Charlie's Bar

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  Regal Historic Establishment! Stupid strong drinks...Great bartenders...And some of the most interesting "Characters" in Missoula! Maybe you'll luck out and run in to the "Captain"...He's a sight to see that's fo sho! LOL!

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  Posted on 04.28.13 Mike M.

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  Esquire Magazine:
  15 Bars Every Man Should Drink In Before He Dies
  These are the places that every man should visit, whether in Tokyo or your backyard, and whether it was that Lincoln that drank there or Al Capone.
  
  Charlie B's, Missoula, Montana
  The best bar in one of America's best bar towns.
  
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  Posted on 01.13.13 Timmy B.

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  I can't think of many places that are better to throw back a beer.  Damn it, this place rocks and I'm never in Missoula.  The black and white photos that line the walls makes this place stellar in itself.  This was a stop while I was backpacking Montana, and I felt right at home in this place.  Friendly, local, beer.  Need I say more.

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  Posted on 05.28.12 Robert M.

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  Another standby during my UofM days in the '80s. Do they still have Thursday import nights?

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  Posted on 03.28.12 Joe B.

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  A crowded place with cheap beer and plenty of locals.
  
  I had read about the place in Esquire's List of Best Bars in America and it was a pretty cool place. A small kitchen in the back, a few Keno machines, and pictures of old time customers on the wall.

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  Posted on 09.08.11 Tony D.

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  Got a recommendation from a friend/local to check out Charlie's Bar.
  
  Great local dive bar filled with local characters.  
  Good atmosphere, decent drinks
  
  Glad I stopped in for a drink!

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  Posted on 08.26.11 Meghan B.

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  A few weeks ago during one of the surprise electrical storms that I so love in Missoula, I had this sudden urge to go to Charlie's for a cheap beer.  So I put on my rainboots (yes, I have rainboots) and walked to Charlie's in the rain.  Love this place.  Cheap beer, cheap drinks, fast service . . . and who doesn't love a good dive bar?  The best part was that I am new to Missoula, and I don't know many people here.  A painter came up to me to chat almost as soon as I sat down-- and soon I had five new friends with which to drink beer.  A woman at the bar asked me if I was ok and said, "This is a man's bar, honey-- we women have to stick together!"  Awesome experience.  I've been back at night when there is a younger crowd-- also fun.  I have yet to eat a the cafe, but their specials on the blackboard outside always sound delicious.

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  Posted on 07.30.11 Jennifer W.

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  What is there to say?  Your parents would not be proud to know you hang out here.  Two drinks and you'll be under the table- for less than $10!  It's by far the stiffest pour in town.  The pictures of (now mostly dead) loyal patrons are a sobering reminder of how you could end up looking if you continue to frequent this place.  But it's always packed, and you'll always know someone sitting at the bar.  The girls behind the bar are fast and friendly, and if Charlie is there drinks are often on him.  Combined with the unbeatable food coming out of the tiny Dinosaur Cafe window in the back, it's a heady way to spend an evening.  Almost always a place we end up with out of town guests because it's just so Missoula.  You won't see designer handbags or overdressed yuppies in here, it's still a sanctuary for those of us who increasingly hate what has become of our town.  I LOVE that the survey down below is asking me if they have coat check!!!  Hahahaha.

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  Posted on 05.22.11 Jess D.

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  If you're reading a review about Charlie B's you must be from out of town.  This is a locals' bar with good brews and a good selection of liquor.  The bartenders are friendly and good with their pours and Charlie is a fantastic guy.   The first time I ever came to Charlie B's he bought the entire bar a round of drinks (I'm not making any promises for you).  Also, the kitchen has a good selection of very tasty food that's much better than your average bar fair.  If you're stopping in Missoula and want to have a truly local taste while you scan the endless black & white photos of old patrons on the walls, then come here.  And leave Charlie a huge tip for god's sake.  He deserves it.

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  Posted on 01.17.11 DS M.

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  When I was in college at the University of Montana Charlie's intimidated me with its uber local patrons and pretty raucous atmosphere. As I got a little more comfortable in Missoula, it became the only place I would ever go. From the smoke to the strong drinks and really friendly bartenders, Charlies is the spot to get hammered and then wander back down across the bridge towards home. This place truly is "At the corner of Space and Time".

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  Posted on 11.02.07 Andrew W.

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