The quest to crown America's Favorite Historic Bar
Welcome to the Big Tap: Historic Bars Tournament, an annual event where we at the National Trust pit 32 drinking establishments from our ongoing Historic Bars series against one another in a raucous, rousing, single-elimination format to become America’s Favorite Historic Bar.
In 2015, Moscow, Idaho’s Corner Club emerged as champion. And in 2016, after a battle royale with bars across the country (including an all-Montana final), a new watering hole claims the top shelf: Club Moderne in Anaconda, Montana!
P.S. This year's bracket may be over, but our tour of bars keep on going. Discover new favorites here.
Since 1937, Club Moderne has been an Art Deco landmark in Anaconda, Montana. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the interior still has its original woodworking and hardware, plus its long-time leather furniture and Formica tables. Outside, its original sign and neon details remain intact. Learn more about this gem and start planning your visit today!