Bismarck, North Dakota · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Bismarck
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Our top picks are Blarney Stone Pub, 510.2 Speakeasy and Luft Rooftop Beer Garden.
These eight locally relevant bars, pubs and drink venues are physically located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The list includes cocktail lounges, a rooftop beer garden, pubs and a brewery with a full bar; Peacock Alley is excluded because its own site says its lease was not renewed.
$$ · 408 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Blarney Stone is a downtown Irish pub serving food and drinks. Its pub atmosphere, Irish music and selection of draft beers are among the features noted by visitors and local listings.
Best for: Irish pub atmosphere
$$$ · 510 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
510.2 Speakeasy is a cocktail lounge in the 510 Main Building, entered through Humpback Sally’s restaurant. A local drink-crawl account describes its menu as ranging from early-20th-century classics to house-created cocktails.
Best for: Cocktails
$$ · 510 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Luft is a rooftop beer garden and bar at 510 E Main. Reviews mention its indoor greenery, city views, outdoor patio and beer selection.
Best for: Rooftop drinks
$$ · 403 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Edwinton Brewing Company is a brewery in a historic train depot with a full bar and indoor and patio seating. A local drink-crawl account notes its craft beers on tap and describes the taproom’s communal-table setup.[web:fetch_url]
Best for: Craft beer
$$ · 1014 S 12th St, Bismarck, ND 58504
Pub 21 is a family-owned sports bar in Bismarck. Its official site lists 21 beers on tap, 21 cocktails and 21 food items, while reviewers mention the bar’s atmosphere and bartenders.
Best for: Sports bar
$$ · 1205 Northstar Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503
Crossroads Tavern is a Bismarck bar with games and events. Reviews mention its spacious setting, friendly staff, pinball and other games, as well as live music and dancing.
Best for: Games and live music
$ · 115 S 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501
The Elbow Room is a downtown bar with a full bar, bingo, darts and a pool table. The Downtown Bismarck Association lists those offerings and gives its address as 115 S 5th St.
Best for: Pool and darts
$$$ · 101 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501
Anima Cucina is an Italian restaurant and wine bar in downtown Bismarck. A local drink-crawl account describes its wine list as focused on Italian selections and notes staff-picked wine flights.[web:fetch_url]
Best for: Wine