Uncle Tom's Tavern

The feel

Uncle Tom's Tavern is Chitina's local watering hole, at Mile 33.3 Edgerton Highway. It is owner-run, and seating is available. Chitina is a railroad town that is still busy during fishing season in summer.

Its address is 33 Edgerton Hwy, Chitina, AK 99566. It sits among the town's local food and drink stops, alongside Gilpatrick's Hotel Chitina and Tonsina River Lodge Restaurant.

What to expect

Setting

Owner-run local tavern at Mile 33.3 Edgerton Highway in Chitina, with seating.

Hours

Irregular early and late in the season.

Crowds and best time

Chitina is busy in summer during fishing season.

Season and access

Peak summer is the reliable time. Outside it, hours are irregular.

Mingo says

Aim for peak summer, when Chitina is still busy with fishing season. Outside those weeks, expect the doors to follow the owner's schedule.

Before you go

• Call (907) 823-2253 before you drive out in early or late season.
• Look for the tavern at Mile 33.3 on the Edgerton Highway.
• Enter 33 Edgerton Hwy, Chitina, AK 99566 as the address.

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