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More than perhaps any bar in Boise, Pengilly's lives up to the name "western bar," with its huge back-of-the-bar mirror, intricate ceiling molding and ancient hardwood floors. Locals bring their out-of-town friends to show off the ambiance, but love the place themselves for its inexpensive drinks, awesome patio and live music. facebook.com/pengillyssaloon

2nd Place: Humpin' Hannah's, humpinhannahs.com

3rd Place: Press & Pony, pressandpony.com