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Boise, Idaho
Upscale cocktail lounge in a historic 1895 building, downtown Boise.
Occupying a historic 1895 department store building, The Mode Lounge is an upscale craft cocktail destination in downtown Boise. The interior features Art Deco-inspired design and earthy tones, specializing in drinks made with house-made bitters, tinctures, and hand-chiseled ice. While it offers a sophisticated lounge atmosphere for daily happy hours, the venue remains a community-focused queer-friendly space, hosting live music on Thursdays and DJs on weekends. It is also the site of the annual BarZaar holiday market, which showcases the work of local LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers.
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