4 Best Nightlife in South Dakota, USA

Buffalo Bodega

Expect a family crowd in the day and a rowdier bunch at night in this saloon, where most evenings you can listen to live country or rock music. The entertainment moves outdoors in summer, when bands play in the stockade section. The Bodega has a rough past; from the 1890s until 1980, the upper floors were used as a brothel.

Loud American Roadhouse

This large, modern hall is built for the crowds that pack it during the annual Motorcycle Rally, but it remains open throughout the year as a bar and restaurant featuring live music on its stage. The restaurant specializes in steak tips and has other bar staples on its menu, including burgers, wings, and appetizers.

Silverado

Sprawling over half a city block at the top of Main Street, and including the historic Franklin Hotel across the street, the Silverado is among Deadwood's largest gaming establishments. Although the wood paneling and brass accents around the bars recall Deadwood's Wild West past, the red carpets, velvet ropes, and bow-tie-clad staff give the place modern polish.

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The Knuckle Saloon

Vintage highway signs, old gas pumps, and antique bicycles adorn this large, roadhouse-style saloon where thirsty patrons can have a steak, burger, or other bar food for supper, listen to live music, and play pool. The owners also brew their own brand of craft beer and serve it on-site.