Carpenter Bar

Talk about a perfect place to minimize distractions and focus on enjoying a delicious cocktail or the company you are sharing it with. At the Carpenter Bar, the lights are low, there is minimal seating, and it’s easy to just slow down, sip on your drink, and enjoy your evening. If you’re looking for a Busch light or a vodka Red Bull, this probably isn’t your scene, but if you appreciate the finer things and attention to detail with your spirits, definitely try to get a table or a seat at the bar here. I will definitely go back. This Three-Quarter Nelson cocktail is essentially a whiskey sour with a little amaretto softening the spirit and adding such a delicious nutty element to the drink.

For quiet, intimate cocktail any time of day, this is the best spot in downtown. Most evenings even if full, it’s a place for conversing and sipping. It can be a little livelier on weekend nights as the weather gets nicer but it usually still gets more quaint the it gets. Recommend Raspberry Collins (sorry for no pic) for those that like fizz without it being too sweet. Their whiskey / bourbon cocktails are second to none. Although from out of town, we have been here dozens of times and hoping to be back dozens more.

One of the top cocktail bars in Sioux Falls!! The three quarter nelson is my favorite cocktail in town!

First time here I ordered "The Optimist" a very delicious cocktail that was made with skill and love. I found company at the bar that was entertaining and made me want to come back. Update: Three weeks later I returned for So Dak Attack & Margarita ..Truly one of the best I have ever had. ( Including nine locations in Mexico).. The staff presents themselves like old school New York City...class..style...patience.

If you want to find a place to enjoy to be able to meet people around or just relax to have a few cocktails? Please visit this place for the best service with great friendly bartenders. They will bring you special cocktails at your request for a very good price.

Another top shelf bar in downtown Sioux Falls. The Carpenter has fantastic drink options, classic cocktails, special drinks and a great selection of bourbon. Bartenders are very knowledgeable of their trade and friendly. One of the busiest patios in the Summer.

Carpenter Bar for me is mehh... I've been here once and that's it. Many people have been telling me it's not the best bar since their drinks don't even taste like cocktails, more like alcohol bombs. I didn't want to believe it. When I went there, my husband got a Long Island, I got a tiramisu drink and my mother in law got a coffee martini. My husband's drink was undrinkable, there was no long island taste, only vodka taste and it burned. My drink barely had any tiramisu flavor that was expected. It was mostly burning and unbalanced. And the coffee martini was not bad, but again, it was hard to swallow. When I go to a cocktail bar, I love drinks to have a balance taste. I usually go to The Treasury at Hotel Phillips, just a few streets down Phillips Ave. I would give it another shot to see if I would be a continuing customer at this bar. So we'll have to see. If the experience changes, I might just update this review ❤️ Attached picture is the Tiramisu Cocktail 🍸 Update: I would like to express that I went a second time on Sunday the 18th of August of 2024, to give it a chance. We had family from Cali come out to visit us and we wanted to have a nice cocktail... Since many things are closed on Sundays at SFSD, we decided to stop by for a drink. And wow, I would like to express that the drinks were balanced and incredible. I could taste anything other than a Shot of alcohol. Not sure what bartender was there on that day, but give them a raise 💸💸💸 Not only that, the service was very professional and hospitable, and the cheese board we ordered was incredible. Honestly, take it from me, if the first time wasn't a good experience, give it a second chance. You might just be surprised 🙀 ❤️ 5/5 Review!!!!!