Rapid City, South Dakota
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Updated October 2026 · 10 places · Rapid City
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Our top picks are 445 Martini Lounge, Murphy’s Pub & Grill and The Blind Lion.
Here are 10 locally operated bars, pubs, breweries and cocktail lounges with current sources confirming a Rapid City, South Dakota location. The descriptions stick to features stated by each venue or an official local tourism source.
445 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57701
445 Martini Lounge is a lounge at the 445 Mount Rushmore Road address. A local business directory lists it as a Rapid City bar; a current venue-owned page confirming its offerings was not located.
Best for: martinis and cocktails
510 9th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Murphy’s is an Irish pub and grill in Rapid City. Its business profile describes made-from-scratch pub and comfort food, 26 beers on tap and a cocktail list.
Best for: pub dining and cocktails
510 9th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
The Blind Lion is a cocktail lounge below Murphy’s Pub & Grill. Its page lists Friday and Saturday opening hours and gives its location as 510 9th Street.
Best for: cocktails
627 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Windsor Block Bar is a bar in Rapid City’s historic Windsor Block. Its website says it specializes in craft cocktails and has an extensive whiskey selection and a growing wine program.
Best for: craft cocktails and whiskey
518 7th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Tinder Box is a downtown cigar lounge and cocktail bar. Its website says it offers live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Best for: cigars and cocktails
625 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Independent Ale House is a downtown pub and taproom. The local tourism listing describes 50 rotating taps and lists pizza among its amenities.
Best for: beer and pizza
615 Main Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Pour 54 Taphouse is a downtown self-serve taphouse. Its website says it offers South Dakota brewery beer, wine, cider, hard seltzer and non-alcoholic options.
Best for: regional beer and self-pour taps
601 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Hay Camp Brewing Co. is a downtown brewery and taproom. Its website lists 23 taps and the Bashful Bison kitchen in the same building.
Best for: craft beer
1401 West Omaha Street, Suite 03, Rapid City, SD 57701
Lost Cabin Beer Co.’s Rapid City taproom serves the brewery’s beer. The taproom page lists its address and opening hours.
Best for: craft beer
523 Sixth Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar is a rooftop bar at the Hotel Alex Johnson. The hotel’s dining page describes craft cocktails and panoramic views of Rapid City.
Best for: rooftop cocktails and city views
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