Filling Station

Great place on the edge of town!  When downtown is overflowing with tourists and students, head out here! It's a classic roadhouse - almost out of the movies classic. Big bar, nice selection of beer on tap, lots of tables, lots of space - pretty limited menu though - but don't let that turn you away. We were here in the late afternoon on a weekday and there were just a handful of folks enjoying something cold. Drink prices are very reasonable.  Did I mention the free peanuts and fresh popcorn to munch on.

I wanted to get a good vibe of the local scene in Bozeman and went to check out this place and hear some live music on a Monday night.  My take:  I like!  The music groups varied from the UK and from Portland.  I pulled up a seat at the bar and spent the evening listening to good live music while also meeting some nice people.  The bartender was friendly and kept an eye on me as I was flying solo that night, the doorman was cool as he actually tapped me on the shoulder to pay the cover (as he was playing pool and missed me as i came in).  I heard it gets more packed on the  weekend.  Drinks were very reasonable and my only regret is that it may be a long time till I come back.  I highly recommend to see live music and meet some nice, laidback people.

Classic roadhouse bar. With live music.

Bozeman locals know this place more as a music venue than a roadhouse dive bar. Stop by on a weekday before 5pm and you'll see this venue's other side. I've met a few regulars hanging out here on their way home from work telling stories of wars, women and motorcycle wrecks.

Go for a show. But don't drive drunk. It's outside of town and you will get pulled over.