If you’ve spent a lot of time in Missoula, you’ve probably heard of Charlie B’s. The beloved dive bar has been serving Montanans for decades, and you’ll find everyone from college students to retirees gathered around the pool table or the bar. And if you ever make it to the back room, the Dinosaur Cafe will serve you some of the best Cajun food this side of the Mississippi.

Charlie B’s is on North Higgens in Missoula, where it has been open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily for years.

Charlie B’s Facebook While it doesn’t look like much from the outside, it has become a local icon over the years.

Inside you’ll find a casual and welcoming environment free of judgment.

Charlie B’s Facebook Yes, this does mean you can sip on your favorite beer at 10 a.m. and no one will bat an eye.

The bar is lined with photos of legendary patrons and well-known Montanans, while the walls are lined with slot machines and neon signs.

Charlie B’s Facebook Charlie B’s has won numerous awards, from one of the “15 bars you should drink in before you die” (by Esquire) and “Best Bar in Montana” (by The Daily Meal).

It’s always a party in the front of Charlie B’s. But if you make it to the back, you’ll find the notorious Dinosaur Cafe.

Zuillana / TripAdvisor And this is when you’ll realize that sometimes dive bars serve the best food.

Cajun classics on the menu include traditional gumbo, cajun stew, po’ boys, and jambalaya.

Carrie J / Foursquare They even serve classic southern red beans & rice.

Aside from the many Cajun and Creole favorites, you’ll see a long list of sandwiches and burgers on the menu.

Radd I / Foursquare Their all-beef franks are perfect after a long evening of beer and pool.

Even if you’re not a dive bar kind of person, this place will steal your heart.

Charlie B’s Facebook The next time you’re in Missoula, check out Charlie B’s and the Dinosaur Cafe. You’ll be instantly hooked on the delicious food.

Address: 428 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, MT, 59802

Charlie B’s Facebook

While it doesn’t look like much from the outside, it has become a local icon over the years.

Yes, this does mean you can sip on your favorite beer at 10 a.m. and no one will bat an eye.

Charlie B’s has won numerous awards, from one of the “15 bars you should drink in before you die” (by Esquire) and “Best Bar in Montana” (by The Daily Meal).

Zuillana / TripAdvisor

And this is when you’ll realize that sometimes dive bars serve the best food.

Carrie J / Foursquare

They even serve classic southern red beans & rice.

Radd I / Foursquare

Their all-beef franks are perfect after a long evening of beer and pool.

The next time you’re in Missoula, check out Charlie B’s and the Dinosaur Cafe. You’ll be instantly hooked on the delicious food.

Have you ever enjoyed a meal at the Dinosaur Cafe? It’s just one of many great things about Missoula.

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