A very good place and great beer and food! The burnt ends and wings are absolutely awesome! Great…read morebeer selection and service is fantastic! Great atmosphere and axe throwing! Definitely one of the better places in this town!

Laughing Sun -- I guess the joke's on me…read more Went to celebrate Father's Day 2025 at Laughing Sun for some BBQ and a beer. I've been looking for good BBQ in Bismarck, and Laughing Sun has been recommended to me quite a bit. The place itself is really cool -- I love the big, open blues venue atmosphere. Axe throwing is a fun touch, and I appreciate that it's sectioned off so it doesn't distract if you're not into it. The line to order moved quickly, and ordering was smooth with friendly service. I got the 3-meat BBQ plate with brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. For sides, I chose mac and cheese, beans, and kettle chips. My wife ordered a half order of the BBQ nachos and a root beer. I had the Space Probe Blue, a sour -- which I really enjoyed. The ribs were great: served slightly above room temp, tender, and well-seasoned. I'm not a fan of competition-style ribs where you're expected to leave a bite mark, and thankfully these were more tender than that. Not quite "fall-off-the-bone," but a really nice middle ground. The pulled pork was solid -- moist, well-seasoned, and with noticeable smoke flavor. The brisket looked promising with a nice bark and smoke ring. But that's where the positives ended. It was the driest brisket I've ever had -- barely edible. Truly terrible. It looked old, and I'd be shocked if it hadn't been sliced the day before. I was genuinely disappointed. Brisket and burnt ends are my jam, and I just couldn't vibe with it. The "award-winning" mac and cheese was served at room temp and was mid at best. The beans were also served room temp and are supposed to include brisket -- fortunately, mine did not. I'd give the beans a 5/10. The kettle chips, though, were excellent -- crispy, well-seasoned, and easily the best side of the bunch. The BBQ nachos didn't go over well with my wife. Her main issues: the pulled pork was wet and spongy, the pico de gallo was overly watery and made everything soggy, and the use of melted cheese instead of nacho cheese didn't work. In summary: If you're after a great local beer and a fun atmosphere, this could be your spot. But if you're looking for killer BBQ executed with care, maybe do what I'm going to do -- and keep looking.

Seems like nice people. But it's a dive. The selection is…read morepretty small and it isn't much of a cafe. There wasn't music playing when I was there but it is such a small space I can't imagine it is very enjoyable being within 10 feet max of a band playing. The spaces interior wasn't very decorated or intentional. Felt like being in your single buddies basement. Charming if you know the people but otherwise cluttered and uncomfortable. I had hoped for a good vinyl shopping experience. Since it is one of the main locations in Bismarck. I see a lot of potential for the space but it is currently not a recommended record store.

I appreciate people trying to keep vinyl alive and especially love to support local businesses,…read morethat said this place was very run down and makes no effort to actually present a cool vibe. On top of that they have limited actual popular vinyl, vintage or represses. As a person of age to have experienced vinyl in it's prime, pretty sure HIP HOP was NOT heavily sought after. Little to no Classic Rock or Metal to speak of, very disappointed.

My brother got married there this past weekend. When the bartender/event manager showed up she…read morewalked around taking peoples drinks away stating the bride and groon were going to lose $500 per person and had lost their deposit....there were no signs saying no outside beverages. She had told the wedding party they could bring a cooler. She proceeded to complain to every customer that walked up to the bar until well past dinner. The sound system was awful. You could not hear any of the ceremony. The music was loud. You could not hear/understand anything the DJ said. Or any of the speeches. At one point the bartender/event manager told my brother he had to clean the men's bathroom or lose his deposit. When asked if someone could empty the trash cans, she said that is cost extra and was not paid for. She did not provide garbage bags for a guest to do it. Their hired security guard (by The Post) was also incredibly rude to guests. He did not ask what people were drinking on the porch....either took their drinks or demanded they dump them out...including little kids' shirley temples, lemonade, waters. And when he was told he was rude he replied that some people are just too sensitive. There are no signs in the building that state "no alcohol beyond this point". No signs that say no outside beverages. In the bathroom-which I did not need to use until 930pm...there is a sign saying the hosts of the event are supposed to inform their guests of the rules... The air conditioning worked well....to the point my uncle and I needed winter jackets to eat dinner comfortably. The bartenders were charging one price before dinner and $2 higher after dinner for drinks. When asked, the event manager said it was top shelf....when the order had not been for top shelf. I could go one.... The location is incredibly lovely and convenient, however the service provided was beyond horrid.

The venue looks absolutely beautiful after the new renovation. However, the new management is awful…read moreto work with. The manager would wait days to respond to any questions we would have about our event. We were promised many things including 25 rectangular tables, however, there were only 18 rectangular tables come the day of set up. We then were informed, a week prior to event, that we had to be the janitor for the building, including scrubbing toilets, cleaning mirrors, cleaning kitchen, and mopping the entire building. Just to receive $50 back out of a $250 deposit. Don't expect quick response, if any at all. It definitely was not worth the headache to have our event here.

Great people great food. Affordable prices beautiful scenery. Gourmet steak dinner under 20…read morebucks.

Sadly, this was my first food service establishment experience in Bismarck, ND and boy, I was…read moredisappointed. Going to the "highly recommended for "new-in-towners" The Drink, I was expecting something a little more hip and put together. Other than the company I kept, it had a long way to go before it was a "to go to place"! Location: a 15-20 minute drive from anywhere in Bismarck. Decor: sports/martini/lake harbor bar?? Clearly, they have no idea who they want to be when they grow up and it showed. The upside was the they have a patio and it has a so-so view of a small harbor for boats, but they were playing 50 Cent's "Get Rich of Die Trying" CD and had a toothless bartender...what??? It's clean and has highly vaulted ceilings, but.... geez, what an airball. Food: popcorn, THAT'S IT. So I drive all the way across town to have a drink and a snack before dinner, and I'm presented with popcorn and a cheap martini? The cheap martini was good, but if I want to have another, I have to hail a cab because there's no way I'm driving all the way across town when the cops run rampant! Service: there were all of, hmmmm.... maybe 8 people in the entire place, including the 2 bartenders, and our server is running around the place with her head cut off, toothless and all and I just, ugh, not a great experience. The Drink has a long way to go before they get even one more star...

I had a wonderful experience at the stadium. My huge family came here to gather before a wedding,…read moreand we were able to all fit in the patio easily. They have a great selection of beer and food. The cheese curds and chicken bacon ranch pizza were amazing. The best part of our visit was the service. The servers were constantly running around making sure we had everything we needed. Overall this is a great spot for large gatherings.

Stopped in while staying in town and went to the lodge side. Was greeted by a server and she was…read morefriendly and got me my drink. Then the bartender came in and he was dressed like he just woke up and his personality was so off putting. He had zero customer service skills, treated the servers terrible, literally wouldn't even look at them. I was there for about an hour or so and he never once greeted me while sitting at the bar directly across from him. I travel a lot and am out to eat for food and drinks multiple times a week and haven't witnessed this ever. I literally had to leave it was like being a paying patron was a bother to him. It wasn't busy either. I was so confused, if you hate your job so much find a different one. And management should really find a different face to your patrons on the bar. The name for the bartender on the ticket was James C. Do better. The venue was really nice though. I went to the other side at The Stadium side and it was the polar opposite, friendly, polite, attentive and offered food suggestions. A very pleasant experience.

Just visiting Bismarck one night as we were traveling through. Loved the Reuben sandwich and the…read moreIrish stew. The corned beef hash is excellent too. So good we had to go back for more for more Irish stew before leaving town! And the Magner's Pear is one of the best ciders we've had.

We sat at the bar that has comfy chairs with backs, but had to turn around to see the World Cup…read morematch and the Knicks win the 2026 NBA playoffs, as they have a beautiful wood shelving unit behind the bar. Our bartender was kind and helpful. I had a tasty old-fashioned while my hubby had a cucumber mule. The cucumber pioneer vodka used in the mule is very tasty, and we had a vodka soda with it as our second round. For dinner, we had a coleslaw-like salad with chicken on it. We had the chicken in the dragon, so Everything sauce, as it has the least amount of heat, and we enjoyed it. We recommend getting ranch and honey mustard as they are both excellent dressings. We also ordered the nachos, but I would not recommend them. The arrangement and quality of the toppings were not up to our standards. I am a nacho lover, and I ate like two of them because I could barely make any perfect bites.

Definition of dive bar. They have a full bar, blackjack, pull tabs, a couple TVs and a kitchen…read more Thursday's there is a ribeye steak special $21.00 and they have hamburgers and philly steaks as well. Staff seemed friendly. Older crowd, mostly locals. The establishment is about 3 miles north of Bismarck on the highway.

This was my first time at the creek and we had a blast. They normally have a band playing, and the…read morebands are usually pretty awesome. They have a big dance floor and it was fun watching others and dancing myself too. They have lots of tables, and blackjack and pull tabs. A full bar - although the cup sizes are super small! I ordered a malibu pineapple and I thought it was a mini. I would probably stick to beer if I was you. It's kind of far out North Bismarck, so don't drink and drive but really fun. I would definitely go back.

Wow, what an amazing cocktail bar in Bismarck! It really has great ambience with the bar seating…read moreand lounge chair's scattered throughout the bar. Their cocktails are delicious and they keep the menu fresh by switching it up every few months while still keeping the classics. The mixologists know what they are doing, are very patient, and do a great job of explaining the cocktails to ensure you get what you're looking for. What a great addition to downtown Bismarck! We will absolutely be back!

This is hands down the best craft cocktail bar in Bismarck. The ambiance is really cozy and…read moreinviting. You enter an unpretentious door and go downstairs to the lounge. Smooth jazz music surrounds you as you sit on one of the four overstuffed couchs. If you're not lucky enough to snag a couch or a comfy chair, there are also half a dozen bar height tables, and 10 cushy seats at the bar. The drinks are really creative, as are the "glasses." The Tubby Taft gives a whole new meaning to the term "bathtub" gin. They don't have any food options but you can order/bring in food from either Nara Ramen or The Firepit both located above Oscar's. Service was almost instantaneous and really friendly and knowledgeable. Parking is also available in the same lot as Nara and the Firepit.

Come as you are cash bar with patio on the Missouri River. No grub. Blackjack, e-game, billiards,…read moredarts, live entertainment. Boat tie up. Great service and great place to cool off after work.

Pretty cool bar on the Missouri River. Our waitress that night would come out to the big huge deck…read morethey have there and ask us if we wanted more drinks and bring them out to us. It's got a lot of beer selection and like 20 slot machines. I would come back again for sure!!!