11 bars, breweries and taprooms closed in the Boise area in 2024

Pour some for your friends, Boise – bars, breweries and taprooms that closed in 2024.

The buffalo club

After more than two decades, the grand nightclub at 10206 Fairview Ave. announced its closure. The news was announced in an online message written “with sadness and with the feeling that times are changing.” It was a major blow to Boise’s country music bar scene. In 2006, high school senior Taylor Swift even performed at the Buffalo Club during a promotional tour.

The Growler Guys

It was a different era in craft beer when The Growler Guys opened at 2020 E. Overland Road in Meridian. Filling a growler – a 64-ounce reusable beer container – to take home seemed like a fun idea. But the Meridian location of the Oregon-based franchise chain finally said goodbye in March. Nevertheless, the long row of taps continues to flow. A local beer distribution company, Dusty Rose Reserve, has taken over the space.

The backyard

Beloved to some, controversial to others, The Backyard was a public beer garden located in the North End. It was behind Franklin House, a bed and breakfast at 1502 W. Franklin St., located next to residences. After the sale of Franklin House, the party was over. The Backyard ceased to exist.

Twisted District Brew Co.

A Garden City hangout for beer drinkers and gourmet hot dog fans, Twisted District Brew Co., 3840 W. Chinden Blvd., closed its doors in March. The local brewery and restaurant opened in 2020.

Edge Brewing Co.

After a decade of local pours, the West Boise brewery and restaurant closed its doors at 525 N. Steelhead Way in July. But its beer, cider and canned cocktails endure. The Edge Brewing brand was purchased by Western Collective, a Garden City brewery located at 111 W. 33rd St.

Clairvoyant Brewery (Garden City)

The Boise Brewery’s flagship location remains open at 2800 W. Idaho St. But Clairvoyant has closed its “west” taproom — located at 9115 W. Chinden Blvd. in Garden City – in October.

Idawild Brewery

Idawild Brewing, 5270 W. Chinden Blvd., said goodbye to Garden City in May. But the space is reborn as the Brown Beard Barrel House, a fun hangout with creative and exceptional local beers.

Jump to Janet’s

The quintessential dive bar on the Boise Bench for years, Jumpin’ Janet’s finally closed its doors this summer. A few months later, it reopened as Here’s How Public House, a destination fueled by craft beer.

Space bar arcade

It’s game over for Spacebar Arcade. After more than a decade in downtown Boise, the classic video game bar at 620 W. Idaho St. has closed its doors for good. Earlier in 2024, she lost access to the liquor license she was leasing. Spacebar Arcade attempted to stay in business by selling canned beer, wine, and cocktails before ultimately ending its operations.

The bar somewhere

“Boise’s only gay-owned LGBTQIA+ community bar” — as it was called after opening in 2021 — closed its doors in the fall. Somewhere Bar, 3544 W. Chinden Blvd., was the latest concept for this familiar Garden City building. A rearing stallion waves above. Many Idahoans remember it as the Ranch Club.

Woodland Empire Ale Craft (tasting room)

Longtime Boise brewery Woodland Empire Beer Co., 114 W. Front St., closed its tasting room in November. The local brand is not disappearing. The plan is to move production next spring to Lost Grove Brewing, 1026 S. La Pointe St. “With our lease ending, we made the decision to consolidate and focus on what we do best: making beer with a purpose,” Woodland Empire wrote on social media.