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Absolutely love Doc Harper's!! The drinks are 10/10 every time! Samuel was our sever and went above & behind tonight. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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Just wanting to inform the people going or people working that Montana has new drivers license. Last night we were denied service because my friend's ID was "fake", I tired to explain that our state updated our drivers licenses but the condescending response and attitude towards us was unnecessary. The staff was unwilling to listen for even a minute and so we left. Very disappointed especially since my friend had been served before with no issue literally a week before. read more

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A cool Martini Bar with the nicest owner. Drinks came out promptly and were delicious. Had the Moonshine Fizz and the Winter's Night martini. Both are excellent. We also got one of the last loaves of Italian Bread and Vinaigrette, which was also delicious. But arriving 45 mins before closing, and seeking to order some food 30 mins before closing, we were informed that the kitchen was closed. Might be better to remove the food menus from the tables once the kitchen is closed, or at least let us know before we order drinks. Look forward to adding a review of the small plates this Fall when we return to Billings. read more

So it was my first time here and I got Jake at bar - most unfriendly person like he didn't want to serve me tried to ask him for suggestion but gave up pretty quick Drink was good hummus was mediocre Just wanted to finish my drink and get out of there read more

I'm a little confused that people would be surprised at a martini bar having classic flavored martinis like cosmos and appletinis. My girlfriend and I came in to have a few drinks before a concert. The drinks were great. Their pours were on point. Yes, they're a little overshaken but they had a great selection of vodkas and Bourbon to choose from. Extra points for having Basil Hayden. The atmosphere was great. The bartenders were friendly and did their jobs well. I'd definitely recommend stopping by for a few drinks. If you're looking for dinner, you probably want to go across the street first. read more

So sad I had to give two stars because the drinks are actually awesome but not enough to outweigh rude staff. It's The best of the bars I've tried but the service is absolutely terrible. We came in on a Thursday night & 80% of the time the server was talking with her friends & on her phone. It was super busy Friday so we tried a couple times & left. Tonight Saturday we got a seat at the bar and as I walked to the bathroom a man in a button shirt said "sorry we're full" without even inquiring or knowing I already had a seat. We then ordered & the bartender said "you're just gonna stand" talking about our two extra people as I look around to other people standing near tables or by the front door. So we then ordered them to go & I'm leaving this review. We were so excited to come back even after the subpar service for this. I'm from Las Vegas & wasn't expecting anything crazy service wise but wow bummer especially when it could be a 5 star establishment if the experience was better! The guy in the button up & bow tie needs to seriously take a course in greeting customers or talking to people. Even when asking for a straw he was rude smh will never be back!! read more

Love this place, great martinis and even better ambiance. Always a great option for a night out!

We came here for drinks during our late-summer visit to Billings. The watermelon martini hit the spot on a hot afternoon. Although they were busy, our server was very attentive, as she kept checking on us frequently and gave us good recommendations. We'll be back on our next visit to Billings! read more

Great drinks. However, the food and service need some work. We got the spaghetti and meatballs dish on Friday night, and it was terrible. We tried to bring it up to the server when we said we didn't want it anymore, and it had been barely touched. The server just shrugged and took it away. read more

Excellent menu, creative drink options, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Definitely a fun outing that will be repeated.

Staff is super friendly even well making the drinks and working their biceps off. Very beautiful place to just have a great made martini and other drinks as well. Worth a stop if your from out of town or a home bread looking for something new this is worth a great date read more

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I love this place. The people are very nice and the atmosphere is cool. The dill pickle martini is yummy. I highly recommend this bar.

Every drink here is amazing. I watched 12 manly fly fishermen singing the praises of the Gummy Bear. My favorites were the Salted Carmel and the Fiesta. read more

Must go if you're a martini lover! The pickle martini is to DIE for! Cute spot but a little small, don't recommend for larger groups. They can accommodate but make sure to plan accordingly with time/day. read more

I was impressed with the quality of the drinks. Billings doesn't have anything else quite like this joint. The cocktails are not "expertly" crafted. I could tell the syrups and extras were not house-made but I'm sure most people come here for the atmosphere. We had an old fashioned and sazerac. Both were pretty standard. Their cherries are better than average. The server was very nice but touched me too many times for comfort. read more

This place is so fun! All of the drinks were great and a perfect size - We also got an appetizer that was delicious as well. I can't wait to come back to do some more martini tastings - I wish they had a flight option! read more

We tried to be seated outside on the patio as a disabled person with service dog ....animal jacket stating "service animal" on it ..the whole thing. a female manager came over as our well behaved German shorthair was being showered with affection by the table next to us and..get this; refused service and asked us to leave!!! We were very polite and the woman was very nice but obviously ignorant of how to handle the situation..they refused service to a veteran with PTSD!! This has never happened to us ever before Anywhere my wife and I have traveled.. PLEASE DONT GIVE THEM ANY OF YOUR BUSINESS AS THEY DO NOT RESPECT THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SACRIFICED SO MUCH FOR THIER COUNTRY. They are a DISGRACE to the state of MONTANA. read more

This place is so cute! Bloody Mary was soooo good. My husband got the dirty docs preferred. You have to stop in here!!!! read more

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This place rocks. Tons of martinis to choose from . You can sit in or outside. Great bartenders. I had some sort of raspberry martini. Boy was it good. They have so many vodkas. Place gets pretty busy. Lots of other alcohol to choose from. We got a charcuterie plate.. it was good and we also got some Rye and bourbon. read more

Not worth it. The drinks are overpriced and it's always crowded. There is one waitress who is phenomenal, but if you don't get her, you will have rude and poor service. Much better places to go to! read more

Place smelt like a nursing home. I would know, worked in one for years. What does a nursing home smell like? Old people's Urine. Which I imagine smells about the same as babies urine. Or even just regular aged folk urine. I guess the bigger question is, why does this place smell like anyone's urine? My wife and I had one drink and bounced immediately to the dive bar down the street that you would expect to smell like urine, but in fact, smelt like chicken wings and desperation, but that's another review for another time. In the end, the drinks tasted good. And that's why it's not 1 star. Why did it smell so bad? Did this building use to be a martini bar for the incontinent? I guess that would make sense. And I don't think they can blame that on covid either. Sorry, I hate giving bad reviews.... But I don't want my fellow yelpers to pay 12 dollars for a drink with a whif of hospice on the side read more

Wow! If you need a cocktail in Billings this is the place to go. Their staff is super friendly and offered great suggestions. They offer an array of specialty martinis that are vivid in colors and amazing in flavor. In the photo left to right: Rob Roy martini - this is like your classic Manhattan but with scotch. It surprisingly doesn't hit you in the face like most scotches and is nicely balanced by the vermouth. The Aviation martini - this is an off-menu item but was my favorite all night. It's hints of lavender really crest a floral flavor but didn't over power it to taste like soap. So delicious, definitely recommend! The Bees Knees martini - the name says it all. Extremely drinkable, very dangerous. Our server was right, you could drink this in no time and be ready for more. Delicious honey flavor with sweetness that doesn't overpower. The Paradise martini - this was definitely the sweetest and someone who prefers those types of drinks would love this. Overall great service and drinks, I'll be back! read more

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An amazing cocktail bar in Billings, MT?! Yeah, it's a thing. Right here! I LOVE their cocktail list. Everything is handcrafted, unique recipes, fun and playful with serious flavor. And the best part is the price! The atmosphere is very sophisticated but not so fancy you can't wear your jeans. Love their patio area in the summer. The servers are all professionals who can make great recommendations. They also tend to have drinks that are off menu, so if you don't see something that appeals to you, give them an idea of what you want and I bet they can help you out! A couple of my favorites are the vodka-based Raspberry Beret (with fresh raspberry puree) and their whiskey-based Toasted Salted Caramel Pecan dessert cocktail. Both of those rank into my craveables list! Hubby says they make a legit Old Fashioned, ask for it on the rocks otherwise everything is served up. HUGE liquor menu if their cocktails aren't your thing. They have a small but tasty appetizer list. We like their meatballs, and it's a very generous serving. They also have fresh, hot bread that is complimentary, all you have to do is ask! Well-behaved children are ok, though I'd suggest only pre-dinner timeline as this really is a date night kind of place. This is always the first stop on a downtown date night. And sometimes the last stop too- you saw that dessert cocktail, right?! read more

Good food. Horrible music- circa 70s or 80s? "Knock Three Times on My Window" "Magnate and Steel" Macho Man"? Couldn't wait to get out of there and get back to this decade. Also, seemed as though the bartender was bothered by anything I asked for even though there were only three people in the bar. I go out to relax and between the music and the bartender I left totally stressed out as "Welcome Back Kotter" blared. read more

People who don't like this place are crabby. The drinks are yummy and the small plates are scrumptious. I have never had a bad experience here. read more

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Great outdoor patio to enjoy a great martini- We tried the Pickle & Huckleberry I loved my Hot Pickle Martini- we added Bruschetta- very tasty too! Hugh was our server & he was attentive & friendly---- Nice way to spend a beautiful evening in downtown Billing read more

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First off, some of the previous reviews here have some silly complaints. This is Billongs MT and it's a martini bar, of course there are going to be Appletinis and they wouldn't make them if people didn't order them. This is a GORGEOUS bar, beautiful and well put together. Very classy and elegant with a casual feel. Bartenders are dressed very nicely, some with tattoos and a classy edge to them. Service was fantastic and friendly. I would recommend this bar to anyone in this area. read more

Drinks are great...as always. Meat and cheese plate was awful. Not sure if they got it from Costco or Albertsons. We wanted the bruchetta, which is supposed to be available tonight, but the waiter said they didn't have the ingredients. Step it up!! read more

Moved from Washington state two months ago and have been scoping out the cocktail and restaurant scene. First thoughts upon entering are: 1: flavored vodkas, put that stuff where no one can see it. 2: you SHOOK my martini. I should have gotten up and left at that very moment. 3: rewrite your pathetic menu. A "high end" cocktail bar doesn't say things like premium and incomparable. You say fewer words, seem smarter, more competent, and leave your bartenders to say all the ignorant mumbo jumbo they want to ever more so confuse the clientele. 4: write proper ingredients on your menu. A Vesper doesn't have St. Germaine in it. Again, you say cocktail bar, I think dive. Not to continue picking this trash lord of a cocktail bar apart but please do yourself a favor and skip it. I give 2 stars for the bartender handing over the shaker tin to the server and laughing at her as she shook my FUC$@NG martini read more

Yelped looking for a different spot where the typical college and party crowd don't go...somewhere where my girlfriend and I could chill. This is the spot. Classy. Awesome staff. Good drink recommendations and the product delivers. If you're in billings and searching for a good martini...look no further. Tip the staff and remember, you're in Montana...tip your hat too. read more

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My husband and I really enjoy going to Doc Harpers for a martini, usually before or after having dinner out. My husband's favorite has always been the Spicey Pickle, until recently. They were spicey but not over spiced, and were infused with black pepper. They are now not as flavorful, and the last time he asked for extra spice, Tabasco was added that almost made it undrinkable. He won't order those again, but it won't stop us from returning there for a nice place to meet friends for a drink. read more

Drinks are not great and they take up VALUABLE downtown parking with their waste of space patio every spring/summer which makes no sense because they are open limited hours. read more

Had a fancy s'mores martini on new year's for dessert after supper. Our friend said , we need to go to doc Harper's because of your dress (green lacy cocktail dress). We all ordered unique Martinis and enjoyed the hip atmosphere...also neat reading about doc Harper...had a blast ! read more

Quick word of caution: get there well before closing time on a weekday. Not because its packed, but the week day hours are kinda unpredictable. We arrived at about 10:15, as they were announcing last call, and they actually turned folks after us away. Everything else was great. Our bartender was friendly, and social, but also let my buddy and I chat in peace. The drinks were great. I'd definitely go back. read more

Went last week and it is a neat place. What really made the evening was the professionalism and humor of our server, Alison. Would go back just because she is top of the game. Would recommend! read more

My daughter and I had a wonderful experience at this point little Martini Bar. It wasn't noisy we were waited on like we were Queens and the martinis were to die for. My Martini which was a dirty martini was so smooth I thought it was the best martini I've ever tasted. It was a clean the atmosphere was cozy I love the bench seats the high tables and the way it's lit. The atmosphere with happy the noise level was perfect so you could talk and I just felt engaged. Thank you for such a lovely evening. The last great thing I have to say is it is so complemented by the area downtown because it's close to everything. read more

Great service the owners are great friendly helpful people. The drink are amazing love the spicy pickle martini.

I went here last night and was thoroughly disappointed. My friend and I sat at the bar and were ignored for a large span of time. The menu made me feel like I was in an episode of Sex and the City. Cosmos, espresso and appletinis. Do people honestly still drink those? When we were finally helped I ordered a rye old fashioned, and my friend said she was still deciding. The drink had absolutely no flavor and was 80% soda water. I don't like an old fashioned with water, but when I've had them it's usually a squirt, not an entire glass. They never came back to help my friend, and we left after my one drink. My horrible drink was $10.50! Go to Walkers where you can get a crafted cocktail, over large ice cubes, created by bartenders that actually acknowledge you, for a few bucks less. read more

This place is AMAZING!! The ambiance, the cocktails, to the service!! it's got a classy upscale feeling but no need to be too dressed up. The food was delicious with nice presentation. Priced accordingly and very unique drinks. Music could use a bit of a change but that's just me. I'm from NJ and it gives me a bit of a Manhattan feeling. Highly recommended and have nothing bad to say about it. read more

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