Montana Just Put Another Bar on the National Map—Have You Been?

Montana's relationship with bars goes back well over 150 years. The oldest bar in Montana, The Bale of Hay Saloon in Virginia City, was established in 1863.

Bars and saloons in Montana are usually more than just a place to get a cold drink. They are places to meet friends, grab a great burger, maybe shoot a game of pool or throw a few bucks into a casino machine, and if you are lucky, listen to some live music and dance the night away.

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A person can find almost every type of bar in Montana. If you want a dive bar, a hole-in-the-wall, a fancy bar, even a tiki bar with mermaids, you can find one of those in Montana.

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One bar that's being recognized as one of the best bars in America for 2025, according to Esquire Magazine. It's located in Missoula and it may not be the first one that pops into your head, but it is a great bar.

Missoula's Union Club Bar & Grill One of the Best

The Union Club Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street in Missoula, has made the list of best bars in America.

The Union Club really does have it all: cheap drinks, pool tables, good food, and gaming machines. If you feel like singing, they offer karaoke nights. If you think you are smart, put yourself to the test at trivia night.

You can also catch some of Missoula's best local bands on the weekends to dance the night away. The Union Club is one of the few places in town where my wife can convince me to get on their dance floor. I apologize to all for my lack of dancing skills.

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Union meetings are still held in the building, so there is a wide variety of people who spend time at this Missoula bar.

Congrats to the Union Club on the recognition. I will be down there soon to raise a toast to your continued success.