Craft beer plays a significant role in Montana’s culture. With regional breweries scattered throughout the state, every city seems to have its own unique specials on tap. Billings is no different, and of the many bar scenes in Montana, it has one of the most diverse.
From friendly sports bars to elegant cocktail restaurants and dancing venues, Billings has a wide selection of bars that caters to various tastes.
Fueling these local bars are several breweries located in the city that produce a seemingly limitless number of craft beers for continuous sampling.
With so many options, exploring the city’s vibrant bar scene can be just as exciting as probing Montana’s beautiful countryside.
So, to begin your journey into the marvel of Billing’s beer culture, be sure to check out the stops on this list of the eight best bars in Billings, Montana.
The 8 Best Bars in Billings
1. Hooligan’s Sports Bar
Located in the heart of Billings, Hooligan’s Sports Bar combines the Northwestern charm of Montana with a traditional Irish Pub setting.
Its 20+ wide selection of draught beers on tap highlights Montana’s local and seasonal craft varieties and includes many popular imports.
With over 20 Hi-def TVs lining the bar and dining areas, Hooligan’s is popular among locals and tourists as one of the best bars in Billings to watch various sporting events.
But, not only does Hooligan’s attract a plethora of sports fans, but they also give back to the local sporting community. Every Monday, Hooligan’s holds a community night in which they donate 20% of all sales to local sports teams, schools, and other charities.
What to Try
Hooligan’s offers a wide variety of specials throughout the week. The bar’s Thursday night Power Hour between 10 pm and 11 pm is a great way to try many local brews for only $1/well beer.
2. Tiny’s Tavern
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First opened in 1983, Tiny’s Tavern has been a favorite local bar in Billings for nearly 40 years.
While the bar welcomes fans of all NFL teams and plays a wide variety of games, they offer a heightened experience for fans of the Denver Broncos. Tiny’s Tavern organizes weekly NFL squares for their patrons and runs a ticket board for Broncos fans to buy and sell admissions to upcoming games.
In the bar, Tiny’s features several local and import drinks, a full-service kitchen, and a selection of game machines that include video poker and line games. However, perhaps the greatest feature of Tiny’s is their outdoor patio capable of seating 300 guests.
Opening in the spring and operating throughout the summer, Tiny’s patio is a popular gathering spot in Billings.
Here guests can mingle with their friends and family while enjoying the full service of the bar, the beautiful Montana weather, and live music performances on the weekends.
What to try
Tiny’s Tavern is famous for its cajun chicken wings. These are perhaps best sampled during the bar’s all-you-can-eat chicken buffet held every Monday night.
Also worth sampling is Tiny’s Sunday morning Mexi breakfast and brunch, which comes with $12 buckets of Coors Light and Millers Light.
3. Squire Lounge & Patio
Squire Lounge and Patio always have something entertaining going on between their bar patio, casino games, and daily events.
In the bar, patrons have their choice of local craft beers and a massive liqueur bar for all of their favorite cocktails.
Connected to the main bar, Squire Lounge’s casino room welcomes its guests to try their luck at one of the video keno, poker, and line games available as part of their vast service offerings.
But of course, when visiting Squire Lounge and Patio, visitors should always check the myriad of events the bar hosts throughout the week.
Along with hosting live music every weekend, Squire Lounge holds a weekly Bingo Night every Wednesday starting at 7 pm and again on Sundays starting at 1 pm.
What To Try
Squire Lounge and Patio host some amazing NFL Sunday and Monday specials during the football season. On Sundays, visitors will be welcomed with an NFL Potluck, where they can try some fantastic local homemade dishes.
Squire Lounge doubles down on the football specials by offering free chicken wings and $2.75 shots of fireball and Dr. McGillicuddy’s during every Monday night game.
4. The High Horse Saloon & Eatery
