Pioneer Bar and Bamboo Restaurant in Haines

[martinsfo]

Has anyone been to this establishment and what is it like. From what I've read, this is the bar that Northern Exposure modeled "The Brick" on.

[Yukon]

It's a typical small-town cafe but the food is notably good.

[bottom-dragger]

Has anyone been to this establishment and what is it like. From what I've read, this is the bar that Northern Exposure modeled "The Brick" on.

 

when the show was on, everyone claimed that their town was the town cicely was based on. my fav was when they said they were driving to juneau.

 

the bamboo room is a local small town cafe in haines with the world's best halibut burgers. the pioneer bar is a friendly place where you can get beer from the haines brewery. try the spruce ale.

[tee_harbor]

It's a typical small-town cafe but the food is notably good.

 

The food is very good, but I love how there's a defibrillator by the door. Ready for the inevitable? :D

[martinsfo]

Deep friers are ablazing?

[tee_harbor]

Deep friers are ablazing?

 

Oh, yeah, baby! They're famous for their deep-fried halibut, although I found it a bit pricey at $14 (and that was a couple of years ago when halibut prices were lower) a serving.

 

The Sand Bar and Grill in Juneau is cheaper and easily as good, but the Bamboo Room is walkable from the dock while the Sand Bar requires wheels.

[martinsfo]

Where in Juneau is the Sand Bar?

[bottom-dragger]

Where in Juneau is the Sand Bar?

 

the sand box

http://local.yahoo.com/info-22376773-sandbar-grill-juneau

 

taxi or drive, not near a bus stop

[tee_harbor]

the sand box

http://local.yahoo.com/info-22376773-sandbar-grill-juneau

 

taxi or drive, not near a bus stop

 

You can hop off the bus after it goes over the Brotherhood Bridge. It's still a bit of a ride from downtown. But if you've rented a car for the day, it's totally worth it.