Yankton
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Yankton, South Dakota
Yankton, a Missouri River town and the former capital of the Dakota Territory before Bismarck, has a modest bar scene - BarFinder lists 25 venues here, led by classic bars and sports bars with a real cocktail bar presence. Local spots like Cottonwood and Shipwreck Bar and River's Edge lean into the town's riverfront setting near the Gavins Point Dam and Lewis and Clark Lake, while Jerry's Bar and Upper Deck cover the more classic side. It's a steady river-town scene built around local regulars.