Best Bars &amp; Saloons in South Dakota — Ranked

Kickstands Bar & Grill

Kickstands Bar & Grill is a year-round dining and entertainment destination located at Exit 37 off I-90, featuring a full-service restaurant, campground, and live music stages.

Knuckle Brewing Company

Sturgis' first craft brewery, offering award-winning house-made beers and brick-fired pizzas in a historic downtown building.

Loud American Sturgis

Home of the legendary beef tenderloin steak tips, this year-round Main Street venue serves as a premier eatery and live music hub in downtown Sturgis.

Oasis Lounge

Oasis Lounge is a year-round downtown Sturgis staple known for its massive interior and distinctive palm-tree sign.

Oggie's Sports Bar & Grille

Oggie's Sports Bar & Grille is located inside The Lodge at Deadwood and serves a full range of meals from breakfast to late-night. It offers a lively sports-viewing environment with 12 high-definition screens and a varied menu of American pub fare.

Old Style Saloon 10

Known as the only museum with a bar, this historic Deadwood landmark features sawdust floors, a collection of over 400 whiskeys, and Wild Bill Hickok's death chair.

Old Style Saloon No. 10

Step into a living museum and whiskey bar where Wild Bill Hickok played his final hand of poker. This historic Deadwood landmark features the state's largest whiskey selection and daily Old West reenactments.

One Eyed Jacks Saloon

One Eyed Jacks Saloon is a massive multi-level venue on Main Street known for its Victorian mahogany bars and expansive views of the Sturgis Rally.

Paddy O'Neill's-Deadwood

Authentic Irish pub inside the Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort with Deadwood's largest selection of craft beers and 48 fine whiskeys.

SBB Roadhouse

SBB Roadhouse is a prominent bar and BBQ destination within The Knuckle complex in downtown Sturgis. It serves Carolina-style smoked meats and craft beers from The Knuckle Brewing Company.

Saloon No. 10

Saloon No. 10 is a historic Deadwood destination known as the 'Only Museum in the World with a Bar,' where Wild Bill Hickok was shot in 1876.

Sick-N-Twisted Brewery

Sick-N-Twisted Brewery in Deadwood features over a dozen rotating taps and shares its space with Naughti Wines on historic Main Street. The location serves stone-baked pizzas and smoked wings in a relaxed, taproom setting.

Sidehack Saloon

Sidehack Saloon is a prominent rally destination on Lazelle Street in Sturgis, offering a mix of live entertainment and a full-service breakfast and bar menu.

Stan & Ollie's Pub at the Historic Iron Horse Inn

Stan & Ollie's Pub is a basement-level taproom in the historic 1893 Iron Horse Inn featuring live music and artisan pizza. Located one block off Main Street, it offers a laid-back atmosphere with house-made snacks and craft beer.

Sturgis Brewing Company

Sturgis Brewing Company is a local craft brewery and restaurant featuring a full kitchen and an expansive selection of house-brewed beers.

The Knuckle Brewing Company

Sturgis' first brewpub and home to South Dakota's longest bar, offering on-site craft beer and a diverse menu in a museum-like historic setting.

The Knuckle Saloon

The Knuckle Saloon is a historic Sturgis landmark featuring South Dakota's longest bar and an on-site museum. It houses the city's first brewery and a full-service restaurant on land once owned by the town's namesake.

The Monkey Bar

Located inside Deadwood's only custom motorcycle shop, The Monkey Bar serves ice-cold beer and South Dakota wines to riders visiting the Black Hills.

The Nugget Saloon

The Nugget Saloon is a rustic, spacious watering hole on historic Main Street featuring handcrafted cocktails and on-site dining from Boss Pizza & Chicken.

The Stockade

A historic Main Street saloon in Deadwood dating back to 1877, known for its rustic atmosphere and classic bison burgers.

The Veranda

The Veranda is a seasonal rooftop bar located atop the Historic Franklin Hotel, offering panoramic views of Deadwood's Main Street and surrounding landmarks. It serves a full selection of cocktails and beer in an open-air setting overlooking Outlaw Square.

VFW Deadwood

VFW Post 5969, also known as the Black Hills Post, offers a full-service bar and gaming in a restored 1930s automotive building.

Eye Candy Saloon

The Eye Candy Saloon is a 14,000-square-foot events center and bar situated eight miles east of Sturgis at the Shade Valley Camp Resort. It serves as a major hub for live entertainment and social gatherings during the annual motorcycle rally.