South Dakota is filled to the foamy brim with bars, taverns and pubs to toast to a successful meeting.
Deadwood’s Saloon #10, which was constructed in 1938 to commemorate all the nefarious goings-on at the original site, including the murder of Wild Bill Hickok in 1876, is among the country’s most popular historic watering holes where friends and colleagues could share a beer and hear stories of yore.
According to Lee Harstad, spokesman for the Deadwood COC and Visitors Bureau, Saloon #10 is “the place” visitors want to check out, and he recommends the signature martinis.
“It’s the only museum with a bar, as the walls are adorned with historical photos and documents,” he says. “Plus, the Deadwood Social Club offers a private meeting space at the Charlie Utter Theatre, as well as a large patio overlooking Deadwood’s Main Street.
While it’s home to several group-friendly bars and taverns, nothing says Spearfish quite like Crow Peak Brewery, according to Brian Gebhart, spokesman for Visit Spearfish.
“It’s a perfect place for group gatherings, offering indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a balcony view of the brewery’s namesake, Crow Peak,” he says.
The brewery has three flagship beers—11th hour IPA, Pile-O-Dirt Porter and Canyon Cream Ale—as well as several seasonal brews.
And in Watertown, Dempsey’s Brewery Pub & Restaurant offers the best root beer brewed in South Dakota plus many other beers brewed on-site, according to Karen D. Witt, executive director at the Watertown CVB.
“Enjoy the Irish pub with a special visit arranged by the owner himself playing the bagpipes especially for your group,” she says.
