It seems as if there are trendy new bars and restaurants popping up all over Montana. And while we think that’s fantastic, sometimes nothing tops drinking a cold beer and eating a big meal at an old-fashioned small-town bar and grill with cooks who don’t care how their food looks on Instagram. We don’t even think American Bar has an Instagram account… but if they did, it would be filled with photos of their two-headed calf.

American Bar can be found in Stockett, a tiny town of less than 200 located about 17 miles south of Great Falls.

James C / TripAdvisor This classic bar has been a local hot spot for over 100 years.

American Bar first opened in 1915, and it was a loud, thriving place even then.

James C / TripAdvisor It was originally opened by two brothers, changing ownership a number of times over the years. Stockett was once a booming coal-mining town, but its population dwindled after the Gulch coal mines were shut down in 1946. Still, this rowdy bar survived.

These days, American Bar is lively as ever, hosting regular events, live music, and themed parties…

American Bar /Facebook

…and if you have one too many on Saturday night, just stop by for Hair of the Dog Sundays.

American Bar / Facebook Enjoy a delicious breakfast and this legendary Build Your Own Mary (or Cesar) far.

The menu consists of classic bar food like fried appetizers, burgers, and stacked sandwiches.

American Bar / Facebook Their famous sandwiches are piled so high with toppings, you’ll have to pick them apart to eat them.

But what really sets this place apart from all others is the taxidermy… specifically, the two-headed calf.

American Bar / Facebook And no, this does not mean you’re seeing double.

Allegedly, this two-headed cow was born on the Kessner Ranch around 1963 and lived for about 15 minutes.

American Bar / Facebook And now, it enjoys eternal life here at the bar.

American Bar opens on Wednesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

American Bar / Facebook Closing hours vary, but they’re always open until midnight on the weekends.

Check out the full menu and entertainment calendar for American Bar here.

James C / TripAdvisor

This classic bar has been a local hot spot for over 100 years.

It was originally opened by two brothers, changing ownership a number of times over the years. Stockett was once a booming coal-mining town, but its population dwindled after the Gulch coal mines were shut down in 1946. Still, this rowdy bar survived.

American Bar /Facebook

American Bar / Facebook

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and this legendary Build Your Own Mary (or Cesar) far.

American Bar / Facebook

Their famous sandwiches are piled so high with toppings, you’ll have to pick them apart to eat them.

And no, this does not mean you’re seeing double.

And now, it enjoys eternal life here at the bar.

Closing hours vary, but they’re always open until midnight on the weekends.

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Address: 6 Front St, Stockett, MT 59480, USA