The Mint Bar: Martinsdale’s Watering Hole with Western Soul

If the walls of The Mint Bar in Martinsdale could talk, they’d tell stories of ranch hands fresh off the range, railroaders rolling into town, and generations of locals gathering to share a drink and a laugh. In a town with no gas station and no grocery store, the Mint stands as a beacon of good times and strong pours.

The Mint isn’t flashy — and that’s the charm. It’s a true Montana watering hole, with neon signs in the window, creaky bar stools, and a come-as-you-are welcome for anyone who walks through the door. Whether you’re a local catching up on cattle talk, a road-tripper passing through, or a fisherman winding down after a day at the reservoir, there’s a cold beer and friendly conversation waiting for you.

But The Mint is more than just a bar — it’s a place where the food is as thoughtfully crafted as the stories shared over it. They’ve made the switch to 100% beef tallow for all their fried foods, enhancing the flavor and honoring traditional cooking methods. Their Wagyu Steak Nights have become a local favorite, offering premium cuts of Wagyu beef that showcase the bar’s dedication to quality and local sourcing.

You won’t find artisanal cocktails or themed trivia nights here. What you’ll find is a pool table, a jukebox, and the kind of stories you can only hear over a bar that’s seen a hundred years of Martinsdale life. Rumor has it poker games used to run hot here during shearing season, when the town filled with sheep hands looking for a drink, a game, and a place to sleep it off (often upstairs at the Crazy Mountain Inn).

Today, the Mint still serves as the social hub of the town—the kind of place where a bartender might also be your neighbor, your trail guide, or the person who just fixed your fence. Grab a burger, order a whiskey, and stay long enough to hear a tall tale or two.

It might not be fancy, but it’s real—and that’s why people keep coming back.

So if you’re staying in Martinsdale, don’t miss a stop at The Mint. Come for the beer, stay for the stories. Check them out on Facebook!