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    The Gem Lounge

    4.9 (7 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    2 years ago

    Daedra is a fantastic bartender. The local color and aesthetic of the bar are very warm and welcoming. The drinks never disappoint.

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    6 years ago

    Very friendly place to come! Owner, Uncle Larry, is great! Gals' night pre-rodeo happy hour.

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    10 years ago

    Best place to get together for a drink in Emmett. Small, intimate, charming and local!

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    Vern's Lounge - Across the river and through the woods,  to grandmothers house we go.  Wait!  Lets stop at Verns!

    Vern's Lounge

    3.3(8 reviews)
    17.2 mi
    $

    When I first started coming to this bar it was a nice place to relax and sing karaoke. Yet now…read moreeverything has changed. The karaoke jockey (KJ) Chance has quit leaving the bar almost empty every night. The day time bartender (Star) is always finding an area that is not seen on camera and getting high from her THC vape and not being respectful to the customers. She has openly disrespected the other bartenders around the patrons and openly harassed patrons she doesn't personally like. Night bartender (Malinda) spends more time with personal friends than she does behind the bar. When she is behind the bar she has a curt attitude towards the customers thinking she's being funny, but instead is being rude and disrespectful. There are 2 new bartenders that do a pretty good job but they don't get the chance to shine because they are put on the back burner. After going to this bar for quite a while I feel that the atmosphere here has changed erratically in the negative direction. The patrons are great but it's the two aforementioned bartenders that have drug the bar into disarray.

    I visited Vern's on a busy Friday and Saturday night. Both nights, the service was friendly and…read moreattentive. I ordered a few drinks, and each one came as fast as the last! There is also a pool and Karaoke. The DJ was on top of it and made sure everyone was included. There is smoking inside, which could be a turn-off for some people. The fun, dive bar atmosphere, good/quick drinks, good music, and amazing service is what makes this place one of my favorites!

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    Vern's Lounge - Gorgeous wreath at Verns. Digging the Vandal Vibes

    Gorgeous wreath at Verns. Digging the Vandal Vibes

    Vern's Lounge - Vern*s Table

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    Vern*s Table

    The Mode Lounge - Beautiful bathroom

    The Mode Lounge

    3.9(109 reviews)
    23.3 mi
    $$

    I was in town for business, and I had a local friend tell me, "you gotta go in here. You can tell…read morethe bartender what you like flavor wise, and they will make you something even better than you can imagine." And that, my friends, is exactly what happened. I walked in, not sure what to get. The bartender asked me what flavors I like. She went away and made me this epic cocktail. She told me all the things she added, and it was clear, these bartenders are the real deal. They know their stuff. I drank my delightful cocktail way too fast. But it was so damn good. The vibe is fun. They bartenders interact with everyone and do all kinds of cool things with cool ingredients and tell you about it all. Perfect spot for a loungey date night, or a meet up with a friend. There is no food. But plenty of spots on 8th in walking distance. This is probably one of the best cocktail bars I've ever been to. ... and I've been to a lot. :)

    I first came here in June of last year (2025), Before I moved to the treasure Valley area. Within…read morethe first hour of being here, I felt the most welcome. Like this bar changed my whole perspective on the whole state of Idaho being a California transplant, which doesn't hold that much weight with other people in Idaho, but I don't care. I will always come here anytime I come downtown and I will always overtip because the likes of Ruby and Darien never disappoint, including the regulars, whom are also always nice. For every overrated cactus bar with the worst service, there is the mode lounge which sets the standard for everything in Boise.

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    The Mode Lounge - Love this hand drawn list of all the employees or "family"

    Love this hand drawn list of all the employees or "family"

    The Mode Lounge - Sleek interior and bar

    Sleek interior and bar

    The Mode Lounge - Vieux carre in the front and Manhattan behind

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    Vieux carre in the front and Manhattan behind

    Syringa Lounge

    Syringa Lounge

    4.3(21 reviews)
    20.7 mi

    This coffee and cocktail lounge has been on my list to try for quite some time now and I found the…read moreperfect opportunity to stop in yesterday afternoon to check it out. I walked in and OMG, It's way bigger than I thought and so stunning! The booths and chandeliers were very classy. The bartender Mel assisted me and she was very pleasant. She let me know that while they have coffee drinks, she's not much of a barista...they have an experienced barista on staff but they only work there from about 7am to 1pm and I was there approx 1:30pm. She stated she could make simple lattes but nothing all that fancy from the coffee menu as cocktails are her actual specialty so I decided to go with alcoholic libations since that's what she knows how to make. One that stood out to me was called the "Figgy Fizz" which is made with a fig syrup and I was excited as for breakfast yesterday I had the best Greek yogurt I've ever had which was honey and fig flavored so I was definitely in a fig mood lol she whipped up the drink but unfortunately after she handed it to me, she let me know she couldn't find the fig syrup they put in it so she substituted that with pumpkin spice. I was kind of bummed about that and wished she would have asked me first if that substitution was okay with me or if I'd want to try something else because now it's not a "figgy fizz" but a pumpkin spice fizz but I still drank it and it was decent. I decided to try one more drink which was a pomegranate rosemary lemon drop and it was beautiful and very tasty ! It's a nice spot to have a drink, the staff is quite friendly and they have some unique flavors so i can see myself frequenting this establishment. I want to come back soon and give their coffee drinks a try when I can stop by earlier!

    Another great addition to Downtown Nampa. Coffee shop in the morning, bar in the afternoon/evening…read more Full bar, and a great menu of craft cocktails. All of the employees and bartenders were a lot of fun and very personable. It looks like everyone working really enjoys it. So nice to see! No food, except charcuterie boxes for sale. But we were told we were welcome to bring food in. I was there with a friend for a Valentine's-themed mimosa crawl. The most popular drink special was the Love is Dead mimosa. Very cool looking and tasty. Great place for a date night, cocktail before a dinner out, or hanging with the girls. Looking forward to trying their coffee offerings in the future.

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    Syringa Lounge
    Syringa Lounge

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    Water Bear Bar

    3.8(106 reviews)
    23.2 mi

    As soon as you enter this bar, you're welcomed by great beats, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and a…read moresense of inclusivity. The old-fashioned cocktail I ordered was delicious, while my wife enjoyed the dangerously good Lady Bountiful. Our servers took great care of us, providing plenty of water and ensuring we had everything we needed. The atmosphere of the place makes you feel welcomed and inspired to engage in conversations.

    This place is SUCH a vibe! We wanted to get a couple drinks and snacks and this was just the place…read more It's dimly lit, lots of comfy seating at the bar and tables throughout. The service was wonderful and the staff was super attentive. The drink menu was so interesting and unique too! They have an old fashioned of the day, which my partner got and really enjoyed. We're from Utah and these drinks aren't Utah pours, I'll tell you that much! They were really delicious. I got the aqueduct which had vodka, passionfruit-peach honey, lime, and curacao. I was worried it was going to be too sweet when I ordered it but it was delicious. I also got the Hawaiian Chi Chi which had vodka, macadamia nut liqueur, coconut cream, pineapple, and orange. The macadamia nut liqueur was so unique and delicious, it really added a lot to the drink. Both drinks were amazing, and not too sweet or overpowering in flavor, and I would order them again. They have a snacky menu - we got their chips & queso and my partner ordered their oysters and really enjoyed them. The chips and queso were wonderful.

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    Water Bear Bar - House made syrups

    House made syrups

    Water Bear Bar - Bar

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    Water Bear Bar - Penicillin and some other drink I don't remember the name of.

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    Penicillin and some other drink I don't remember the name of.

    The Vault - Eagle - Winter's Old Fashioned

    The Vault - Eagle

    4.6(12 reviews)
    14.6 mi

    Loved the vibes in here. Came in on a whim and the bartender was super helpful and recommended a…read moregreat tequila shot paired with an orange and cinnamon! I will be back! Bought a sweet cigar too.

    I visited here for the second time tonight... had such a delightful experience (on Ladies Night,…read morewhich happens to be every Wednesday...) I don't smoke, & sensitive to all types of smoke...so I'd thought I'd have issues here... but their state of the art air purification system really works! I came as I appreciate quality & creativity when a full bar is present, being the Foodie that I am! Every staff member (as well as patrons) I met were all genuinely friendly, & full of ideas of drinks to try. (& fun info on cigars avail too of course... sounds like they have a great selection on that front too of course!)... As I'm a very light drinker, I qonly got to enjoy one delish drink this time , but I got to try another drink the 1st time I came, & I had a sip of my friend's drink ... all 3 drinks were fantastic... in quality spirits, in presentation, in atmosphere the drinks were enjoyed in... I highly recommend this as another downtown Eagle destination, even if u don't smoke, or u smoke but don't want to drink...as the cozy yet ample enviro lends itself to both intimate as well as group gatherings. I appreciate that I can bring my own food in, & that there is both indoor as well as outdoor seating. I rate it as very accessible, as multi seat types, multi entrances, spacious interior & exterior. Honestly it was nice to not feel rushed... & it was fairly quiet yet lively while I was there both times... so u can actually hear who u are talking to, unlike many restaurants (& coffee shops). Shout out to the great new GM & both bartenders who were very patient with this self proclaimed high interest low liquor knowledge gal

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    The Vault - Eagle - Inside

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    The Vault - Eagle - Just love the wallpaper & multi TVs w/captions on, not obtrusive

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    Just love the wallpaper & multi TVs w/captions on, not obtrusive

    Swirl Wine Shop and Lounge - Tons of wine selection from all over

    Swirl Wine Shop and Lounge

    4.9(25 reviews)
    20.8 mi

    This wine shop is such a wonderful addition to downtown Nampa. Great selection of wines and they…read morehave lots of events, like live music and food trucks. They seem to participate in a lot of the downtown Nampa events throughout the year. Andrew, the owner, is awesome. Always knowledgeable and engaging with customers. I've heard very positive thongs about the wine club, but I haven't enrolled...yet. Great place to meet up with friends, for a date night, or to sit at the bar and enjoy a drink by yourself. It's labeled as a wine bar, but they have a great selection of beers on tap. And I'm not sure if they have a "full bar", but they have Bloody Mary Sundays and behind the bar, a great selection of bourbon/whiskey.

    Meh. We walked in. Seated ourselves. The only other ppl in…read morethere were to our left, 4' away. The bartender brought the other couple a menu and took their order. He served them, then went back and got us a menu. Why he couldn't just bring us both a menu is beyond me. Once he came over and gave us a menu we asked about the Caprese' that was on the chalk board when we walked in. He informed us that he had a group of 50+ coming in for a reunion and that he was unable to accommodate us, but could do a premade charcuterie board. We ordered the C-board and two glasses of red wine. From that point on we were not checked on once and our C-board never came. We finished our wine and checked out. Upon leaving there were 7/50 ppl there for the reunion. In all fairness, if you've got a party planned, close your store and remove the chalkboard advertising food... Would not recommend.

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    Swirl Wine Shop and Lounge - Local singer

    Local singer

    Swirl Wine Shop and Lounge - Live music

    Live music

    Swirl Wine Shop and Lounge - Bar area

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    Bar area

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