Ryan Stewart
New Ford’s Bar in Idaho Falls is not where you go to buy a new Ford F-150, despite what the name might suggest, unless your idea of horsepower is a vodka Red Bull served by a guy named Trevor with face tattoos. Which I do!!
First off, shoutout to Idaho Falls for the sheer creativity in naming “Look, water falls here! Let’s call it Idaho Falls!” Genius.
And it seems they took a page straight outta Utah’s Book of Lazy Naming with their classics: Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, and brace yourselves North Salt Lake!
Did these two states have a Zoom meeting about how to name towns with the enthusiasm of a narcoleptic? I digress.
As for New Ford’s Bar, you won’t find a single pickup truck in sight, unless it’s painted on the wall next to a neon beer sign. What you will find is stiff drinks, local legends with mullets, and the occasional game of pool that ends in tears or friendship bracelets.
Don’t ask what’s in the ladies bathroom unless you’re looking for a good time or a federal investigation. There’s an energy in this bar that says “we gave up in 1993 and never looked back,” and honestly, that’s kind of the charm behind this place. Reminder, stay out of the ladies bathroom!
Just know that when you walk in, you’re not buying a Ford, you’re buying a story you’ll be too embarrassed to tell your mom but not your dad!
… moreDivinely Protected_
This was absolutely the winner for clubs/bars in idaho falls period!!
The dance floor, music, darts, games, drinks, zero cover & the ppl made this bar shine far above all the rest. This is the only bar I’ll go back to in idaho falls. ❤️
… moreSamantha Brice
Mercedes is the best bartender in Idaho Falls! I stand true to this! Travelling thru from Canada and she made us some classics from back home, and made us feel at home in her hometown! Thanks girl! I wish you all the best send me one of those crop top hoodies.
… moreRay Allen
This bar used to be cool. I remember it used to be the place to be 5 years ago. Issue is it’s friday night and there was NO ONE at the bar. It felt like it was a Wednesday or Thursday night in downtown IF at this bar. My friends and I were there from 10 to midnight. We finally left to check out the other bars. Every other bar besides this one was popping off. Not sure who manages or runs Ford’s nowadays. But they should think about a new profession. My 6 year old son would be better at attracting people to a bar on Friday night then whoever is the owner/managers. We ended up walking to a bar two streets over and they were full of people it was so much easier to socialize with others for the rest of the night at any other place than this one.
… moreRuth Butler
When I visited recently, I noticed that there weren’t many people there. The room itself appeared tidy and well-maintained, but it was a little too quiet for my taste. I just wish I could talk to more people.
… moreOlivia Lower
They don’t have drinks, but they have the best food on the man. I’m using voice to text so I hope this makes sense. I went there on Friday August seventh and eighth and I had the best service ever in my life. They’re so amazing and they made my 21st so special. I really hope that they get recognized for how amazing they all are! Especially the girl with the blackish hair she’s younger and then the girl with the blonde hair and then there’s another lady who’s a little bit older but not old just a little bit older and she was wearing the cutest black top ever ! they are just all the best every single one of them and they deserve a raise! Everyone should tip them all their money! They’re so awesome!
… morePaul Kellor
I used to be a regular here in 2004 when the train I worked on parked for the night at Melaleuca.
I loved the bartenders, the historical aspect and horse rings out front.
I mastered the way unlevel shuffleboard table and even shit some good darts there
I wish I could move there but don’t know the job situation… is?
… morePaige
Women beware. My girlfriends and I were treated very poorly. The staff ignored us and one of our friends was told to leave after telling someone that was the manager or maybe and owner to stop bugging us. Funny how some people think that owning a bar makes them attractive and then they can’t handle rejection when they are told it in fact does not.
… moreAngelica Robbins
Chill atmosphere, good drink prices. They have everything here- pool, darts, SHUFFLEBOARD (we had a blast learning how to play!), a separate room for dancing/karaoke, and a long, old school style bar if you just wanna hang.
Amber, the bartender, made us feel SO welcome, she was super awesome.
We’ve been here twice, and the second time we drove from Pocatello to Idaho Falls just for this bar. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a genuine bar atmosphere.
… moreJo Garcia
This place doesn’t seem to care too much about non locals. Drinks took forever, and very overwhelming environment imo
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