Ford's Bar

Sadly Ford's Bar is nothing more than a salty dive bar that doesn't have quite enough "charm" to be interesting. From the outside this place looks like its going to be classic, but once I walked in I was instantly disappointed by the fact that the very long bar doesn't have any TVs for sports viewing. The local clientele were all pretty rough (not the place for friendly banter if you are a solo business traveler like myself) and the troll behind the bar didn't crack a smile once! You can smoke inside, which was gross for me, but obviously cool if you are a smoker who doesn't want to freeze outside in Idaho Falls.

Pros
Cheap drinks! 2 for 1 Happy Hour 5PM-7PM
Karaoke Mon-Sat
Pool tables
PBR on tap

Cons
Not welcoming at all
No TVs for sports
You will smell like smoke when you leave

It always seems like a good idea to go there...until we actually get there. I don't always make the best decisions after I've been drinking.

This place is filthy, and reeks of urine and stale cigarettes. I'm afraid of catching something just by walking past the front door. Service is spotty, patrons are questionable.
Seriously, would it kill someone to clean the mirror on that beautiful old back bar? Or maybe wipe some tobacco stains off of the lovely wood paneled walls? The owner obviously doesn't take any pride in their establishment. It's beyond me why anyone goes there.

A fun place to go if you want to see IF nightlife?  I don't know, but we were thirsty and my wife wanted to sing karaoke, so we went inside.  Friendly people, good music and good prices on beer and other drinks!
Smoker friendly, so we felt at home!