The Alpine Bar

The Alpine Bar is a bar in Meridian, Idaho, located at 130 E Idaho Ave. It opened on August 19, 2023, in the former Pauly’s Bar Room, directly across the street from the 127 Saloon. The bar features dark booths, exposed brick walls, a pool table, and a laid-back environment designed to appeal to a broad range of patrons. It serves beer, wine, and cocktails with pricing intended to encourage multiple drinks rather than a single visit. Open daily from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Alpine Bar aims to contribute to the growing mix of dining and drinking options on Idaho Street, with plans for a back patio featuring fans and TVs. The bar is owned by Todd Asin, who also operates The Atlas Bar in downtown Boise and co-owns The Royal Cocktail Co. in Hyde Park. The business has a 4.10 rating based on customer reviews.

The Alpine Bar is situated on E Idaho Ave, a short walk from Meridian City Hall and North Meridian Road. It is located just a block from Generations Plaza and Centennial Park, both public parks, and within a quarter mile of the unBound public library and Hunter Lateral canal. The surrounding area includes a mix of civic and recreational spaces, contributing to a vibrant urban corridor.

The bar is positioned as a community-focused venue with a middle-ground approach to pricing and atmosphere, aiming to be welcoming without being a dive bar or a high-end cocktail bar. Its location on Idaho Street reflects a growing effort to develop a more active downtown corridor in Meridian, inspired by similar streets in Boise.