First National Bar

Highly recommend the two town cider, bar tenders are cool if you're cool. Decor is high quality and…read moreout of this world. Also the food for some reason is not to be doubted for a second, didn't know a sandwich could taste so good.

Shots are less than American standard. Interesting decor but CHEAP vibes. Barely qualified for the…read morecollege set.

Cans of Pabst on the wall

This place is awesome!!! You must have a drink here!

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Whispers Lounge

5.0(2 reviews)

2.7 mi

They have changed their menu....for the better. Food is traditional pub food. Friendly staff and…read morereasonably priced.

Whispers Lounge, Located inside the Clarion Inn was a great experience. We really enjoyed Breann…read morewas a delight behind the bar. Food was great with a wide selection from typical bar food to steaks and such. We will definitely go back again.

Jim Dandy Brewing

4.8(39 reviews)

0.3 mi

Grabbed a beer and dinner here and it was great! The vibes were awesome and service so friendly. I…read moreliked the food I ended up going to Palate's standalone restaurant!

Great beer and great service! Food truck out back is useful if you get the munchies. We will be…read moreback!

Drinks

Bar and current beer list.

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Togo Oktoberfest

Rumors Pub

5.0(2 reviews)

1.5 mi

A no frills experience chock full of your classic dive bar activities: darts, TVs, pool tables…read more Plus, the night I was there they did Music Bingo. There is a dance floor and stage for parties or events. Bartender was attentive and friendly. A small menu of food is available along with bags of chips and other small items.

Good music. And a good place to kick back. There's also a subway right next to it. Loads of…read morecharity work to help the community. The owner is always nice. Smoker friendly. But there is an outside area if you need fresh air

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Horshoe pit

Bourbon Barrel Bar

4.0(7 reviews)

0.1 mi

Smoky bar. Ya gotta know that going in…read more People here are super chill!! The bartender is very nice, attentive & Pours a good drink! Thanks Kristy!

Amazing service & great atmosphere, smoking bar so if you don't like that I suggest you find…read moreanother bar. But awesome place to visit , pool table , karaoke Good vibes.

Nice priced pool games

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Club Charley's

3.2(18 reviews)

0.3 mi

What a fun place! The queen's rocked all of their performances and this place has a great…read moreatmosphere. I can't wait to come back for future shows. Everyone seems very accepting of one another no matter what. You don't have to be gay to go to a gay bar and have a good time!

We had a horrible experience at Charley's. If you don't purchase a table, you can't see the drag…read moreshow. They actually use a black curtain to separate the stage and bar. No one explained this to us, but they gladly took $10 to enter the club. Staff is very unfriendly and rude. Plus, there 5 gay guys in attendance--it looks like a lesbian bar. We will never be back again.

Divertida

Sexy

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Sandbaggers Bar & Grill

3.9(29 reviews)

1.2 mi

Had wings plus a huge burger ! Was very tasty and place was packed food came out fast …read more Very surprised great prices as well The server was excellent.

My family and friends frequent this place because of the atmosphere and the fact that it is truly a…read more"hometown" bar and grill. Last night, we were there with a couple of friends and we watched the owner treat one of her employees OPENLY and LOUDLY like absolute garbage! It was disgusting andEveryone noticed. We couldn't believe that the girl didn't walk out in the middle of the shift. It now makes sense why they are always looking for help. We usually go there several times a month with a large group. However, after watching that, we will take our "friend nights" somewhere else. No one really wants to spend money watching a boss bully and abuse an employee.

Sitting down

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Buffalo fries

Pub New Harmony

4.6(8 reviews)

1.1 mi

So happy the Pub is open again under new management! Soon to be renamed Misty's Pub. Great…read morehole-in-the-wall atmosphere.

This small neighborhood bar is a hidden gem. It has the best karaoke in Pocatello. We were part of…read morea group. The place was suggested to us by our Uber driver. The drinks were fairly priced. The ace was clean. It was a great experience for all involved. The bartender was prompt. The locals were welcoming too.

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Outdoor patio

Press Box Sports Bar

2.9(39 reviews)

2.5 mi

I have been a regular customer for many years. Once it changed ownership it has steadily gone…read moredownhill. My most recent visit was especially poor. The service was bad and my burger was overcooked and dry. you get a side but charging an additional $2 for onion rings is annoying. There were only 3 of us but they tacked on a mandatory 18 percent gratuity because our bill was over $100. I normally tip 20 percent, but as I said the service was poor and I wouldn't have tipped that much considering the place only had people at 7 tables! The Press box will no longer be my go to place.

Great service, people are good people, the food wasn't what it should have been. My steak was…read moreovercooked.

Inside seating

Gyro platter

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Bumbu rum

Barricade

5.0(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

Lots of great pinball machines and vintage arcade cabinets! Fun ambiance and very nice staff…read more Definite place you should stop if you're into vintage arcades!

Wow, what a trip! This is a must see establishment. Extremely unique games that are rotated out w/…read moreother games to keep it fresh. Beer & wine are sold at a vintage soda shop counter. Place is immaculately clean & service was incredibly fast & friendly. Truly impressive!!

DJ Trivia

Hal Waldram

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Wine Tasting

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Avre S.

3 months ago

Haven To Underage Drinkers Or Modern Day BrotheL...I Argue Both... And Why The DownfaLL Of This Bar Is A Great Benefit To PocateLLo...Supporting Statements FoLLow. First NationaL Bar Hosts An Extremely High EmpLoyee Turn Over, And Heavy Drinking Among Certain Staff...Haven To Minors As MuLtipLe Fines Have RecentLy Been Imposed For Serving Them Here. First NationaL Bar Has Long Been Rumored To Be Hot Spot For Drugged Beverages (If This Has ALso Happened To You, It Is Time To Report It To Appropriate Authorities Ladies) And First NationaL Bar Is Synonymous With Drug Use & Trafficking. On The Night Of My ALtercation At First NationaL Bar With ..Love Bird (Code Name ..See Screen Shot Photos..) A Drunk Sam Was Serving & Overcharging As She Does...ApparentLy, When Love Bird Is Buying Your Shots As He Was/Does Hers During Shifts, I Guess You CaLL Them In His Favor...*This MaLe Was Not OnLy ALLowed To Stay Inside The Bar WhiLe I Sat Outside BLeeding Waiting For Officers To Arrive But Was Invited To Stay And Continue Drinking With Thirsty/Overcharging Sam After Officers Left. Yet Another ExampLe Of Gender Biased Taking PLace At The First NationaL Bar...ALong With Perpetrator Favoritism...They Do Not Care About Their CLients, OnLy Their PersonaL Gain. *Occasional EmpLoyee Ignacio's (Nacho) UnLocked And WaLked Into The Bathroom WhiLe I Was Using It...When I ToLd Bartender Raven She ToLd Me She Didn't Think Ross WouLd Do Anything About It. *Women At First NationaL Bar Have No Marked Bathroom Stating It BeLongs To The Women. Sam- Voice:Big Bird... Disposition:Oscar The Grouch... Body Type: Humpty Dumpty...Abrasive Attitude Fosters A HostiLe Environment...Nobody Wants Her Behind The Bar..Have Your Face YeLLed At By Drunk, Rude Bartender...Avoid PLease! Becca-HeLpfuL, Kind, Fair Service With SmiLes. CaLm Demeanor FaciLitates A ComfortabLe Safe Environment Raven-DisgruntLed Service Provider, Taking Shots Behind The Bar & Ross' Back. Evan-Does This Guy Get Paid To Sit Here WhiLe Everyone Serves Minors & Drugged Drinks? Kj Annie-Share The Mic With Someone Other Than Your Fiancé Maybe..? & Learn To Use A Soundboard For Something Other Than VoLume Loud AF.. Kj Jamie-PersonabLe, Great With A Crowd & Extensive KnowLedge Of Sound Equipment Jeracho-Mean Spirited & Vindictive ...Another Life Sob Story From This Barback, No Thanks.. MicheLLe-Best Food From This Kitchen Comes From This IndividuaL.. Owner Ross-More Coward Than CLout...Just Ask *Pat (Owner,Wife?)- Who Due To Sympathies Based On Gender & Ethnic Background CarefuLLy Curated Video Footage To Give Officers, Despite The Woman Spending Time In A MentaL HospitaL FoLLowing The Incident Of What I BeLieve Was A Rape Accusation. This Was Confided To Me By Pat HerseLf. Pat's JeaLous Nature Is Toxic To ALL Women UnLess She Can FinanciaLLy Benefit From Using Them...Pat Refused Officers, CorporaL Summers & Officer Eichner Video Footage On The Night Of My Issues With Love Bird...And Pat ReaLLy EagLe Eye's The Camera To Protect Her Interests In The Bar...Just Ask Ross (Naughty, Naughty)... Love Bird Who's Lying Disingenuous Mouth Is A Trademark Of ALL His Interactions Needs HeLp TeLLing The Truth...SiLLy Love Bird...DeLeting Your Own Responses Doesn't Mean They Never Happened...Referencing Defamatory Statements Love Bird Continues To Perpetuate Concerning Me. To Read My Review On The Business Operated By Love Bird This Is The Link https://maps.app.goo.gl/KCKnqob33FH8iGLZ6?g_st=ic I Openly Admit Less Than SteLLar Behavior On My Part, I ALso Embrace My Opportunity To Be Heard About These Matters & For Others To Protect ThemseLves. I Have An ObLigation To MyseLf To Step Outside And Away From Certain Locations, Situations & PeopLe. *Incidents That Support Existence Of Gender Bias & Perpetrator Favoritism In First NationaL Bar... read more

Natasha P.

8 years ago

Staff is rude, good ole club, hope you fit in. Owner aloof and negligent to providing police with proof of violent attacks that happen unwarranted in the bar, including staff's ignorant dismissal of a woman being attacked multiple times in front of them. Police report filed. Staff and bar hide evidence. This is definitely the definition of 1st Trash. read more

Jim S.

297

4 years ago

The bartenders here are 1) racist AF and 2) massively awful outside of their various outward racism. This place is awful

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