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    Ernie's Old Time Saloon

    4.4 (37 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ERNIE'S OLD TIME SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Jesse C.

    We came here during one of our excursions on our Alaskan cruise and it was a pretty cool bar. Our tour guide took us here and explained it was one of the oldest bars here. He told us stories on how he would come here when he was younger and when he was old enough to drink this was the first place he came. The bartenders were all super nice and during this tour we all got to try the famous Duck Fart shots. This was my first time having one but it sure wasn't my last. We got to spend some more time here so I ordered another recommended drink that had Pop Rocks. It was so good just make sure to mix it good so you get a little pop rock with each sip. After our tour we ended up coming back here to get more drinks. Since we weren't with the tour we were interested to see if the bartenders were still just as nice and happily to say that they were. The drinks were reasonably priced too. Of all the bars that we went to in this small town this was our favorite. The vibe and the atmosphere were fantastic. They really made you feel like this was your local bar. Come down and visit this bar if you are in town.

    Amiee B.

    Walk into town needed a good ole drink. Great location and such a great bar look too. Service was humbling and awesome! Thanks for the good drink!

    Kristen B.

    We had so much fun here the bartenders were incredible and you have to try the duck fart shot ! Cash only great ambience so fun !

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    Andrew H.

    NOTE: CASH ONLY Y'ALL My notes for here read: "Pete is the best" And that's true. Pete is the bartender that seems to work up until about 10pm, and he is the type of classic bartender you almost never see anymore: one that is an excellent conversationalist and your temporary best friend. The type of stuff you see in "Cheers" but that you don't think exists in the real world. We talked about growing up in Florida, and about hiking. We talked about this youtuber that makes amazing hiking videos in Sitka: Starling Birch (and, because Sitka is magic, I would meet this dude the very next day on a hiking trail!) And in-between it all, he poured me some beers. The taps weren't great, but they were mostly from the state of Alaska. I just wish there were fewer from Alaskan Brewing which is one of the more mediocre breweries in Alaska. I would LOVE to see some beers on tap from the local Sitka Brewery, they are amazing! This is the type of dive bar that is nearly extinct in America, definitely stop by if you're in Sitka!

    A state record sabertoothed black tail salmon.
    Troy T.

    If your looking for dark, lively, and loud this is your spot. They have a large bar area, DJ booth with a Saturday night DJ. It is a full bar, Rainer, mixed drinks, and bud light. Lots of folks dance here. The wall displays are cool and odd, take your time looking at them all. There is a nice pool table and dart area in the back to be enjoyed. The service is quick when you get their attention. I'm partial to the other place in town but this place let's loose.

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    Eileen K.

    This is the OG bar in Sitka! Open daily from 8am-2am 365 days a year! This place gives that Cheers feel where "everybody knows your name" mixed with your dads man cave in the basement from 1986. Great drinks, fun times!!!

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    Alex R.

    Good environment to come hang with family and friends. I ordered 3 Long Island Iced Teas and was pretty weak. Different bar tenders

    Ernie's Pool Tables

    Ernie 's is your classic, old time, bar/saloon. Just think 50's, 60s and 70s. So while it might not be classy enough for many people, those who love the old days of dive bars and hangouts will probably enjoy it. They don't measure "the pours" that you now get just about everywhere ! Traditional place with Sitkans who "own" (but share) a permanent seat at the bar, then those looking for a vinyl booth and dart board or a game of pool. Young and very old - all hang out there. It's where people go after the restaurant or an event is done for the night. Some food and snacks available! P.S. It does still smell a little bit like the cigarette days. But that's part of the whole atmosphere. Stop in for a quick one or try all 19 beers on tap. Sitkans Do !! It's either that or P Bar. Enjoy the good ole days ....

    Bloody Mary- medium spice :)
    Shea V.

    Great ambiance, wonderful stop for a beer! The Bloody Mary was one of the best I've had. Be sure to stop in if in Sitka

    Great local dive park in Sitka!

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    4 years ago

    Good place to catch a drink. Cute dog too. Friendly staff. Quick service. And they had local alcohol. Good stuff.

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    Nice bartender and decent atmosphere. Not too loud for us boomers. Local brews. What more do you want?

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    4 years ago

    Great dive bar! Will be back next time in Sitka! Great draft beer selections! Bartenders are awesome!

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    5 years ago

    Pete was the bartender. Was awesome. Friendly bar with alot of locals. Bar has pool tables darts restrooms and cold refrshments

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    7 years ago

    Great place, the service was outstanding and let's not forget the awesome Alaskan beer. And say hi to Peet for us, great guy

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    9 years ago

    Pete is an amazing bartender and great advice to find what we need. Can't wait to visit Sitka again and stop in here.

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    13 years ago

    Excellent local pub. Excellent Tender and extremely friendly people. I can't wait to get back there!

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    Is the owner of Ernie’s still Stan?

    yes. as far as i know, Stan is still the owner of the bar.

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    Pete, the daytime Bartender was so friendly and nice as we asked him about the history of Ernie's Old Time Saloon.

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