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Drinks Ridgedale, Branson

Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge

A place for a drink in Ridgedale, Branson, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Branson
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Why go

Cozy lodge bar with a fireplace and lake views at Big Cedar.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Branson, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Top of the Rock, 1.4 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Ridgedale
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Branson, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Top of the Rock

    Big Cedar's hilltop with lake views, a natural history museum and Lost Canyon Cave cart trail.

    Sight · 1.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Table Rock Lake

    Clear Ozarks reservoir for swimming, boating and quiet coves.

    Outdoors · 3.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Dewey Short Visitor Center

    Lakeside center at Table Rock Dam with exhibits and a short nature trail.

    Sight · 4.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Clockers Cafe

    Downtown diner since 1970 with big breakfasts and homemade pies.

    Food · 8.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Dick's Oldtime 5 & 10

    Downtown dime store packed with vintage toys and candy since 1961.

    Shopping · 8.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Billy Gail's Cafe

    Log-cabin café famous for plate-sized pancakes.

    Food · 8.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge is a stop on our Ozarks Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Branson

Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge is our only drinks pick in Branson; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Branson guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Branson run from 44°F in January to 92°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Branson from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Branson weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
612 Devil's Pool Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739, USA
Coordinates
36.53462, -93.27381
Destination
Branson, Missouri

Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Pair with dinner at the lodge; dress casual.

Where is Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge?

Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge is at 612 Devil's Pool Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge?

Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge appears on Ozarks Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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