COCKTAIL BARS MISSOULA

Montgomery Distillery is Missoula's first craft distillery, located at 129 West Front Street in the heart of downtown, producing a range of spirits made from Western Montana's agricultural bounty. Founded in 2012 by Ryan and Jenny Montgomery following their apprenticeship in Scotland and studies in herbology, the family-owned business draws grain from the Montgomery family's fourth-generation farm in central Montana. The distillery crafts vodka, gin, whiskeys, and limited-edition experimental spirits using a copper pot and column fashioned in Germany, along with house-made syrups. Signature cocktails feature the distillery's Quicksilver Vodka and Whyte Laydie Gin, while the venue offers an intimate tasting experience rooted in Montana's agricultural heritage and five generations of family farming traditions.

Plonk is a sophisticated wine bar and cocktail lounge located at 322 North Higgins Avenue in downtown Missoula, offering metropolitan personality driven by Montana passions. The venue features a high-end, handcrafted cocktail list using fresh ingredients and premium spirits, complemented by an extensive wine list representing nearly every region worldwide. The French-influenced New American cuisine focuses on locally sourced ingredients and changes seasonally, creating a dynamic dining experience. Described as a country wine bar with welcoming ambiance and low-key decadence, Plonk operates Tuesday through Saturday with extended evening hours, making it one of Missoula's later-open cocktail destinations. The bar embodies a blend of urban sophistication and Montana character, attracting both locals and visitors seeking quality drinks and refined cuisine.