What you would expect of a "dive bar". It is not large, so it might be tough if you have a large group. They had a very nice selection of beers on tap, including my personal favorite (Guinness). There are a number of tv screens that were showing the NHL finals. I tried the nachos and they were good. The order size is plenty for two people. I will definitely try the burgers the next time. read more

Bartender: 10/10. We absolutely love our girl Bailey--she takes excellent care of us every single time. Never misses on a cocktail! They've got a TouchTunes jukebox, so you can play your favorites, and while this place gets BUSY for a dive bar, that's part of the charm. We especially love playing pool here when it's popping. And let's clear something up real quick: YES, they serve food. YES, it's the best dive-bar drunk food you'll find in Anchorage. The burgers, fried mozzarella sticks, wings, and jalapeño poppers all come out fresh AF and HOT. Like... dangerously hot. Careful though- I've absolutely burned my tongue more than once because I couldn't wait. Zero regrets. If you know, you know. LB forever read more

Normally I love this place, great place to get a burger after 10pm, which is the only reason I'm giving this review 2 stars. Tonight I went for my birthday and was never even approached for 45+ minutes once it turned midnight, we essentially had to beg for our check... very odd experience. Didn't even get to cheers for my birthday because my group and I were over being there after being ignored for so long. Not sure what's going on, but tonight wasn't it. read more

Best dive bar with food. Good service, good drinks, good food. Consistent. No windows and is dark, but is the epitome of a dive bar so go with that expectation. read more

It's a bit disappointing when you pay for songs and one of the bartenders decides they don't like the song(s) so they change the song. Pretty petty read more

Burger was huge. One complaint is the bread almost crumbling while eating. Good though. And the fries tasted great, but upwards of half were only an inch long. Very few 2" or greater. Maybe I just got the last of the bucket. But they were good too. Still give it five stars though. No dessert today. Obviously don't sell enough of them to justify making them I'd guess. Beer was only $5 so that's great. I'll be back. read more

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I do enjoy the food BUT I cannot stand the how shitty the service is there. I have been treated like trash on three separate occasions now. I think that they mean well but McKinley Jones is very rude and I don't appreciate being treated like I'm less than anyone else who comes in. I have been nothing but nice. I don't hit on the ladies there I do not raise my voice and have given no reason to be treated like trash. My clients and my self with continue to support long Branch Salon AFTER she finds a new home at different establishments. I do want to note that this review has nothing to do with anything else other than the utter disrespect I have received from the two entitled brunettes there read more

People had told me about this bar and how good the burgers were. I had to check it out myself. The burger was excellent, likely the best Ive had in anchorage. read more

The bartenders refused to accept my 24 y/o friend saying she had a fake ID and then they kicked us out. Pretty ridiculous we're all clearly of age. We tried to be polite but bartender and manager were very rude and wouldn't accept her other IDs. read more

Service was friendly and helpful. Felt at ease at once. Everyone was laughing and having a general good time. Swiss mushroom burger and salad were exactly what I had hoped for. This place makes my short list of I will return! read more

Long Branch Saloon - Mushroom Swiss burger with side salad and White Russian. - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Super good food, it's kind of took a long time but the star was super nice. My partner wanted some random drink and they actually had it.

This place is great. The staff is friendly and engaging, the atmosphere is epic. They do breakfast too. Will have to come back and try that. Way better than any chain restaurant hands down. We will be back. read more

I ordered for pick up the 10 piece wings. The were and are the best in Anchorage we got 30 of them and they were phenomenal. I've tried every other place here in Anchorage and these are the best and great prices $45 for 30 wings. Perfect perfect perfect. read more

Long Branch Saloon - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Who doesn't love a good dive bar! Second time here and always an awesome experience. The beer selection is on point and there is a large selection of liquor as well. The food was tasty, we had the jalapeño poppers with the spicy chipotle sauce (recommendation of the bartender). A great addition to my Kassiks Whaler's Wheat. Kim, who was behind the bar, was awesome and made my boyfriend and I feel right at home the minute we walked in the door. Can't wait to come back! read more

Long Branch Saloon - Beer Selection - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great burger and home made fries! Hadn't been there in twenty years and it did not disappoint!

Cold beer Cold French fries....lol...whatever Cold Philly..... ICK.....dog food Make sure you're up on your vaccinations before you go to this place read more

For 0ver 40 years this was always the go joint for a cold beer and the best burger and fries in Anchorage. Until it wasn't.... Ordered my regular burger and what I got was a horrible letdown of what a burger should never achieve to be. Server said owner was keeping prices down by using a new product in their burgers... I will be sharing with all my friends of what used to be the best burger in town is now another piece of Anchorage history gone!!! read more

if there was a sundown town type place in alaska this is it. black folks are not welcome here . I ordered lb of fries and a burger n fries . waited ten minutes nobody said anything to me. I waited at the bar by the food and the waitress never made eye contact just grabbed orders and left , no can I help you nothing , I was the only black guy there. definitely wont ever go back read more

If I made a list of the "must visit" and "Alaska style dives" this place would be on the list with Darwin's and Cabin Tavern. There is a terrific draft selection and all the burgers are very tasty. Additionally, prices are really great for Alaska. (But they'll still feel a little high for all you visitors) The service is always fast and friendly. The ranch is tasty and the burgers come out fast. Can't go wrong with their fries either. My wife was pleasantly surprised to see that they have a veggie burger. And a tasty one at that. It's not a huge place so if there's a crowd it fills up and get pretty loud, pretty quick. I know they're open pretty late. Not sure if the crowd gets more rough later in the evening. Might be worth keeping in mind though. read more

Searched for a "dive bar near me" when I first moved to Anchorage 2 years ago, and now this place has become a staple for me and my friends. Best burger in town. Also just love to grab a drink, play some pool, and sing along to the jukebox while there's some football on. It's a chill place. Definitely dark, but amazing. read more

Favorite place in all of Anchorage to get a burger. It's so good. They even have gluten free buns. The bar is usually mellow and local crowd which is quite nice. Darker interior but they often have live music. The bartenders have all been great read more

I have to admit that when I first pulled up to this place, I wasn't sure I wanted to enter. Definitely had 'Dive Bar' written all over it. I am glad I went in. I sat at the bar and the bartender immediately came over and said hello. There were over 10 beers on tap - some local, some not. There is also a drink menu with cocktails, including the infamous prickleback (shot of Jameson followed by shot of pickle juice - more tasty and smooth than it sounds.) The burgers are as advertised - excellent. I had the bacon, Swiss, avocado. You can substitute a different cheese. You can also change out the burger and choose a veggie burger, turkey burger or chicken breast instead. Several TVs, pool table and plenty of tables for mingling. All staff were friendly. Parking in front and back. Worth a visit for a truly Alaska dive bar experience! read more

As a born and raised Alaskan I'm a tad embarrassed to say this was my first time here. In my defense, I have a pinch of social anxiety, and this place is always packed. Visited midday on a snowy Wednesday. Like most places similar, this place is larger once you're inside. To my delight, this place wasn't empty but it also wasn't packed. The menus don't seem to be updated with rotating taps. My spouse had a hard time finding anything to drink. Tried the Kassik's blond and wasn't a huge fan. He settled for a Stella. Meanwhile, I had the mimosa our entire visit. They were honestly the best mimosas I've had at any establishment in some time. Was the orange juice hand squeezed? Bravo. The jalapeño and mushroom Swiss burgers were elite. Remind me to drink a glass of milk. The in-house made buns were perfect. I ate all my fries, they were hot and delicious. This place is definitely divey - so, expect that. But the employees work together flawlessly, so food and drinks come out fast. It was a perfect lowkey lunch. We ordered the blackened chicken taco salad and teriyaki burger to-go. I'll need to return to check out the patio seating during summer. read more

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It was one of the first snows in Anchorage, and one of the days my fiancé and I had several errands to take care of. I have heard many people RAVE about this place and the burgers, and we were both hungry and wanting a place to sit and hang out for a bit while enjoying our burgers. We each had a burger, and at the suggestion of our waitress, we also ordered the cheese curds. Everything was full of flavor! We are not bar people, but I have to say, a dive bar with good bar food is my kind of place. The atmosphere is the kind of place where you can go watch a game, read the new on your phone or a book, enjoy some good food, perhaps a beer if that's your thing, and some good company. A great local place that is one of Anchorage's local secrets! read more

This is why! Pattie raw, bun soggy through and through and the fries over deep fried and saturated with oil! Ugh, second time it's been this terrible, sucks they used to be good. read more

Long Branch Saloon - Cheese burger - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

4-stars?! How could I?! I've since been back to Long Branch dozens of times. It's my go-to spot after a day/weekend of hiking/climbing or for late-night food. (I've even called them up while driving in from a trailhead and had them get a burger started when I knew I'd arrive after the kitchen closed!) The fries are always piping hot and fresh, the burgers are always delicious and come out fast. (I get the jalapeno burger every time) Oh, and those buns really do make the difference. (see previous review) This is also a rare "locals-only" spot in Anchorage. You aren't going to see any tourists in here! I've had many different bartenders here, and they are all very friendly in a very genuine way. I look forward to chatting with them almost as much as the food. Anchorage is lucky to have a local watering hole like this! (OK, I *do* wish they had more IPA's on tap, and maybe a craft-brewed Pilsner, but maybe that's just me) read more

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Fast Service and great food. Had a large order and it was still hot and fresh when I got there

Burgers always good, Beer is always cold, Bartenders are always pretty, Never complained about long branch and not going to start now! read more

I've eaten here a lot and not sure why I didn't feel compelled to write a review. Honestly I go for the burgers being I'm not into the sketchy bar scene of Anchorage. I'm really not impressed. They've completely fallen off. The burger pattys are thin and cheap. The "best buns" were completely soggy and fell apart while eating the burger and they looked undercooked. They weren't even toasted. How can you expect a burger to hold up without toasting the bun first? A travesty. This place could do much better for something they're supposed to be known for. read more

Long Branch Saloon - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Yelp didn't steer us wrong! A little dark when you 1st walk in but the eyes adjust Breakfast was great! The server was so busy but she did a great job! read more

Long Branch Saloon - Bloody Mary! Great way to start the day. - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Love love love the food! This is the hidden dive bar gem! The black and blue burger is where it's at!

I've heard many rave reviews regarding the Long Branch; today was the first & last time I'll order from them. We ordered 2 mushroom burgers with fries, onion rings & deep fried mushrooms. The meat was over cooked dry & tasteless, the lettuce was shriveled & the mushrooms were scant in the burger. The fries were very dark, greasy & inedible. The deep fried mushrooms were tasteless. The onion rings were marginal. I would normally just let it go, however it cost me $68. I didn't think to take a pic until we'd already fed it to our dogs. There are a few fries remaining fries (because we won't feed our dogs that much grease). read more

Long Branch Saloon - Soggy over cooked fries - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I visited this place when I first moved to Anchorage back in 2019. I was told they have the best burgers in town. And they do! Their fries are particularly amazing. They remind me of ones I used to eat at a place in Idaho.The bun is soft, which if you like burgers, buns can make or break a burger. My only complaint is that the hamburger patty was smaller than the bun. It's not enjoyable to take a bite of burger and get just bun. The place is like I remember, a dark dive bar with great food. Definitely a good spot to hit if you are a burger lover. Staff is okay, nothing over the top. But it's a dive bar so your expectations should not be too high. read more

Long Branch Saloon - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great halibut fish and chips available late into the night. Good drinks. Good beer taps. Friendly service.

Good service and friendly atmosphere around the bar. Drink prices are reasonable compared to the area. The pool tables and juke box make it a place you can hang out at for a little while. read more

We were charged extra when we were given a choice, coz the menu was not clear on the price upgrades that were on a different, but the waitress shouhave informed us, otherwise do not offer more added choices, making us think it's for the same price!!! And we didn't get our receipt to make sure we don't notice the more expensive charges by the waitress!!! I enjoyed the tater tots though. read more

Arguably the best teriyaki (turkey) burger I have ever had. The homemade bun, sweet teriyaki sauce on top of a juicy patty, all the fixings and a basket full of fries could not have satisfied me more. My boyfriend and his friend enjoyed their burgers just as much. We devoured every last bite! Service is friendly. It is in a dive bar so you've gotta be 21+ or with your guardian if you want to indulge. read more

What to order: burger and onion rings Was happily surprised by this dive spot. It felt really dark and divey, but I quickly got used to the atmosphere. We ordered burgers, fries and onion rings - all of which were delicious and fairly priced. If you're looking for a good, greasy burger and fast service, I'd highly recommend! read more

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I came in for the first time in several years this past Sunday to catch a football game. Long Branch Saloon is one of the most popular places to catch a burger while watching a game on TV, but like some other places, they always happen to be in a location that is hardly visible from the road and I end up always driving by the place. (Dimond turning into Abbott on the main road is no exception especially since this is one of the most congested areas of town during rush hour being next to the Seward Highway). Long Branch Saloon is located a little off to the side where the road changes at the turn close to the Holiday Gas Station and Q-doba Restaurant on the opposite end. The parking lot is a decent size although it can be challenging to find a spot for a later football game on Sunday. The bar and seating area has an old-school country, rustic look to it with TV screens spread out all around. The bartenders and servers are very friendly here and quick to take your order. The one thing that sets this apart from other sports bars I've been to is that I like the regulars here who are friendly to everyone who comes in and are happy to strike up a conversation with you if you're seated at the counter. This only makes the overall experience better especially if you're rooting for the same team. Since I came in around 12:30PM for the game, I was ravenously hungry and I was eager to try their burgers which they are so well known for. I decided to order the Guacamole Swiss Bacon Burger with a substitute side of Onion Rings rather than Fries. The burger only took several minutes to arrive at my table in spite of the large number of customers ordering food and drinks. The burger was delicious cooked at a perfect medium on a lightly toasted bun which they make home-made. The bacon was thick and perfectly crisp punctuated with a generous layer of melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, pickles and lots of guacamole. The onion rings were also good with a decent amount added to the side. All of the food items on the menu are worth trying out in future visits if I happen to be in the area. Some of the other selections to take note of are the Beer Battered Fish and Chips, the Monster Chili Cheeseburger, Blackened Halibut Caesar Salad, and the Classic Patty Melt. I tried asking my server on lunch or drink specials, but she said the menu is currently being revised right now and to look for new changes on daily specials in the near future. A great place to meet up with friends and to catch your game. I only wish I didn't have the habit of constantly driving by this place every time I approach that curve on the main road. read more

I have been a fan of Long Branch for many years because of their reputation for good burgers . It's been quite a while since I've been here and I'm happy to say it's only gotten a little better . I was impressed that they had live music on Thursday night , a large crowd and excellent service . I was part of a large group , fellow yelpers , and the server handled our table expertly . I had the veggie burger , which was served on a yummy house made bun . They even had my beer of choice on draft . read more