Anchorage · Anchorage County, AK

Nightlife in Anchorage

Scout analyzed 92 Anchorage places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

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Typical spend

$50

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Downtown

4 matching spots

Taku / Campbell

2 matching spots

North Star

1 matching spots

Spenard

1 matching spots

Turnagain

1 matching spots

Mountain View

1 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

Downtown

Glacier Brewhouse

Glacier Brewhouse is suitable for a dinner outing, particularly good for groups or when visiting Anchorage, offering local seafood and house-brewed beers. Expect to spend $35-$75 per person for a 1.5-hour meal.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Avenue Bar

Avenue Bar is a good spot for evening drinks and conversation, suitable for a relaxed date or a catch-up with friends. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $30-70 per person on drinks and maybe a snack.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

North Star

Chilkoot Charlie's

Chilkoot Charlie's is a large nightclub suitable for a lively evening out, especially for live music or dancing. Expect to spend a few hours and $20-75 per person on drinks and possibly some food.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Spenard

Carousel Lounge

This cocktail bar is good for an evening drink or late-night entertainment, perhaps after dinner or before another activity. Expect to spend $25-50 per person for drinks.

CocktailsLive musicRelaxed

$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Darwin's Theory

Darwin's Theory is a good spot for evening drinks, offering cocktails and complimentary popcorn in a quirky setting. Expect to spend $25-60 per person for an hour or two.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$25–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Turnagain

Fancy Moose Lounge | Anchorage

This bar and grill is suitable for a casual evening meal or drinks, offering a relaxed spot that can be paired with local hotel stays or as a standalone local hangout. Expect to spend around $20-50 per person for an hour and a half visit.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Mountain View

Van's Dive Bar

Van's is a no-frills dive bar ideal for a casual evening drink or two, perhaps after dinner or as a late-night stop. Expect to spend $10-30 per person and stay for about 1.5 hours, enjoying the chill vibe and potential live music or darts.

CocktailsLive musicSports

$10–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Taku / Campbell

Peanut Farm

Peanut Farm is a sports bar with pub grub and a large selection of beers, suitable for watching games or a casual night out. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $20-$40 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsSports

$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Taku / Campbell

907 Alehouse and Grill

This is a casual bar and grill suitable for a relaxed meal or drinks. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $20-$45 per person for food and a drink.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Downtown

F Street Station

F Street Station is a low-key bar and grill, good for a casual meal or drinks. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-$45 per person on seafood and beer, or weekend brunch.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking