Chapel by the Pier
Bars, Pubs and Taverns
This is, far and away, the best place for craft beer in North Idaho. It's also my regular haunt if you want to meet for one.
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Idaho Pour Authority
203 Cedar StThis is, far and away, the best place for craft beer in North Idaho. It's also my regular haunt if you want to meet for one.
Although, for safety reasons, the oldest bar in Sandpoint had to discontinue axe throwing, the Tervan still features an Americanized-version of hammerschlagen, and, for those from other parts of the country, the novelty of being able to smoke cigarettes indoors. It's like going back in time. Plus, they have karaoke on the weekends!
Tervan Tavern
411 Cedar StAlthough, for safety reasons, the oldest bar in Sandpoint had to discontinue axe throwing, the Tervan still features an Americanized-version of hammerschlagen, and, for those from other parts of the country, the novelty of being able to smoke cigarettes indoors. It's like going back in time. Plus, they have karaoke on the weekends!
This is the best locally brewed beer, even if it's in Ponderay, a neighboring town to the north.
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Laughing Dog Brewing
805 Schweitzer Plaza DrThis is the best locally brewed beer, even if it's in Ponderay, a neighboring town to the north.
Utara Brewing Co.
214 Pine StGood beer and fantastic Indian cuisine!
A decent brewery for sure. Plus, they host the Pride Festival in July!
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Matchwood Brewing Company
513 Oak StA decent brewery for sure. Plus, they host the Pride Festival in July!
While the beer isn't the greatest, it's a great venue for catching a local band, especially in the summer.
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MickDuff's Brewing Co. - Beer Hall & Brewery Tasting Room
220 Cedar StWhile the beer isn't the greatest, it's a great venue for catching a local band, especially in the summer.
If you want the hard stuff (not just beer and wine) this is the spot.
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219 Lounge
219 N First AveIf you want the hard stuff (not just beer and wine) this is the spot.
Restaurants
Beyond the resonably-priced local wine, the pizzas, particularly the Drunken Mushroom, are phenomenal.
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Pend d'Oreille Winery Tasting Room
301 Cedar StBeyond the resonably-priced local wine, the pizzas, particularly the Drunken Mushroom, are phenomenal.
With some of the best cuisine in North Idaho, Trinity at City Beach features incredible lake and mountain views.
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Trinity At City Beach
58 Bridge StWith some of the best cuisine in North Idaho, Trinity at City Beach features incredible lake and mountain views.
For a pub, the food scene is remarkably strong.
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Eichardt's Pub Grill & Coffee
212 Cedar StFor a pub, the food scene is remarkably strong.
This is the best restaurant in town. Don't let the name mislead you as they have excellent fare for vegetarians.
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The Fat Pig
301 Cedar StThis is the best restaurant in town. Don't let the name mislead you as they have excellent fare for vegetarians.
In its new location, it's the closest restaurant. Classic Italian fare. The Artichoke Hearts Francaise is a killer appetizer.
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Arlo's Ristorante
124 S 2nd AveIn its new location, it's the closest restaurant. Classic Italian fare. The Artichoke Hearts Francaise is a killer appetizer.
Despite the lack of atmosphere (take it to go) it's easily the best Thai food in town.
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Secret Thai Cafe
218 Cedar StDespite the lack of atmosphere (take it to go) it's easily the best Thai food in town.
Not as good as Secret Thai, this locale does offer slightly better atmosphere if you plan on diningin.
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Thai Nigiri Restaurant
209 N First AveNot as good as Secret Thai, this locale does offer slightly better atmosphere if you plan on diningin.
Bab's Pizzeria
1319 US-2In a town with admittedly ho-hum pie, this is the best around.
It's not my favorite, but those who like it won't settle for anything less. The toppings are abundant, to say the least.
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Second Avenue Pizza
215 S 2nd AveIt's not my favorite, but those who like it won't settle for anything less. The toppings are abundant, to say the least.
Entertainment
All small towns have a cool historic theater and this is ours. If there's a performance, go. You won't be disappointed. (Incidentally, I played the role of Professor Plum in Clue.)
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Panida Theatre Inc
300 N First AveAll small towns have a cool historic theater and this is ours. If there's a performance, go. You won't be disappointed. (Incidentally, I played the role of Professor Plum in Clue.)
People visit for one of two things: the mountain or the lake. Enough said.
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Lake Pend Oreille
People visit for one of two things: the mountain or the lake. Enough said.
People visit for one of two things: the mountain or the lake. Enough said.
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10000 Schweitzer Mountain RdPeople visit for one of two things: the mountain or the lake. Enough said.
Coffee Shops
The best local coffee shop it town, bar none.
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Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters
524 Church StThe best local coffee shop it town, bar none.
Haircuts
Kylie is the best barber in town. Be sure to schedule your appointment at least a month in advance.
Cropper & Co. Barbershop
210 North 2nd AvenueKylie is the best barber in town. Be sure to schedule your appointment at least a month in advance.