Bars in North Pole Alaska: Local Prices, Hours and Tips

Bars in North Pole Alaska include North Pole Alehouse at 2643 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole. Rated 4.6 stars, it has 24 taps and 2 pool tables. Hours are 2 PM-12 AM Monday-Wednesday, 2 PM-1 AM Thursday-Friday, 11:30 AM-1 AM Saturday, and 11:30 AM-10 PM Sunday. Call (907) 488-0416 for details.

12 Mile Roadhouse, at 2250 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, is rated 4.7 stars and offers free pool and darts. It is open 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM daily; its phone number is (907) 488-9808. Other North Pole listings include Speedway Inn at 2488 Lions Road, rated 4.2 stars, and Pagoda Chinese Restaurant & Bar at 431 North Santa Claus Lane, rated 4.4 stars. Badger Den, 49er Club, Circle M, Elf's Den Restaurant & Lounge, and Moose Creek Lodge are additional options with listed North Pole addresses and phone numbers.

North Pole’s local bar lineup

North Pole Alehouse, at 2643 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, is the clearest choice for a tap-focused visit. Its listed rating is 4.6 stars, and the venue has 24 taps plus two pool tables. Call (907) 488-0416 for current details.

12 Mile Roadhouse, at 2250 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, has a listed 4.7-star rating. Its documented amenities are free pool and darts, making it the most concrete game-oriented alternative. Its phone number is (907) 488-9808.

Other listed North Pole AK pubs and bar venues include Speedway Inn at 2488 Lions Road, with a listed 4.2-star rating, and Pagoda Chinese Restaurant & Bar at 431 North Santa Claus Lane, with a listed 4.4-star rating.

The directory listings also identify Badger Den at 1447 Old Badger Road, 49er Club at 1199 Old Richardson Highway, Circle M at Mile 6 Old Richardson Highway, Elf’s Den Restaurant & Lounge at Mile 14 Richardson Highway and Moose Creek Lodge at 3560 Old Richardson Highway. Supplied facts give phone numbers for Badger Den, 49er Club, Circle M, Elf’s Den and Moose Creek Lodge, but do not establish their menus, games, music or current hours.

Crowds, food, music and hours

North Pole’s regular bar scene is best understood through documented features rather than broad claims about each crowd. Choose North Pole Alehouse if the 24 taps and two pool tables matter most. Choose 12 Mile Roadhouse if free pool and darts are the deciding details. For the other listed venues, current information is too limited to promise a particular crowd, music schedule or entertainment format.

Food requires the same caution. The supplied facts do not verify whether North Pole Alehouse serves a full menu, bar snacks or outside food. They also do not establish food service at 12 Mile Roadhouse, Speedway Inn, Badger Den, 49er Club, Circle M, Elf’s Den Restaurant & Lounge or Moose Creek Lodge. Pagoda Chinese Restaurant & Bar has “Restaurant & Bar” in its name, but that label alone is not a current menu confirmation.

No supplied fact confirms live music at any venue. The verified entertainment details are pool at North Pole Alehouse, plus free pool and darts at 12 Mile Roadhouse. Ask directly about live music, karaoke, tournaments or other programming before traveling.

The hours create the clearest practical split. North Pole Alehouse runs Monday-Wednesday from 2 PM-12 AM, Thursday-Friday from 2 PM-1 AM, Saturday from 11:30 AM-1 AM and Sunday from 11:30 AM-10 PM. 12 Mile Roadhouse is listed as open daily from 11:00 AM-2:00 AM. No current hours are supplied for the other venues, so confirm before setting out.

What a night out costs

Verified draft beer prices are not supplied for North Pole Alehouse or any other North Pole bar. That means an honest answer to the average-beer-price question is unavailable here; do not treat an online estimate as a current local price. Call North Pole Alehouse at (907) 488-0416 and ask about the present tap list and pour prices.

Cocktail prices are also unavailable from the supplied facts. The same applies to shots, canned drinks and any cover charge. Ask for the price of the specific drink, rather than relying on a generic “average” for bars near Fairbanks.

Bar food prices cannot be calculated either because the available information does not verify menus or food policies. North Pole Alehouse may require a direct check about food or outside food, while Pagoda Chinese Restaurant & Bar should still be contacted for its current food and bar offering. Do not assume that a venue’s name establishes a menu, special or late-night kitchen.

Rideshare travel has no verified fare or guaranteed availability in the supplied information. A trip from North Pole to Fairbanks, or a return after closing, can vary with pickup location, demand and the service operating at that time. Check the app before drinking, confirm the pickup point and keep a backup plan. A designated driver is the only option you can arrange without depending on an unverified fare.

Choosing between Alehouse and Roadhouse

North Pole Alehouse offers a tap-and-games format: 24 taps and two pool tables. Its schedule starts at 2 PM Monday-Wednesday, 2 PM Thursday-Friday, and 11:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday. It closes at midnight Monday-Wednesday, 1 AM Thursday-Friday and Saturday, and 10 PM Sunday.

12 Mile Roadhouse is the stronger match for someone who wants documented free pool and darts. Its listed hours are 11:00 AM-2:00 AM daily, so it opens earlier than the Alehouse on weekdays and remains open later every day covered by the supplied schedule.

The choice is therefore straightforward. Pick Alehouse for tap selection and two pool tables; pick Roadhouse for free pool, darts and a consistent 2 AM closing time. Call first if food, live music, specials or a particular game matters, because those details are not verified here.

Planning a safe winter ride home

Arrange the designated-driver plan before the first drink. Choose one person who will not drink, agree on the venue and pickup time, and make sure that person has the correct address: North Pole Alehouse is at 2643 Old Richardson Highway, while 12 Mile Roadhouse is at 2250 Old Richardson Highway.

For a rideshare plan, check service coverage and the estimated fare before ordering alcohol. Confirm the pickup pin at the bar, keep the phone charged and avoid assuming that a vehicle will be available at closing. This matters especially for a late departure from a smaller local scene, where availability may not match downtown Fairbanks.

Use the earlier closing time as a planning cue on Sunday: North Pole Alehouse is listed until 10 PM. For later nights, 12 Mile Roadhouse is listed until 2 AM, while Alehouse reaches 1 AM Thursday-Friday and Saturday. If no ride is confirmed, do not drive after drinking; call the designated driver or arrange a sober alternative before leaving.

North Pole or downtown Fairbanks

North Pole offers a smaller local-bar circuit, with a few named venues spread along roads including Old Richardson Highway, Lions Road, Santa Claus Lane and Old Badger Road. The evening is easier to compare by bar hours, pool, darts and tap selection than by club variety.

Downtown Fairbanks provides the broader nightlife choice, but this page does not verify individual Fairbanks venues, prices or schedules. Think of the distinction as compact North Pole nightlife versus a larger urban entertainment area: North Pole suits a planned stop at a specific bar, while downtown Fairbanks is the better direction if you want more venue choice in one evening.

Distance and transport should decide the route. Confirm the return ride before drinking, especially if your plan involves moving between North Pole and Fairbanks rather than staying at one local bar.

IDs, age and responsible drinking

Bring government-issued identification and expect the venue to check it before serving alcohol or allowing entry. The supplied facts do not establish each bar’s age policy, door procedure or accepted identification types, so confirm directly with the venue before visiting.

Order only if you meet the applicable legal drinking-age requirement, and do not assume that a restaurant-and-bar label changes the rule. Keep your ID available, avoid sharing drinks with someone who cannot legally drink, and ask the venue about its current policy if you are unsure.

Set a drink limit before arriving, eat if food is available, and pace yourself. Since draft beer prices, cocktail prices and bar food costs are not verified here, ask about the bill before ordering multiple rounds. A designated driver, confirmed rideshare or sober pickup should be part of the plan from the start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does North Pole Alehouse serve food or allow outside food?

The supplied facts do not verify whether North Pole Alehouse serves food or permits outside food. Call (907) 488-0416 before visiting and ask about its current menu, outside-food policy, kitchen hours and any restrictions that could affect your plans.

What kinds of craft beer are on North Pole Alehouse’s 24 taps?

North Pole Alehouse has 24 verified taps, but no current tap list or beer styles are supplied. Call (907) 488-0416 to confirm which craft beers are pouring that day, along with available pour sizes and current draft beer prices.

Do North Pole bars offer happy-hour prices or food specials?

No verified happy hour or food specials are supplied for North Pole bars. Ask each venue directly about current promotions, start and end times, eligible drinks, food availability and any conditions before relying on a special to set your budget.

Which North Pole bars have live music or other entertainment?

Live music is not verified for any listed North Pole bar. The documented entertainment is two pool tables at North Pole Alehouse and free pool plus darts at 12 Mile Roadhouse. Contact venues directly about live music, karaoke or scheduled events.

Can North Pole bars host private events, and what do rentals cost?

Private-event availability and rental pricing are not established by the supplied facts. Contact the venue you are considering and ask about capacity, dates, food and drink rules, deposits, private-room arrangements and total rental costs before making plans.