Pengilly's Saloon Bars
Escape the Hustle and Bustle
Boise,
ID, 83702
United States
+1 208 345 6344
Overview
One of Boise's true "local" bars, this saloon has pleased its patrons for decades. In lieu of loud music and gimmicks, the tavern features stiff drinks, great conversation and a laid-back ambience. Its gorgeous old-style serving bar—complete with antique cash register still in use—also complements the high-backed, wooden booths. It's a great escape from the elbow-to-elbow traffic that often defines the downtown's weekend nightlife.
My kind've place, looks like it hasn't changed in decades, (which I found out from the bartender it hadn't) the staff was fantastic!! good music! *** dont change a thing ***
One of the best things about Pengilly's Saloon is the music and the best music these days in Frim Fram Four. I first set foot in Pengilly's on January 16th, 1982. It was my 21st birthday, and I was a student at the local University. What Much of what I recall, is still the same, the smoke, the strong drinks and the regulars - the color of Boise. The band members of Frim Fram were children, however, those who inspired them were already on the scene. Violinist, Jonah Shue, was trained at the BERKEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC. Thankfully, he returned to his hometown and on of his upstarts in the Frim Fram Four. You can hear them every Thursday night at Pengilly's Saloon. The main objective of the group is to bring Swing back to Boise. Back because, as it was everywhere once upon a time, it was also here. A new generation, I am happy to say, including myself, is being turned on to it all over again. Don
This is one great bar. The Cheers of boise. The neighborhood bar without the neighborhood.
