13 Best Cocktail Bars in Anchorage

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Ginger

Ginger Fine Dining • $$
425 W 5th Ave, Anchorage

Customers` Favorites

General TSO’Anders Fried Chicken
Alaskan Baked Sea Scallops Mac
Kobe Beef Cheeseburger
Panang Beef Curry
Spicy Tuna Tower
Seared Ahi Tuna
Poke Bowl

“Dinner Review aka a search for Sunday night fancy food . I understand why so many places take Sunday and Monday off, but for folks with off set schedules - finding a nicer place to eat out can be a challenge when it's not Friday or Saturday.Often recommend here for a celebration meal. ginger came through as expected. Amazingly consistent after 17 years.We had a 6pm reservation but it was not needed. They could have taken a walk-in party easily through 8pm. Service was fast. Bar was busier than restaurant.What we had:SHAREDPomme Frites - sharable portion, came hot and crispy and stayed that way to the bottom of the cone. These are worth the trip alone. Have frites and drinks for a complete experience. (Not pictured, standard fry shape, served in a cone)Eggrolls- also very hot (I can't stand food that has obviously sat under a warmer) beware of grease that may burn, good dipping sauce, packed with meat (half a roll hiding in back of my salad)HIMFried Chicken- best dish of the night, chickpea flour is a unique coating, big chicken chunks, spicey sauce (make your lips a little poofy spicey, not eyes watering spicey). Husband would have preferred it be dark meat, but still loved it.MEBanana lemon grass soup with crab and eggplant. Yup it sounds weird. Yup it's always tasty. I got the bowl but took half home (appetizers were filling). VERY light on crab and you need to enjoy eating long strands of grass. I'm fine with both as the overall dish is well constructed.Strawberry salad- I enjoy butter lettuce but it's a softer leaf that got drowned by the dressing when mixed up. I'd get all dressing on the side next time. Nuts and strawberries were excellent. Not sure where they found ripe berries in March but yum!Dessert- matcha creme brulee. Shell has more than the classic crunch so be prepared for shards of sugar. Custard was very thick and great green tea flavor, sweet not grassy. More tasty strawberries. It's a lot for one person but I'm a trooper. Husband opted for a Spanish coffee instead which is so fantastically complex and a great dessert drink.Beverages-Cosmo- light pour great for a DD, not great as a cocktail (pictured)Vieux carre- complex new Orleans style cocktail. Get it if you like strong stuff (pictured)Pineapple shrub mocktail (not pictured). Stupid good flavor. House made shrub.Classic martini (not pictured)- served in a vintage round glass not an 80s v shape which is fun. Gin is gin. ??‍♀️“

4.6 Superb153 Reviews
Spenard Roadhouse American • $$
1049 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried Calamari Strips
Halibut Fish and Chips
Three Carnitas Tacos
House Garden Salad
Halibut and Chips
Tomato Basil Soup
Super Tater Tots
Bacon Jam Burger
Brussels Sprouts

“Our waiter was awesome. The food was fantastic. We ordered a BLT. It's not on the menu, but you can order it. It's delicious. I got the Tomato Basil soup with mine and my husband got the Super Tots and a side salad with his. The soup was delicious also.Parking: Somewhat difficult to find parking at rush times, but we got there before the rush hour.“

4.5 Superb125 Reviews
Time Out Lounge Cocktail Bar • $
4600 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage

“It's an excellent bar atmosphere that offers pool and even $3 shots. I had an Apple Pie shot with my beer and the flavors blend. The bouncers are good at recognizing drunk behavior and do their job on point. It's an excellent trade if you don't like downtown Anchorage.“

4.7 Superb28 Reviews
Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar Bistros • $$$
328 G St, Anchorage

Customers` Favorites

Vegetable Wellington
Halibut Cheeks
Fried Burrata
Baked Alaska
Deviled Eggs

“It’s a (somewhat) hidden gem for excellent food, wine, and cocktails. Foodies will love it. I have been coming back for years for the flights of wine and small plates of interesting tidbits……but sometimes find myself ordering the big plates! Suddenly a glass of wine will appear in front of you that you have never experienced before and may never experience again.“

4.5 Superb84 Reviews
Reilly's Cocktail Bar • $$
317 W Fireweed Ln, Anchorage

Customers` Favorites

Irish Cream Coffee

“The bar is quaint. I met a friend here. She has been coming here for years. The bartender was great.The patrons - well... interesting. I walked into the bar to order a drink. I set the empty glasses on the bar. No one said anything to me. I felt like an outsider. If the bartender said something to me I didn't hear him. However, he brought over new drinks, set them on the bar, and walked away.I was sitting outside in the sun. Rare opportunity to do so. A guy walked up the the table to talk to my friend. I asked permission to touch his beard but touched it before he gave permission. I said "oh sorry" but I do owe him a full apology. Boundaries and consent are important. I had a few drinks at this point, but no excuse.Then awhile later another guy walked out of the bar. I said "oh, he has a nice beard too." Please note I was 6-8 feet away at this point. This guy screamed! Actually screamed! He said "Don't touch my beard! You touched that other guys beard! Don't touch mine!" as he ran away.I thought he was joking because I have NEVER seen a grown man act that way. So I took a couple steps towards him. I did not touch him at all. I finished visiting with my friend and finished my drink. A bit later I went in to pay my tab. Again - NO ONE SAID ANYTHING TO ME. I felt like an intruder. An outsider. I stood at the end of the bar to pay my tab. Further down the bar I saw the guy with the beard. The guy who ran & screamed. I still thought he was joking/playing so I went and stood next to him. Again - I DID NOT TOUCH HIM AT ALL. No part of me touched any part of him. He screamed "Get away from me!!!" and ran out the door. I then went back to the end of the bar to pay my tab. A very nice gentleman at the end of the bar helped me. I am not sure what was going on with the other man. I will apologize for upsetting him, but I never touched him or even said anything to him! I am assuming mental issues but I don't know. The bartender was great, although very quiet. The bar was very clean, the bathrooms were very clean. No food available.I hear the Irish coffees are fantastic. I am not sure if I will go back. If you're looking for a quiet place with summer outdoor seating and good drinks, then give Reilly's a chance. Just don't expect a warm welcome.“

4.6 Superb39 Reviews
Anchorage Distillery Distilleries • $$
6310 A St, Anchorage

“This place had exactly what I needed on a Friday night, a nice cute place with pretty cocktails and a good vibe. From the moment I walked in I was in the right place. The staff was so helpful, friendly, and so professional I loved it. And the cocktails ? excellent!! Loved it I’ll be back to thanks for giving me exactly what I was looking for!!“

4.7 Superb23 Reviews
Alaskan Spirits Distillery Distilleries • $$
7605 King St B, Anchorage

“Highly recommend this Anchorage distillery. We were the only patrons for most of our visit. We enjoyed their selection of vodka spirits and samples. Their menu is innovative. Loved their fireweed alpenglow, although the spiciness of their blueberry naughty was the best! Their bartender during Christmas week couldn't have been friendlier and more knowledgeable. We can't wait to return.“

4.6 Superb25 Reviews
Darwin's Theory Cocktail Bar • $$
426 G St, Anchorage

Customers` Favorites

Cabernet Sauvignon Mondavi
Pinot Noir Wild Horse
Complimentary Popcorn
Stella Artois
Darwin

“We like to stop in for a couple drinks. Only when in town. If your not a regular. You will probably not be treated very well. Almost invisible sometimes. We somewhat know the owner. There's a couple girls that work there that are amazing. Hope you ended up there when there working. Uselly late on the weekends .“

4.4 Superb54 Reviews
Avenue Bar Cocktail Bar • $
338 W 4th Ave, Anchorage

“It's a type of whole in the wall bar I justso happen to be looking for a last minute place when I got off from the rail for a cocktail and something quick to eat and the Google maps chose this as the the first place so I went and every now and then I go back.“

4.4 Superb40 Reviews
J J's Lounge Inc Cocktail Bar • $
624 Muldoon Rd, Anchorage
4.5 Superb14 Reviews
Panhandle Bar Cocktail Bar • $
312 W 4th Ave, Anchorage

“it's a comfortable, down to earth, hole in the wall, bar. Most everyone knows each other there, and it is full of memories for me personally, and full of history for everyone, ask the regulars, someone there has a story to tell...for the cost of a beer, perhaps.“

4.4 Superb14 Reviews
Pancho's Villa Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
3104 Spenard Rd, Anchorage

Customers` Favorites

Tacos 3 Item Combo Dinner
Ground Beef Enchiladas
Steak a La Mexicana
Ground Beef Nachos
3 Beef Taco Combo
Flautas De Pollo
Sampler Platter
Chips and Salsa
Pancho's Sampler
Chile Rellenos

“This place is full of LOVE!! Taste and service is just like the "No longer" Lamex!! Went here (Pancho's) for first time for lunch and it was GREAT!! Your Waitress is super great too! You don't get Service and food like this now days!! U Do here! 10 Stars!! Gallo's Sucks! Pancho's is AWESOME!!!!Kid-friendliness: Had boosters for our kids. Great service and Great food!! 10 stars!!“

4.3 Superb63 Reviews
Crossroads Lounge Cocktail Bar • $$
1402 Gambell St, Anchorage

“This bar has a very welcoming atmosphere with awesome bartenders and friendly patrons. I wish there were more pool tables but there are plenty of other games to play:) I love that there's a smoking section plus vending machines with cigarettes and snacks ? would recommend 10/10“

4.3 Superb21 Reviews
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