail, Pepper-crusted Filet Mignon with rice mushroom pilaf and creamed spinach, and a grand finale of cranberry mousse (which sounds so simple and was...simply delicious!). It was all scrumptious. What a way to ring in the New Year! Good food, good wine, and live music! Get to it!

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Lacey U.

This is my favorite local neighborhood bar. They are always happy to see you and let you relax and unwind. They have Happy Hour Specials, as well as daily all-day-long specials to entice you throughout the week. Their clientele is very diverse and always welcoming. I'm so happy they were able to make it through Covid and have come back with a limited menu. (Be patient, y'all, they took a hit) I asked Bartender Andrew about the BBQ Pork Sandwich and his face lit up. "Oh its so good!" He didn't lie! It's huge (like, how many meals is this??) and totally hits the spot. The food is actually better than regular "bar food". They are focusing on house-made good grub, not just bar food. Also, im not.gonna lie, I'll glare at you if you scored to coveted spot by the fireplace that I call "my spot".

Greg D.

Reviewer no. 24 My 355th review. CHECK IN ON YELP FOR A $5 COCKTAIL! $3.50 in savings. Thanks, YELP! I had heard the name several times (always good things) and always semi looked for it when I was downtown (thinking that this would have been downtown for some reason), but never "stumbled" upon it. I was invited to an after-work happy hour on a Friday night and low and behold at Captial Bar... on State St near Glenwood! Invitation accepted! This pace is small, but not too small. They do have a kitchen that is open minimal hours, and really basic foods, which is perfect for a bar. The food is, to me, a little more classy than traditional bar food. Please look at my photo of the menu. I ordered my $5 cocktail, the Manhattan. Once that was gone, I quickly ordered a Cosmopolitan $8.50, followed by a Scofflaw $8.50 (Rittenhouse Rye with sweet and sour). I chose these three because I like to "try" everything on a menu and always something new. Is your favorite food your true favorite food? What if something AMAZING is out there that you haven't experienced yet? Try new things!! :)~ Photos uploaded! Oh... Food... YES! I chose the hummus plate, which came with a well-balanced favorable pita chip and a delicious hummus dip, $7. (see pics) They have a good happy hour on beer, $1.50/pint, and televisions to catch the BIG game! Your bill comes in a book titled, "Mr. Boston Delux Official Bartenders Guide", which was something that I haden't seen before and was unique to Capital Bar.

Best Old fashion ever!
Rosalyn L.

This is a must in Boise. I recently moved here and wanted to find a cocktail lounge. They went above and beyond my expectations in cocktail quality, atmosphere, and service. I can't wait to come back!

Alright Cap - let's see what you got...
Gerald S.

Been here a couple times now, and they've gone from good to great for sure. Wasn't bad prior, but they've made some smart choices with the food and drink menu that elevated their game. They focus on small plates - both lighter and fried things (I didn't try them) - to go along with very reasonably priced craft cocktails. $5 Manhattan with small batch bourbon at happy hour ($6.75 otherwise) is a great deal. And the bartender was top shelf as well. Paid attention to my wife's too polite smile when she said her drink was fine (translation - it's okay, but not exactly how she wanted it) and gave her a hard time until she admitted she wanted it a bit sweeter. He re-made it so it was perfect, everyone won. I like that level of attention in a bar tender. The only possible negative, which isn't a negative to me but you never know what people will jive with - it's in a former drive through restaurant or something? So the decor and setup isn't as "Downtown Boise" as it might be. On the other hand, the prices aren't "Downtown" even though the quality and service are. If you're in the State and Collister area, you've got to check these guys out. When I head back and try the food, if it's as good as the cocktails I'll update the review to 5 starts and put some hearts and flowers on this review somewhere.

Best freakin cheeseburger in Boise hands down!!!
Thomas O.

In town for a few days for the Bronco football home opener. Had a blast tailgating and subsequent game (we won) and had a hankering for a cheeseburger. Looked at yelp and was about to pull the trigger on some Downtown joint when I saw a review for a local bar called the Capitol that said they made the best cheeseburger in Boise hands down. Googled it and found it was only 1/2 mile from where I was staying so...Best Damn Cheeseburger I've had in recent memory. I recommend it highly!

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Great atmosphere, great appetizers, cute patio, comfortable and intimate inside, delicious cocktails. This is a hidden gem!

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