Bernie's Bungalow Lounge

The feel

Bernie's Bungalow Lounge started in a little white house in 1997 as a martini lounge, and it calls itself Alaska's original martini lounge. It is known for its large outdoor patio, with some of the outdoor seating sheltered.

Inside, there is a dance floor upstairs and a bar downstairs for cold weather. The menu is Asian American food and burgers, with 24 beer taps, martinis and wine. In November 2020 the lounge stopped daily operations until further notice, and the venue stayed available for private events.

What to expect

Setting

A downtown lounge at 626 D St with a large outdoor patio, a dance floor upstairs and a bar downstairs.

Hours

Tuesday to Thursday 11am to 10pm, with the kitchen open 11am to 9pm. Closed Monday.

Food and drink

Asian American food, burgers, beer on 24 taps, martinis and wine.

Music and events

Live entertainment and DJs.

Crowds and best time

Summer evenings bring crowds to the patio.

Season and access

Daily operations stopped in November 2020 until further notice, and the venue stayed available for private events.

Mingo says

Check that the doors are open before you head downtown. Aim for a summer evening if they are, when the patio draws the crowd.

Before you go

• Call (907) 276-8808 to confirm the lounge is open.
• Ask about private events, since the venue is available for them.
• Plan on the kitchen closing at 9pm on Tuesday to Thursday.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.