I want to love Oldspeak so bad. When they opened and had yummy custom mocktails, that was awesome…read more The book selection and decor is amazing, and I really appreciate their values and the space they provide for the community. But every time I come, their bartenders are just so rude. You feel like you are inconveniencing them for just ordering and being there. Sometimes you will stand at the register for a really long time before they even acknowledge you. They do have a couple that are nice but they never seem to last long. It makes me sad because the concept is amazing but man their staffing just ruins it.

Friday night in Garden City and you mean to tell me there's a place where I can have beer, a tea,…read moreor even a nitro coffee and a read then buy a book. Yeah. Thats exactly what I'm telling you. Old Speak Bar is that place and it's only for 21 and over. Plenty of books neatly organized and lots of places to get cozy. Whether you are a group of 4 or riding solo, get a drink, find a book, and unplug from the world. I had a great time last night with family and friends. There's some much eye candy and thoughtful pieces properly displayed inside. Our bartender was very friendly and totally felt bad when the beer I chose was out and he had to go change the keg. I lived that life some thirty years ago. He made sure that the my pour from the new keg was done right. All-in-all, Old Speak checks a lot of boxes. It's not dark, it's away from the hustle and bustle and you can totally unwind in the way you want to. " A room without books is like a body without a soul." -- Marcus Tullius Cicero

Love this Pub! Joy was bartending and was so friendly and quick service. We didn't have food this…read moretime but we will on our next visit. The bar felt like exactly what we needed. The outdoor space in the back is incredible if you like having fun. There are all sorts of options for seating, metal table, wood bar tops, cushioned chairs. Yard games, beach volleyball, ping pong, corn hole. We are just visiting but if/when we move to town, this would be our local hangout.

Great until the bartender told me he was reminded of the cut on his finger every time he grabbed a…read morelime...then proceeded to grab a lime and put it in my drink

Reviewer no. 24 My 355th review…read more CHECK IN ON YELP FOR A $5 COCKTAIL! $3.50 in savings. Thanks, YELP! I had heard the name several times (always good things) and always semi looked for it when I was downtown (thinking that this would have been downtown for some reason), but never "stumbled" upon it. I was invited to an after-work happy hour on a Friday night and low and behold at Captial Bar... on State St near Glenwood! Invitation accepted! This pace is small, but not too small. They do have a kitchen that is open minimal hours, and really basic foods, which is perfect for a bar. The food is, to me, a little more classy than traditional bar food. Please look at my photo of the menu. I ordered my $5 cocktail, the Manhattan. Once that was gone, I quickly ordered a Cosmopolitan $8.50, followed by a Scofflaw $8.50 (Rittenhouse Rye with sweet and sour). I chose these three because I like to "try" everything on a menu and always something new. Is your favorite food your true favorite food? What if something AMAZING is out there that you haven't experienced yet? Try new things!! :)~ Photos uploaded! Oh... Food... YES! I chose the hummus plate, which came with a well-balanced favorable pita chip and a delicious hummus dip, $7. (see pics) They have a good happy hour on beer, $1.50/pint, and televisions to catch the BIG game! Your bill comes in a book titled, "Mr. Boston Delux Official Bartenders Guide", which was something that I haden't seen before and was unique to Capital Bar.

I'm not sure what to say about this one- we went there for lunch and a beer after golfing- we had…read moreheard great things about their burgers. We were the only two people in the place, they have no kitchen (according to the bar tender).... I don't know how they can stay open- it's like the dead zone.

Best dive bar in Boise, excellent patio, food truck, etc. pool, darts, shuffleboard and CHEAP DRINKSread more

Great atmosphere and a ge k of a good Bloody Mary. Inside cool and nice patio too. Try it.read more

This is the spot ! Cool folks!…read more Game recognize game had to drop a five star. Much luv

I LOVE Yardarm. I think it's the perfect place for a quick taco, and grabbing a beer after being in…read morethe river. Location is perfect, it feels like a beach shack I love the atmosphere pets are welcome. You can wear swimsuits, flip flops, beachwear. Such a fun summer bar, super nice bartenders, pretty good beverage selection. They do have fans and misters going to keep you cool. I love the tacos, I think they're great especially the artichoke taco in the Carne Asada. Those are my two favorite. The tacos do close at nine so you're gonna have to make sure you get there early if you wanna try them out. Couldn't ask for more from this fun summer bar. Check them out, you gotta.

Friendly staff, clean and the best homemade soup in Boise. Very nice outside dining arearead more

I moved to right down State St from the Local, so my parents and I have been here twice now…read more The first time was amazing food, but the service wasn't great, super rude and impatient. The reason we went back the second time was because we remembered how good the food was and how nearby it was too. The second time the food was still really good, but the service was HORRENDOUS. Brittney was such a ***** to me and my parents, my mom especially. My mom was complimenting her and something about the food, and she straight up just walked away in the middle of my mom still talking. And no it wasn't busy. It was towards the end of the night, there was maybe 2-3 other customers there. She acted like we were bothering her the whole time. Then once she'd leave us would just stand up at the bar flirting with the other guy working there and just ignore anyone else. Then on top of all of that, my dad tells me she added $10 onto her tip! FRAUD!!! I've attached photos as evidence. My dad still tipped her even though she was so rude and disrespectful. But apparently that wasn't enough for her and added $10 onto the total. I cannot believe that. And my dad tells me it was difficult to get his $10 back after calling and talking to the manager. He didn't get the name of the manager but he said that they were just making excuses and saying oh but she's our best server. Obviously not! Saying things like oh she must've just been really busy. Again, we were there when it was dead and about to close soon, no it was not busy. It's almost as if this business does this type of thing often because there was no alarm from the manager, then finally after much deliberation decided to send back the $10. Absolutely ridiculous. No : "I'm so sorry here's a free meal on us", or atleast a "here's a coupon or gift card for next time you come in", nothing. This is the type of thing that gets people closed down. We should report to the BBB. This is insane. And to not be offered anything to make it right is what really gets me. Like do they not want us to ever come back??? Not to mention tell everyone we know, etc. Yikes! And this is what we get for wanting to support local businesses instead of going to the big chains. What a bummer.

The Ranch Club is back y'all -- and better than ever! Tyler, the owner, and his family have…read morecompletely overhauled this classic piece of Garden City into a place you will for sure want to drink, eat, dance & watch football in! Don't judge this book by its old cover-- be a part of its brand new chapter! Our server, Nicki, was quick & attentive- made some good recommendations and made sure our food & drinks came out just right. This is not a gourmet restaurant, but it serves solid, yummy bar food with reasonable prices & a great, stiff drink. They even have THREE flavors of White Claws ;-) If you're looking for a causal place with solid service, food and a FULL BAR- give The Ranch Club a shot to show off their new patio & updated interior. Why not?

I actually liked the atmosphere inside and had a fun time overall. The dance floor crowd was super…read morefriendly and willing to help teach, and the bartender was very nice. That said, the experience at the door really took away from it. The entry process felt unnecessary, and I do think places like this should show more appreciation for military and veterans it wouldn't hurt to offer them free or discounted entry. Fun once you're inside, but the front door experience could definitely be improved.

Best karaoke in the Treasure Valley! KJ's rock it! John snd Colton are the best of the best…read more Chloe, Lindsy, Brinn and Jane are the best bartenders on the planet. If you want to have a great time you have to hit the 44!!

Lindsay is the best bartender I've ever met ever. She makes me drinks on a whim based on a vibes…read more Super sweet. Please give her $100 I'm so serious

The Speak Easy Vibe of this place is great! Love the low…read morelighting and chill energy. The drinks were fantastic. The Bar Tender was personable and Kind and a wonderful mixologist. Definitely recommend stopping in.

When I was traveling on a road trip with a friend, the press and pony stood out for having the best…read morebackground music ever while whipping out cocktails that you just don't normally find elsewhere The hyper professional bartenders work, quick, clever, and excellent.

We had a really good experience at Lost Grove Brewing in Hyde Park! We ordered the bao buns, Thai…read morebowl, and a burger, and everything was really good. We also tried the sake margarita, which was pretty good and definitely something different. The atmosphere was great, the service was friendly and attentive, and the prices were very reasonable. Overall, a great spot for a casual meal and drinks in Boise. We'll definitely be back!

Downtown Hyde Park in Boise. Streetfront building. Find parallel street parking and walk up. Full…read moreservice sitdown dining with indoor and outdoor seating. There's a bar area in the back, too. Casual atmosphere. We went for the beer, but found ourselves ordering a couple dishes to snack on. Beers were all $6 or $7 for a pint or close to it if high alcohol content, and there was even a special at only $3 for a pint as of Aug 2026! Soy brussels and fries were both great, too!