Fairview Inn

The feel

The Fairview opened in 1923 as a roadhouse, and climbers have propped up its bar for a century. Photographs line the walls, and an old piano and a bear hide on the ceiling set the room. Out the back, an outdoor pavilion extends behind the bar, and the inn also has a beer garden with games.

In summer the crowd is climbers, tourists and locals, and the bar can be packed. Winter is much quieter, with only a few locals. Seven rooms upstairs are rented, each with its own name.

What to expect

Setting

A hotel and bar at 13625 E Main St in Talkeetna, with a seasonal restaurant, a beer garden with games and an outdoor pavilion behind the bar. A family area is listed.

Hours

Daily 8am to 1:30am, Friday and Saturday to 2:30am. Seasonal.

Food and drink

A seasonal restaurant.

Music and events

Karaoke on Monday and live music most nights in summer.

Crowds and best time

Summer crowds include climbers, tourists and locals, and the bar can be packed; winter is much quieter.

Kids

A family area (family fun center) is listed.

Season and access

Seasonal. The restaurant is seasonal, and the building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mingo says

Come in summer for the energy of a full room. Come in winter if you want a quiet seat with a few locals.

Before you go

• Call (907) 733-2423 to confirm seasonal hours and restaurant dates.
• Ask about the seven upstairs rooms if you want to stay the night.
• Ask about the family area if you bring kids.

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