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December 2023 by Averie W.
I grew up here. They think they are better than what they are. Hope these men grow up soon
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October 2023 by Author G.
When I informed the bartender that a chair was about to come apart, I was informed that since she didn't sit on that side of the bar it wasn't her problem. I remember when bartenders used to look out for you, but I guess those days are gone.
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September 2023 by Trevor A.
Known as Chilkoot Charlie's when I grew up here, the sign remains the same! Perhaps the 'creator'... NM, just inquired with the bartender it's known still by both names. Tonight is a very reasonable Mystery Beer on Tap (1 of 3 locals from the Alaskan Brewing Company). I was told ahead of time it's the Icy Bay IPA so not so much of a mystery ha ha. Friendly crowd of 9 at 7:10p if you are also friendly. Security guard came in at 7p. This was 'the bar' growing up that I was too young to patron. I left to attend ASU at 19. Darker lightning - real wood and 3 equally separate screens playing MNF. John Cougar Melancamp on the juke. Poker, live stage, arcade n food. Nice.
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September 2023 by Ashley S.
Jj was the absolute best part of this amazing Labyrinth of many bars and entertainments. Thank you for everything! I'll be back just for you it meant so much!
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August 2023 by Emily F.
An institution in Anchorage. A fun little dive bar with dancing , karaoke, and a bit of Alaskan history.
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March 2023 by R B.
Cute, old, fun and nice during the week. I do like how people are allowed to practice comedy; even if they are new. But oh man; the worst mixed drinks...ever. Only get a glass of wine or beer; not worth buying a cocktail. It's better if you go to a gas station and get a fountain drink and pour some Night Train in it and sip in the parking lot before paying $12 for a martini.
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January 2023 by Cee L.
Alaska is not a party town, more so for the views and the eats. Snow life. But the vibe was nice and chill with friendly people. Would recommend.
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November 2022 by Daniella A.
This place was very interesting. I spent 4 years of my life in Anchorage before visiting koots. I feel like Koots is somewhat of an institution to the town so I was definitely curious about the bar. I'm glad I went to check it out, but outside of going there for a show I don't see myself going back. Seriously gave me college bar/frat house basement party vibes. Considering I went to a Big 10 school in the middle of Illinois I'm very well versed in that type of establishment/vibe. It's not exactly the kind of place I want to go to as a 30 something year old. I went there for a burlesque show. Shout out to Pulse Dance Company! The show was amazing and tons of fun. The bar itself I don't think has had any updates since like maybe 1995, and that estimate is probably generous. This bar was probably the place to be when it first opened, but now it's kind of just tired and sad. It could probably be better if they took the time & money to renovate it, but they don't really have an incentive since people go there regardless. Koot's kind of just exists, but considering Anchorage is the biggest metropolitan area Alaska has it's a confusing type of establishment to find here. If you're looking to party though it seems to be the spot!
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May 2022 by Brandon C.
The place is a great dive bar but the my dad and I ended up getting drugged with fentanyl in our beer from being an out of towner I'm assuming.After finding out the bartender did help us get to safety in a Lyft to our hotel without being robbed or worse.
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March 2022 by Zachary C.
The night went well until it was near closing. Some random girl tries to force herself on me that clearly worked for the company. They try to be sneaky and over pay my cheap drink with $20. The bartender Meagan said "score!" Which showed me that I was not their first! I let it fly because I generally tip high anyways. However, she assumed I was wasted but I was very much pretending just to see where this would go. She proceeded to ask me about my job and pry into my life all to attempt to distract me and have me tip a ridiculous amount when I closed my tab. I still tipped higher than I normally would have, even though they clearly attempted to con me and take advantage of an "intoxicated customer" and that was after she had kissed me to try to bend my will even more using infatuation. The final straw was when she went around the bar telling everyone I was cheating on my wife when I am a happily divorced man. With this she was no longer just attempting to take advantage of a man she thought was intoxicated. She now attacking my character as a man. This was absolutely unethical as a business and the fact they got girls out there doing this is more than enough for me to refuse my to give them another penny in business. There are plenty of ethical establishments out there. Don't waste your money here!
