Windy Lightning
This was quite a unique experience. 2 of the bartenders were very kind. I do vanlife and the highway was shut down due to blizzard warnings. This was the closest place with food. Drinks. And music that was open until 330 am.
The crowd was chill and full of dancing, dancing to actual band with instruments. It was very cool. There’s a pool table, and the vibe is old school like.
… moreSean Donohue
This was a fantastic find! After meeting the previous owners at another spot, we dove in for local beer and ‘bbq your own burger’. We got great beef patties and all the fixings to do up on a gas grill in the bar. Sports, music and a great time!
… morebleesdo
Regulation beer joint in Ester AK about 4-5 miles outside of Fairbanks. On Main street which is a dirt road. Colorful locals arrive within a few minutes of opening. Bartender already pouring their drinks as they walk through the door. Pool table and lots of seating but most people sit at the very long bar. If you order a burger, they bring you a ball of ground chuck and tell you the grill is out front, cook it yourself. A little smokey (even the bartender smoked while working). Glad we stopped by on our way to Fairbanks.
… moreMichael Evart
Went Aug 21, bartender seemed nice to everyone but me. Extremely rude, not sure why she felt the need to single me out, but her employers and future patrons should know she is willing to treat someone poorly based solely on their appearance and not at all their actual character.
… moreLaura Cipielewski
Great little drinking establishment up in Ester, Alaska. On Sundays they have a gathering of Pickers. It was really fun to listen to the musicians that gather to play a little old and new music. The most adorable little girl bulldog was a patron on this day. I did not eat there, but they have a grill where you can prepare your own hamburger! I recommend this fun little place.
… moreSilvy Petrisor
Came across one of the worst bartenders of my life her name is worth Nessa. She kicked me out for talking about Plato.
… moreJoseph Hall
An Alaskan saloon, basically the Ester Community Center. Inexpensive beverages, pool, cook-your-own burgers. Will seem clubby if you’re new, but Ester loves people who can carry on a thoughtful conversation. Yes, at a bar.
… moreKim Hucker
We didn’t eat there, but wish I had. We stopped in on recommendations and loved the atmosphere and friendly bartender and patrons! I will definitely come back next time I am in the area!
… moreKathy Brumagin
One of the most awesome animal encounters I have had. The reindeer are friendly and the staff are knowledgeable and great. Definitely recommend this and if I come back to Fairbanks I will be sure to book again.
… moreFrank Chythlook
Grill your own burgers, a piano, guitars, a pool table, darts and some of the most interesting bathroom graffiti around are all great features, but the people of Ester are really the gold here.
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