Branson
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Branson, Missouri
Branson built its name on live entertainment - the Baldknobbers Jamboree opened in 1959 as the city's first music show, and the Presley family's Country Jubilee followed in 1967, kicking off a boom of theaters along the now-famous Branson Strip on Highway 76. BarFinder lists 67 venues here, led by sports bars and classic bars with a strong run of wineries and distilleries behind them - real spots like Guy Fieri's Branson Kitchen + Bar, Billy Gail's, and the Paddlewheel Pub sit alongside Branson Landing's waterfront bars overlooking Lake Taneycomo. It's a scene built around a tourist entertainment strip as much as a traditional night out, and that mix is what makes it distinct.