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🌲 Spokane Downtown Bar Crawl: The Pacific Northwest's Hidden Gem

Spokane's downtown bar scene is one of the Pacific Northwest's best-kept secrets.

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THE VIBE

Spokane's nightlife is surprisingly diverse and vibrant, offering a blend of intimate craft cocktail bars, lively dance clubs, and a strong live music scene. It caters to a wide range of preferences, from those seeking a cozy, unique experience to those looking for high-energy entertainment.

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Friday and Saturday are the most popular nights for going out, with many venues featuring live music, dueling piano shows, and DJ sets. Thursdays also offer options like jazz swing dancing.

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TOP NIGHTLIFE NEIGHBORHOODS

Downtown SpokaneπŸ“ Main Avenue, Riverside Avenue, Division Street, Post Street

Diverse, with options ranging from speakeasies and craft cocktail bars to live music venues and dance clubs. Caters to a range of tastes, from intimate settings to high-energy party environments.

Best for: diverse nightlife experiences, from intimate to high-energy

Garland DistrictπŸ“ Garland Avenue

Vibrant, artsy, trendy, with live music and unique eateries. Known for its charming, historic feel.

Best for: artsy vibe, live music, unique eateries

MillwoodπŸ“ various drinking establishments within a two-block radius

More local, neighborhood feel with various drinking establishments.

Best for: local neighborhood bar experience

TOP BARS IN SPOKANE

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SUGGESTED CRAWL ROUTE

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Start your night in Downtown Spokane at the hidden gem, Cease & Desist Book Club (108 N Washington St), for some unique craft cocktails in a speakeasy setting. Next, head to Volstead Act (12 N Post St) for more prohibition-era inspired drinks and a cozy atmosphere. Continue the downtown crawl to Baby Bar (827 W 1st Ave), a quirky spot with fresh-squeezed juice cocktails. For a change of pace and some lively entertainment, make your way to The Ridler Piano Bar (718 W Riverside Ave) for dueling pianos and a high-energy crowd. Finish your night with some tacos and tequila at Borracho Tacos & Tequileria (211 N Division St), known for its vibrant atmosphere and delicious Mexican fare.

INSIDER TIPS

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Spokane's nightlife is generally casual. You'll fit in whether you're dressed up or in more relaxed attire. However, some of the more upscale cocktail bars might warrant a slightly dressier approach. It's best to check the venue's vibe if you're unsure.

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Many bars, like Zola and Baby Bar, offer excellent happy hour deals on both drinks and food. This is a great way to experience Spokane's craft cocktail scene without breaking the bank.

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Spokane offers a range of experiences. If you're looking for a lively crowd and dancing, check out places like Borracho or The Ridler. For a more intimate and cozy atmosphere, Baby Bar or Cease & Desist Book Club are great choices.

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Spokane has a thriving live music scene. Zola features live music nightly, and The Ridler Piano Bar has dueling piano shows on weekends. Keep an eye out for local listings for other venues like The Knitting Factory or smaller spots with acoustic acts.

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While Downtown Spokane has a concentration of bars, don't overlook areas like the Garland District for its artsy vibe and unique eateries, or Millwood for a more local neighborhood bar experience.

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AVERAGE DRINK PRICES
🍺 Beer$6-$8
🍸 Cocktail$10-$15
πŸ₯ƒ Shot$5-$8
RATINGS
Venue Density84%
Neighborhood Variety84%
Insider Tips90%
Crawl-ability82%
QUICK STATS
Neighborhoods3
Featured Bars6
Insider Tips5
Read Time5 min
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