Rafter's Lounge

The feel

Rafter's Lounge is a fly fishing-themed bar inside the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge at 17245 Frontier Circle in Cooper Landing. The deck overlooks the Kenai River, with rocking chairs to settle into. There are four Alaska beers on tap, 52 wines and a full bar.

Lunch and dinner come from one menu of burgers, sandwiches, entree salads and seafood. Lunch starts at 11:30, when most travelers are out on the day's adventure and locals show up.

What to expect

Setting

A lounge inside the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge with a deck over the Kenai River and outdoor seating.

Hours

Open 11:30 am to 11:00 pm, with the bar menu until 10:30 pm. Hours frequently change.

Food and drink

Alaska beers, wine, specialty cocktails and a menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads, seafood and bison chili.

Crowds and best time

Lunch at 11:30 is when locals show up.

Season and access

Walk-ins accepted.

Mingo says

Hours frequently change, so confirm before you plan around the 10:30 pm bar menu cutoff. Order a Kenai Koolaid, Quartz Creek Lemonade or Fisherman's Margarita from the specialty cocktails.

Before you go

• Call the lodge at (907) 595-1425 to confirm hours.
• Walk in, since walk-ins are accepted.
• Menu prices run from $10 to $49.
• Dress casual.

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