What comes to mind when you think of classic Montana entertainment? Good food, live music, delightful company, and ice-cold beverages? You’ll find all that and more at Gunsight Saloon, a relatively new pub in Columbia Falls with a whole lot of history behind it. This is the perfect place to spend a Saturday night (or random Tuesday afternoon).
Gunsight Saloon is located in the heart of downtown Columbia Falls.
Petra263PA / TripAdvisor The eatery opened in 2018, but the building’s history goes back much farther. It was once The Last Chance Theater, then The Sportsman, and most recently, The Bandit Saloon.
The space has been entirely revamped and renovated.
Gunsight Saloon / Facebook But even though everything is modern and up-to-date, the space has an old school Western feel.
You’ll love the intricately detailed ceiling, ornate light fixtures, and glistening bar.
Petra263PA / TripAdvisor Despite these upscale details, this bar is pleasantly casual and laid back.
In the summertime, you can relax and enjoy a cold beer in the outdoor seating area.
Gunsight Saloon / Facebook The space has a second full bar, and this is where you can catch a lot of live music when the weather allows.
Despite being primarily billed as a bar, Gunsight Saloon is also a full-service, all-ages restaurant.
Mike Davis / Google The food menu includes burgers, sandwiches, small shared plates, and hearty entrees like Creamy Red Beans & Rice and Righteous Mac & Cheese.
Wash your dinner down with one of the specialty cocktails - some of which are on-tap - or a cold beer.
Lilaya B / Google Most of the beer is made right here in the Treasure State. There are always 20 beers on draft, although we don’t recommend trying them all in a single sitting.
Gunsight Saloon is delightfully charming, and despite being new, it feels nostalgic here.
Mark Dimont / Google The pub is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., except for Mondays, when they close at 9 p.m.
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Petra263PA / TripAdvisor
The eatery opened in 2018, but the building’s history goes back much farther. It was once The Last Chance Theater, then The Sportsman, and most recently, The Bandit Saloon.
Gunsight Saloon / Facebook
But even though everything is modern and up-to-date, the space has an old school Western feel.
Petra263PA / TripAdvisor
Despite these upscale details, this bar is pleasantly casual and laid back.
The space has a second full bar, and this is where you can catch a lot of live music when the weather allows.
Mike Davis / Google
The food menu includes burgers, sandwiches, small shared plates, and hearty entrees like Creamy Red Beans & Rice and Righteous Mac & Cheese.
Lilaya B / Google
Most of the beer is made right here in the Treasure State. There are always 20 beers on draft, although we don’t recommend trying them all in a single sitting.
Mark Dimont / Google
The pub is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., except for Mondays, when they close at 9 p.m.
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Address: 624 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, USA
