Sip Wine While You Read At This One-Of-A-Kind Bookstore Bar In Alaska
By Megan McDonald|Published June 08, 2019
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Megan McDonald
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
Alaskans are always looking for fun and unique things to do, and we have the perfect place to add to your weekend to-do list. Try out this bookstore bar in Alaska! More than just a bookstore or a bar, this establishment in Anchorage blends together some of your favorite places to go into one perfect stop.
This bookstore bar in Alaska is located in the heart of the Spenard neighborhood in Anchorage.
An independent bookstore, this amazing building combines some of your favorite things. Books, fantastic cocktails, and international comfort food. It makes for the perfect afternoon or evening out!
The walls are lined with books, many of whom are fabulous Alaskan authors.
Grab one of the gorgeous tables to sit at and take a look at their expansive menu. If you're feeling like a beer, their beer selection is exclusively Alaskan beers. Talk about supporting local!
It's the fact that every drink is wine based! They carry a fun selection of wine based spirits like whiskey, rum, or vodka. It's hard to tell the difference, but you should go in and try one! They also have a delicious selection of sake.
If you're not the drinking type, have no fear! They have an impressive array of non-alcoholic beverages.
With locally made cold brew coffee, a killer espresso bar, and of course a drip coffee named after the cafe, this is the perfect stop for your caffeine fix as well! They also offer all natural sodas, and a great selection of delicious teas.
If you're hungry too, this is the perfect stop for you!
Besides tasty traditional cafe selections like bagels or pastries, they have a wonderful international selection of cuisine. Enjoy Russian pelmeni, Ukranian Borscht, or a Middle Eastern Platter.
This cool cafe even has live music regularly! Check in on their Facebook page to see their upcoming musicians list.
If you want to head right over to check them out, look them up at their Address: 3956 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517-3003. They're open Wednesday through Sundays, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Have you had the chance to visit this bookstore bar in Alaska, The Writer’s Block Bookstore and Cafe? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below!