Drinks Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park
Bear Pit Lounge
A place for a drink in Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Small bar off the Old Faithful Inn dining room with historic etched-glass panels.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Yellowstone National Park, alongside 5 sights, 3 activities and 1 place to eat. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Old Faithful Inn and Old Faithful. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Upper Geyser Basin
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Yellowstone National Park. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Old Faithful Inn
1904 log hotel with a seven-story lobby and stone fireplace, open to all visitors.
Sight · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Old Faithful
Yellowstone's best-known geyser, erupting about every 60 to 110 minutes; in winter the plume of steam towers over the snow.
Sight · Yellowstone · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Old Faithful
Yellowstone's best-known geyser, erupting roughly every 60–110 minutes.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Old Faithful Snow Lodge
The main winter lodging in Yellowstone's interior, a short walk from Old Faithful and reached only by snowcoach or snowmobile.
Stay · Yellowstone · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Fairy Falls Trail Grand Prismatic Overlook
Short climb to a raised platform above Grand Prismatic Spring for the full color rings.
Activity · 3.9 mi straight-line - 6Grand Prismatic Spring
The largest hot spring in the United States, in Midway Geyser Basin; in winter its steam drifts over the Firehole River.
Sight · Yellowstone · 4.5 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Bear Pit Lounge is a stop on our Glacier to Yellowstone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Yellowstone National Park
Bear Pit Lounge is our only drinks pick in Yellowstone National Park; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Yellowstone National Park guide.
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Norris Geyser Basin
The park's hottest, most acidic basin, home to Steamboat, the world's tallest active geyser.
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Artist Point
Classic viewpoint of the Lower Falls and the yellow walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
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Hayden Valley
Open valley along the Yellowstone River with bison herds and frequent wolf and bear sightings.
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Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room
Dining room in the park's oldest hotel, overlooking Yellowstone Lake.
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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
Travertine terraces built by hot springs, with boardwalks and elk around the village.
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Lamar Valley
Broad northern valley known as the best wolf-watching area in the park.
When to go
Average daily highs in Yellowstone National Park run from 19°F in December to 72°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Bear Pit Lounge itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Yellowstone National Park from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Yellowstone National Park weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Bear Pit Lounge, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Old Faithful Inn Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
- Coordinates
- 44.45961, -110.83101
- Destination
- Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Bear Pit Lounge: quick answers
How much time do you need at Bear Pit Lounge?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Bear Pit Lounge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Bear Pit Lounge?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Grab a drink between eruptions.
Where is Bear Pit Lounge?
Bear Pit Lounge is at Old Faithful Inn Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA, in Upper Geyser Basin. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Bear Pit Lounge?
Bear Pit Lounge appears on Glacier to Yellowstone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Bear Pit Lounge to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Yellowstone National Park.
Plan Yellowstone National Park
- Yellowstone National Park travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Yellowstone National Park weather by month
- Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park 44 mi straight-line
- Glacier National Park to Yellowstone National Park 336 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Yellowstone National Park
- Artist Point Sight
- Hayden Valley Activity
- Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.