The Handlebar Boise

Just stopped in for a beer, and didn't know what to choose. I'm not a big fan of real hoppy beers,…read moreand the bartendress was very generous in offering us tastes of a couple samples of what they had on tap. The first one wasn't to my liking, but the second, Bert's Pils, a Czech-style Bohemian pilsner, brewed in Idaho, was right on the money, and at the perfect temperature. We ate outside, the weather was warm, and the Pre-Fall leaves were falling. It was very relaxing, and just what I needed.

Had a GREAT experience here! Very nice local pub with great European beer options and good food!…read moreHidden away in a nice neighborhood area just outside of the city. Great stop for anyone wanting to try something outside the hectic of the city with a local area feel and the vibes of a hidden gem!

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Jumbo Pub Wings

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Chicken Caesar Wrap. Buffalo style.

13th Street Pub & Grill

3.6(315 reviews)

0.8 mi

Let's start with the good, the patio is amazing! The service is I would fast for how busy this…read moreplace gets outside. The harvest salad with a full steak added was delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly, and I loved the different toppings in the salad the pear, the celery, the sweet potato it was fabulous. The fries from here are also really good. I will say the drinks and the bartender can be pretty hit and miss so it's going to depend on the day. What kind of service you get from the drinks at least. I would avoid some items on the menu, but your server should be able to be honest with you about what to order and what not to order. The salmon is good!!

We ate at 13th Street Pub & Grill like we have in the past and unfortunately they spilled the salad…read moredressing and some of my beet salad on both my legs. Completely drenched it quickly went down to my ankles. I was given a dirty wet rag and cleaned myself up in the restroom. No one came by to apologize. No one cleaned my table and my salad looked a mess. No one came by to retrieve the dirty stained wet kitchen rag used to clean my pants. When we were given our bill I brought up that I was drenched in beet salad dressing and I was given a very quick and rude response that there was no manager on duty and she rushed away quickly. I have never been so disappointed in service. Absolutely understand if you can't offer a discount or comp the salad, but please come apologize, be sincere and show some type of communication. The absolute most embarrassing service | 9/28 at 4pm

Women's bathroom

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Hallway with bathrooms

Lost Grove Brewing

4.0(43 reviews)

0.9 mi

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!

Amber ale

The bar area with all the types of beers they offer!

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North End Pizza

4.0(128 reviews)

0.8 mi

We ordered the Bruschetta to start and were no crazy about it. It was not traditional and instead…read morecame like you were supposed to scoop it on the baguettes, but it was bland. We ordered a Chop salad and we throughly enjoyed it! We would highly recommend it and will order it again, nice large, shareable portion too! We ordered a pizza that was half extra cheese and the other half Wine Shop Tartufo and wow! Both were a delight! I asked for ranch and I recall it having a weird "popular" flavor, which was disappointing. But overall we will for sure come back. Service was speedy, place was clean and welcoming!

Their pizza is so good! It gets crowded on weekends and evenings, so if you go right at 5,…read moreespecially with kids, it's the sweet spot. Also I'm a big Caesar with my pizza gal, and theirs is delicious. Definitely not an afterthought. Highly recommend Hyde Park Combo if you're a supreme fan.

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The Front Door

4.6(301 reviews)

0.7 mi

I ordered the Idaho Irishman & boy was it good. But biggest surprise? This pizza was huge!!! Never…read moreseen anything like it. Crust was light & delicious. Good price for such a large pizza. Absolutely delicious!

Amazing pizza! Great service! Fun atmosphere!…read more I recommend getting a large pizza for the price. So worth it!

The "soup" I received. As you can see, definitely not a soup.

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Bruschetta panini and cheddar broccoli soup

Bittercreek Alehouse

4.3(1.4k reviews)

0.6 mi

Came in with a group of 11 and Hayley didn't flinch, infact she made it such a fun wonderful…read moreexperience with good recommendations and attentive service. The food all hit it's mark as plates were shared and tasted were enjoyed. Great happy hour showcasing local beers! Definitely recommend!

I have an issue here or there for sure - prices a smidge too high being the main one…read more But no ones got you like Bittercreek. Good food, good beer, open so late, friendly staff. One of the very few places to grab a good meal late night. Ol' reliable & I wish them success

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Barbarian Brewing - Downtown

4.8(98 reviews)

0.4 mi

Ben was my bartender. Great conversation and it was super slow in the bar. Ben was able to break…read moredown all of the beers for me and I started off with a flight of 6 different beers and ended with Pilsner before heading back to the hotel. I was able to try their flagship West Coast IPA, Nitro Irish Stout, Bikini Sour, Hazy IPA, Bock and their wolf moon. My night cap was their Crispy Bois Pilsner. I did try the Fresh Pacific Pale (but ended up not liking it, plus they were trying a fresh hop juice). Great beer for the most part. The staff was very easy to talk to and definitely see being friends in my life besides Yelp. I would highly recommend going their to check it out. But if you want to see Ben I highly going in on a Monday since those are the days that he works. Since he is a part timer, because he is also a farmer. Solid people all around.

Fun brewery,tasty beer and excellent service too! It's so nice how much space inside and outside tooread more

Barbarian Brewing - Downtown - Wildly creative selection! Lightest on the left, more "adventurous" and fruity options in the middle, and darker selections on the right.

Wildly creative selection! Lightest on the left, more "adventurous" and fruity options in the middle, and darker selections on the right.

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Flight with Coaster

Cloud 9 Brewery

4.0(263 reviews)

0.4 mi

We came here for the pup friendly patio! Staff were really friendly and the beer is good! Can't…read morebeat the price either! I can't comment on the food since we didn't eat this time but I will be back to try more beer as well as food! Thanks for being pup friendly as well as super nice to the pups that are there!!

Dog friendly, on their patio, and they brought the pups a water bowl after a long hike. Nice…read moretouch. Tiny brewery inside but cool. Run down and a bit dirty with food on the floor. Only one complaint. Beer was yummy. Chicken pesto sandwich was really good. Fresh, great bread. Pesto was good. Cheese and tomatoes were also good. Chicken cooked perfectly. Beer cheese burger was delish. Fish and chips were a miss. Good breading but the fish had a lot of veins and fishy parts even for being fish :-) BUT...... the hand cut fries were excellent! Service was attentive and quick. Wouldn't go out of our way to go back but with the dogs, more likely.

Gluten free blue cheese and bacon fried. This is a half order and I shared with my husband. We had to take a lot of it to go.

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Beer!

Hops & Bottles

4.6(32 reviews)

0.1 mi

Over all the service here wasn't the best. Took them 10 minuets for them to take my order. Once I…read moregot our drinks, they were cold and tasted like I was drinking something that came out of a tube. It had like a plastic taste to It. I tried to mention something, but I was told not to worry about it.. that I'll be ok. Like what? So with that said the service sucked and so did the beer. I can't recommend this place to anyone. Not a very welcoming feeling. Drink at home. You'll save money and get better treatment.

This place is a pretty chill place to hang. Choose indoor or outdoor seating. Inside is a bit loud…read morebut isn't that why you are out on the town?! To see, hear, and be with people?! No pun intended but this place is "hopping"! (Get it Hops & Bottles... hopping? No?) My jaw dropped when I saw the prices on the library collection of beer to choose from and for only a few dollars!?? Hold it right there.... there is a corking fee but don't worry, your beer will still be WAY more affordable than a beer down the street or in the heart of town. (Beers on tap as well!) The only challenge with this place, choosing which delicious beer/cider you want. You will want them all! Great place to try something new!

Fremont Full Head of Dynamite

Grand Teton & Hard Kombucha

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Here’s How Public House

4.8(8 reviews)

1.4 mi

Ya know, I really enjoyed hanging with a cider, some friends, and the mellow vibes. not sure if the…read morevibe is mellow later in the evening but around happy hour time was perfect for this granny. I didn't make it to play pinball but I will next time. We were here during trivia and left because our brains weren't functional enough to school everyone but maybe next night we cross paths with trivia night we will stay. Worth a visit to grab some pizza, to visit with friends, and enjoy your early evening. ;)

Great pizza, cool laid-back atmosphere, excellent tap list, friendly service. What more can I say?read more

Pinball games

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Stephen G.

108

2

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8 years ago

This is by far the worst bar in Boise. Owner is a creep that hovers over patrons and micro manages every aspect of the bar. You can't even dim the lights without the owner freaking out and throwing a tantrum. Save your money and go to rama pong! read more

Jean E.

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12

8

8 years ago

Great atmosphere, great staff, so many options for beers. They let me taste as many as I wanted to make sure I got the perfect one. Very kind! I will go again for sure! read more

Michael C.

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3

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9 years ago

Maybe it's me. But I had little more in mind before I went. I will say they had some good beers and fair wine section. I will still say, "thumbs up". read more

Jeremy O.

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9 years ago

Bar was great! Great craft beer selection. An in-bar bike race you can't pass up. You gotta stop here when your in Boise, ID.

Crit B.

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3

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8 years ago

Great selection of beer and staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

Ivory C.

13

6

1

8 years ago

I love this place! Games, beers, ping pong, laughs.

Natalya H.

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1

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4 years ago

Bery Bery nice place. Nice place for Bery. read more

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