Fifty One Below — Restaurant in Butte

51 Below has gradually risen to excellence in cocktails. They also engage the public through occasional live music and trivia competition (winter). Maybe use the term "speak easy" just to denote good mixology as signs identifying the location as open are clearly apparent, whereas a traditional speakeasy is a semi-secret cocktail bar. Still, it is pretty nice with good service, and good cocktails. Sadly, the autistics are not appropriate for loud music and musicians seem to want more attention than is supported by the venue. (Turn it down lads, if someone sits far away, they probably want to chat without shouting over your interference. That is, if you are a musician playing, then consider putting your ego aside; people that want to hear you can, but not everyone wants every second focused on you--you are entertainment,...

Really cool atmosphere. In the basement of the Miner's Hotel in Butte's historic district. We went on a weeknight recently and had the entire place to ourselves. Great experience as we were able to chat with the bartender about the history of the building while having a couple cocktails.

The bar is very spacious with plenty of places to either socialize or find a quiet table away from people. The cocktails were nice and the beer / liquor selection was solid.

If we lived in Butte, we would no doubt be regulars and we will always stop in if we drive through town. We talked about staying in the above hotel next time we spend the night in Butte.

1st rate customer service...

Cute bar with interesting quirky features. Unfortunately when I ordered a negroni the bar man told me it was "too busy for fancy drinks" and refused to make me a cocktail...IN A COCKTAIL BAR!! I was stunned, I think he heard how ridiculous he sounded especially since it's three simple ingredients stirred together. I'm certain something like a whiskey sour is more complicated. He reluctantly made me my drink but it was pretty awful customer service. Would not go back due to this individual who was pretty sour all night and was not...