The Great Northern Bar & Grill

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Overview

At a Glance

Best For

Vibe

What Makes It Special

Historic 1919 bar with a long-running live music scene in downtown Whitefish

Must-Try Items

Signature Dishes: Smash Burger; Fish Tacos; Becky's Lasagna

Smash Burger is the crowd favorite

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays outside happy hour; early evening is best to beat crowds. For live music, plan around Thursday-Saturday shows and summer Tue/Wed sets.

Tips & Advice

Hit the deck in summer for ivy-draped ambiance.
Go early to grab a seat before the weekend rush.
Try Kokanee on tap for a local-brew pairing.

Skip If

Guests seeking a quiet, refined dining experience; scenes can be loud during live music

Family Info

Kids welcome before 9 PM; kids menu available

Details

Menu & Food

Meals Served: Lunch, Dinner

Signature Dishes: Smash Burger; Fish Tacos; Becky's Lasagna

Local Specialties: Huckleberry Spinach Salad; Buffalo; Kokanee Beer (Glacier Fresh)

Insider Tips: Smash Burger; Fish Tacos; Huckleberry Spinach Salad

Dietary Options:

Drinks & Beverages

Bar: Full bar with 29 beers on tap, including local craft beers

Local Beers: Local craft beers on tap

Happy Hour: Daily 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Dining Experience

Service: Table service

Reservations: Walk-in only. No reservations accepted.

Dress Code: Casual

Noise Level: Moderate to loud during live music and happy hour

Outdoor Seating: 1

Family Info: Kids welcome before 9 PM; kids menu available

Age Policy: All ages before 9 PM; after 9 PM may be restricted

Hours & Timing

Hours: Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Busiest Times: Saturday mornings, happy hour, and live music events

Amenities & Services

Parking Available (Street parking around the venue; expect limited spaces at peak times.)
Accepts: Credit Card, Debit Card

Accessibility:

Accessibility details not provided in the research; some indoor seating and a deck with a summer stage.

Reviews

★★★★☆

4.3 /5

Based on 1369 Google reviews

Reviews from Google

This place is pretty cool. Not a big fan of ordering at a station in thw back for the bar. Food was pretty good but not awesome. Would come back for a drink for sure though.

Very cool bartenders, nice bar feel. Great beers on tap. Blackfoot IPA is a great one you start with.

We didn’t get food but it looked great. If you love a local dive bar with beer in a mason jar with many local brewery flavors this is your bar. Great service. In a great little town. The food park across the street is also a great food spot. We came back twice to this bar. Loved it.

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FAQs

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, children are welcome before 9 PM and a kids menu is available.

Is there outdoor seating?

Is there parking nearby?

Is there a dress code?

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