Brannigan’s Pub

Family-owned Irish pub in downtown Kalispell with corned beef, pasties, live session music and trivia nights.

When to come

Monday evenings for the Irish Session Players (6–8 PM on both floors) or Thursday for trivia upstairs; go before 9 PM because the kitchen closes then.

Dining

Dining★ 4.4

Brannigan's Pub is a family-owned Irish pub in downtown Kalispell at 101 East Center Street, open since 2012 and named for Isabel Brannigan Rose, whose family recipes shape the menu. Expect corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, cottage pie, hand-crafted pasties and hand-battered cod alongside a customizable pub burger and a Reuben. There is live Irish session music on Mondays, whiskey specials on Wednesdays and trivia on Thursdays, with a limited menu on Sundays. Downtown Kalispell is about 33 miles from the West Entrance of Glacier via US 2 east, so it suits an evening after the park rather than a pre-dawn start.

Quick facts

Cuisine Type
Irish pub fare
Meals Served
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Signature Dishes
Braised corned beef and cabbage, huckleberry pork shank, cottage pie, bangers and mash, hand-crafted pasties, hand-battered cod, Guinness chicken wings and Irish nachos.
Local Specialties
Huckleberry shows up on the menu in the huckleberry pork shank and the Huckleberry Turkey Bacon Melt.

What to order

Cuisine Type
Irish pub fare
Meals Served
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Signature Dishes
Braised corned beef and cabbage, huckleberry pork shank, cottage pie, bangers and mash, hand-crafted pasties, hand-battered cod, Guinness chicken wings and Irish nachos.
Local Specialties
Huckleberry shows up on the menu in the huckleberry pork shank and the Huckleberry Turkey Bacon Melt.
Menu Recommendations
Corned beef and cabbage or the pasties for the Irish core of the menu; the huckleberry pork shank for something local.

Prices & reservations

Price Range Symbols
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Hours & seating

Operating Hours
Mon–Sat 11 AM–10 PM, Sun 12–6 PM; kitchen closes 9 PM Mon–Sat and 5 PM Sun
Closed Days
Open daily; Sunday runs shorter hours with a limited menu.

Visit strategy

Best For
  • Evening after the park
  • Irish comfort food
  • Trivia and live music
Not Ideal For
Early breakfast before the park, or a late dinner after 9 PM.
Service Type
Table service pub
Vibe
  • Traditional Irish pub
  • Neighborhood
  • Two floors
  • Live music
Busiest Times
Event nights (Monday music, Wednesday whiskey and prime rib specials, Thursday trivia) from 6 PM.
Tips Advice
  • The kitchen closes at 9 PM Monday–Saturday and 5 PM Sunday, an hour before the bar, so do not roll in from Going-to-the-Sun Road at 9:30 expecting dinner.
  • Sunday is a limited menu and shorter hours.
  • Groups of 10 or more have an 18% gratuity added.

More details

House Made
Hand-crafted pasties and hand-battered cod; the menu draws on family favorites passed through several generations.
Unique Factor
The recipes come from Isabel Brannigan Rose, a Montana settler whose family cooking carried through several generations to this downtown pub.
Best Time To Visit
Monday evenings for the Irish Session Players (6–8 PM on both floors) or Thursday for trivia upstairs; go before 9 PM because the kitchen closes then.
The Order Strategy
Share Irish nachos or Reuben rolls, then pick one traditional plate (cottage pie, bangers and mash) and one Montana twist (huckleberry pork shank).
The Vibe Check
A second floor for trivia and music; a downtown neighborhood pub rather than a tourist stop.
The Crowd Factor
Just over 1,000 Google reviews at 4.4; expect locals on event nights and a full room during summer evenings.
Eat Here If Skip If
EAT HERE IF: you want a proper Irish pub dinner downtown with live music or trivia after a park day. SKIP IF: you need dinner after 9 PM, a Sunday full menu, or a quick pre-drive breakfast.
Distance From Park
About 33 miles to the West Entrance at West Glacier via US 2 east; Glacier Park International Airport is about 30 miles west of the West Entrance.
Review Summary
Google rating 4.4 from about 1,004 reviews, consistent with a well-regarded local pub that draws a steady downtown crowd.

Location

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Brannigan's from Glacier National Park?

Downtown Kalispell is about 33 miles from West Glacier via US 2 east; allow 45 minutes to an hour.

Do I need a reservation?

The website does not list a reservation policy; call (406) 393-2418 for larger groups, and note the 18% gratuity for parties of 10 or more.

Is Brannigan's open on Sunday?

Yes, noon to 6 PM with the kitchen closing at 5 PM and a limited menu.

Are there vegetarian or gluten-free options?

The online menu does not mark vegetarian or gluten-free items; salads and the soup of the day are the lighter choices, and staff can advise.

What nights have live music or trivia?

Irish Session Players play Mondays 6–8 PM, trivia runs Thursdays upstairs, and Sundays have an open mic.

Beldi

Seasonal Mediterranean plates using local Montana produce; GF options available, but GF environment not guaranteed.

Sources

Editorial review: YourNPGuide Editorial Team. Information is compiled from official sources, verified traveler reviews, and editorial research; no firsthand visit is implied unless explicitly documented. Learn how YourNPGuide works.

Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.