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Blues Central
825 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK · 907-272-1341
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MIDTOWN. This smoky bar, located at the Chef's Inn, is an Anchorage favorite for cold beer and hot blues. The weekends are crowded as locals pack in the 100-seat venue to watch their favorite out-of-town and Anchorage acts perform. During the second weekend in June the bar hosts a very popular blues festival—often cited as the best concert in Alaska.
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MIDTOWN. "Koot's," as the locals refer to it, has been an Anchorage institution since it opened in 1970. The bar has continually expanded during the years to meet the demand of visitors and natives alike. The bar is divided into nine different sections, including two stages and three dance floors. Live music is on tap every night of the week, with diverse acts ranging from Metallica tributes to a local swing band. If you prefer a cozier evening, hang at the main bar on a tree stump stool, sip a "Secret Recipe Martini" and watch an old black-and-white movie on one of the televisions. Casual to stylish attire.
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Club Paris
417 W Fifth St, Anchorage, AK 99501 · 907-277-6332
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DOWNTOWN. For an elegant evening out, venture to the bar at Club Paris. Lazy jazz and swing music play on the jukebox, as patrons sip wine and martinis. French streetlamps and a mural of Paris provide atmosphere and give the bar its name. Smart-casual attire.
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DOWNTOWN. This casual spot is a big hit with local aviators. These pilots belly up to the bar for light suppers of fried calamari and Caesar salad, or heartier fare such as burgers and fries. A chalkboard lists the daily specials, which could be anything from fresh halibut to pasta primavera. With a full bar and plentiful appetizers, expect to see local businesspeople rolling in for happy hour. Later in the evening, the local crowd arrives to drink beer and trade stories. Casual attire.
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DOWNTOWN. Fifty beers on tap! This large bar is hopping every night of the week, but especially Thursdays through Saturdays when live bands play. Humpy's offers fabulous appetizers ranging from a hot crab dip to a smoked salmon platter; the halibut tacos are especially popular. Casual to smart-casual attire.
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SOUTH ANCHORAGE. Long Branch is your typical dark-and-smoky Western dive bar. Locals come here for the laid-back atmosphere, the icy cold beer, and the impressive list of appetizers—the fried zucchini with dipping sauce is especially satisfying. Pool tables and televisions showing rodeo provide entertainment. Casual attire.
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DOWNTOWN. Anchorage's beautiful people come to "Simon's" to sip imported beer and single-malt scotch while gazing over scenic Cook Inlet. Many a couple begins their date savoring the sunset from Simon's bar before moving to a table for a dinner of the freshest seafood or tender prime rib. Dressy-casual to stylish attire. Reservations suggested; mandatory for summer dinners.
About 10Best's recommendations for Anchorage's Best Bars:
10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in Anchorage. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of Anchorage's Best Bars.
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