Nightlife

BEST DIVE BAR CHARLIE B’S

428 N. Higgins 406-549-3589

Generations of regulars have found solace and a stiff drink at Charlie B’s. Many of the regulars are still featured in portraits on the walls. It’s a reminder that some things don’t change, especially at Charlie B’s.

Second Place: Al’s & Vic’s Bar

Third Place: The Rhino

Best Happy Hour Plonk

322 N Higgins Ave (406) 926-1791 plonkwine.com

An urban hot spot dropped into the heart of the Missoula PLONK wine bar embodies metropolitan personalities driven by Montana passions. Happy hour from 3pm to 5pm daily and 10:30pm to midnight Thursday – Saturday.

Second Place: Jakers

Third Place: Paradise Falls

Best Karaoke Bar Westside Lanes And Fun Center

1615 Wyoming St. 406-721-5263 misosulabowling.com

Westside Lanes and Fun Center is more than a bowling alley and arcade. It’s an opportunity to channel your inner rock star and show off your vocal talents with karaoke.

Second Place: Sunrise Saloon & Casino

Third Place: The Badlander

BEST LATE-NIGHT MUNCHIES PIE HOLE

525 N. Higgins Ave. 406-926-2233 pieholemissoula.com

After the bars close and other restaurants call it a night, Pie Hole is still slinging pizza slices to satisfy those late-night cravings.

Second Place: The Oxford Cafe

Third Place: The Missoula Club

BEST PLACE TO MINGLE IF YOU’RE SINGLE CARAS PARK EVENTS

Outside under the big tent along the river, it is the best for meeting and greeting.

Second Place: Sunrise Saloon

Third Place: The Rhino

BEST CASINO FLIPPER’S CASINO & TAVERN

125 S 3rd St W (406) 721-4895

Flipper’s is a Missoula institution, with tasty bar food (really good burgers), a good selection of local brews and friendly service.

Second Place: Silver Slipper Sports Bar & Casino

Third Place: The Desperado

Best Place For A First Date Gild

515 S Higgins Ave (406) 926-3258

GILD is a local brewpub in Missoula, Montana. Located in the historic Butterfly Building with three distinct floors, each with its own bar with 20 tap handles - all serving beer, wine & cider. Check out the arcade room in the basement!

Second Place: Draught Works

Third Place: Thomas Meagher Bar

Best Place To Play Pool Three In The Side

147 W. Broadway St. 406-543-0646

It’s no hustle, Three in the Side is the Best in Missoula for billiards.

Second Place: The Union Club Bar & Grill

Third Place: Silver Dollar Bar

BEST DIVE BAR CHARLIE B’S

428 N. Higgins 406-549-3589

Generations of regulars have found solace and a stiff drink at Charlie B’s. Many of the regulars are still featured in portraits on the walls. It’s a reminder that some things don’t change, especially at Charlie B’s.

Second Place: Al’s & Vic’s Bar

Third Place: The Rhino

Best Place To Dance Sunrise Saloon

1101 Strand Ave. 406-728-1559 sunrisesaloonandcasino.com

As the only dedicated Country Western music venue in Missoula, Sunrise Saloon almost always has a live band ready to get you twosteppin’ and swinging your partner around.

Second Place: Union Club

Third Place: The Badlander

Best Place To Hear Live Music Kettlehouse Amphitheater

605 Cold Smoke Lane, Bonner 406-830-4640 logjampresents.com

Tucked in the mountains along the banks of the Blackfoot River makes the Kettlehouse Amphitheater a natural choice for the Best place to hear live music.

Second Place: The Wilma

Third Place: Sunrise Saloon

BEST ATHLETE PATRICK O’CONNELL

Second Place: Kayla Johnson

Third Place: Mark Messmer