In this post we will be breaking down drinking at the best bars in Spokane. Whether you are looking for a tall glass of beer, a shot of vodka, to buy cheaper liquor during drink specials, or just to sing some karaoke hopefully we can assist.
Our first section will cover the best wine and cocktail bars in Spokane. Up next we will get into breweries and sports bars where you can watch the big game or maybe play some pool and throw some darts.
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Then we will mention some of the best drink specials near you so you can hit up the right bars at the right times to do your drinking cheaper. After that we will discuss bars with trivia, quiz, and/or game nights in your area.
Lastly we will talk about bars for dancing, karaoke, and to listen to live music. Towards the end there will even be a local bar map that pins all of the spots from our various lists on it.
And if you want to compare the scene here to others around the Pacific Northwest you can do so at that link.
Cocktail & Wine Bars
Some of the top cocktail and wine bars in Spokane are:
- Hogwash Whiskey Den at 304 W Pac ific Ave
- Bistango Martini Lounge at 108 N Post St
- The Gilded Unicorn at South N Monroe #110
- Nectar Wine & Beer at 1331 W Summit Pkwy
Hogwash Whiskey Den offers local drink specials on cocktails, wines, and whiskeys and serves great fried chicken and wings. A fine selection of bar food, premium liquors, and martinis are served in an upscale setting at Bistango Martini Lounge.
The Gilded Unicorn is a modern American classic restaurant serving craft cocktails and wines and even has some of the best drink discounts near you until 6pm Sunday through Thursday and until 5pm on Friday and Saturday. 16 craft beers on tap as well as 32 wine varieties are offered at Nectar along with an outdoor patio.
Spokane Breweries & Sports Bars
Sample new suds and watch the big game with your friends at the best local breweries and sports bars:
- Whistle Punk Brewing at S Monroe #122
- Black Label Brewing Company at 19 W Main Ave
- Bellwether Brewing at 2019 N Monroe
- The Grain Shed at 1026 E Newark Ave
- 24 Taps Burgers & Brews at 825 W Riverside Ave
- The Swinging Doors at 1018 W Francis Ave
- Birdy’s Sports Bar at 12908 US-395
- Underdogs Sports Pub N Grill at 14913 E Trent Ave
Both Whistle Punk Brewing and Black Label Brewing Company are great options for high quality local beers. Old world ales and Northwest beers are some of the most popular varieties offered at Bellwether Brewing.
The Grain Shed excels at providing high quality beers in your area that are made exclusively from rare grains and regionally grown and malted ingredients.
You can choose from 12 craft and 12 large brewery beers at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews where they feature table top portable speakers, shuffleboards, and live sports on television.
Swinging Doors has been one of the best sports bars near you offering banquet rooms for events and celebrations as well as Golden Tee, pool tables, bumper shuffleboards, and much more since 1981.
Birdy’s is a fun sports bar providing 18 beers on tap, bottled beers, wines, and plenty more and even features your favorite sports events on their 10 HD projection screens and televisions.
Local Drink Specials
Visit these bars with drink specials near you to buy cheaper alcohol and your wallet will thank you:
- Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar at 808 W Main Ave
- The Viking at 1221 N Stevens St
Local drink specials are available every day from 3pm to 6pm at Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar as well as small plates and other offerings.
The Viking is another good place to buy cheaper alcoholic drinks in your area where you can get a dollar off special beers, appetizers, cocktails, and wines.
Both Hogwash Whiskey Den and The Gilded Unicorn from some different lists offer drink discounts in Spokane too.
Trivia, Quiz & Game Nights
Here is a good list of bars with trivia, quiz, and game nights in your area:
- Flatstick Pub at 618 W Main Ave
- Badass BackYard Brewing at 1415 N Argonne Rd
- Brick West Brewing at 1318 W 1st Ave
- Globe Spokane at 204 N Division St
Mini golf and board games as well as tasty food and drinks are available at Flatstick Pub. Badass Backyard Brewing hosts bingo on Thursday nights at 7pm while Brick West Brewing hosts a fun bar trivia on Wednesday nights at 8pm and serves quality food and beers.
Trivia is also hosted on Tuesday nights from 8pm to 10pm as well as karaoke on Wednesdays at Globe.
Dance, Karaoke & Live Music
Anyone that wants to dance, listen to live music, and sing karaoke can head to:
- Ridler Piano Bar at 718 W Riverside
- Nyne Bar & Bistro at 232 W Sprague Ave
- Zola at 22 W Main Ave
Ridler Piano Bar has live music every Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 8:30pm. Your favorite pub classics are offered at Nyne Bar & Bistro along with music and dance parties.
Zola is a locally owned and operated bar and restaurant with live music offering quality food and drink specials including cocktails, beers, and spirits.
Remember Globe is another fun bar with karaoke near you too.
You might also want to read our posts on:
- Bars With Games In Seattle
- Bars With Games In Tacoma
- Bars With Games In Portland
- Bars With Games In Vancouver
Have Fun Drinking At The Best Bars In Spokane
After reading all of that you should have a much better understanding of what is available near you. There are plenty of local wine and cocktail bars, breweries to watch sports at, places with good drink specials to save money, trivia, quiz, and game nights, as well as bars to listen to live music, dance, and sing karaoke in your area.
If you think we got anything incorrect or notice us listing any venues that are no longer open please tell us in the comments so we can keep this info as up to date as possible. Now go have fun drinking at the best bars in Spokane.
