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    Whale's Tail, Bar in Anchorage
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    Whale's Tail

    Downtown Anchorage, Anchorage

    Bar in Anchorage, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Why go

    Whale's Tail is worth using as a flexible downtown Anchorage drinks-and-dinner base, especially if the evening may run late. Go for the hotel-lounge convenience, wine-forward bar identity, casual food, and social energy; skip it if the priority is a quiet, chef-driven dinner.

    About Whale's Tail

    Whale's Tail is an Anchorage venue with a casual dress code, a price of $35 per person, and evening hours every day from 4–10 PM.

    The practical case for Whale's Tail starts with predictability. It is open the same hours Monday through Sunday, which makes it easier to plan around than places with changing weekday schedules.

    An Anchorage option with direct evening hours

    The clearest planning detail is the schedule: Whale's Tail is open daily from 4–10 PM. That positions it as an evening choice, not a lunch option.

    Casual dress code keeps the decision low-pressure. Whale's Tail may make sense when you want an evening venue with a moderate price.

    Use it when the basics match your plans

    At $35 per person, Whale's Tail sits in a manageable planning range for an Anchorage evening. The strongest reason to consider it is not a specific signature dish or documented specialty, but the combination of daily 4–10 PM hours, casual dress, and a clear price point.

    Decision-wise, Whale's Tail is easiest to justify when those basics are enough for your plans. It is harder to position as a destination meal or specialized experience without details about the food, drinks, atmosphere, or service model. For broader trip planning, use the Anchorage restaurants guide, the Anchorage hotels guide, the Anchorage bars guide, the Anchorage wineries guide, and the Anchorage experiences guide.

    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Bar contextAnchorage, United States
    Explore AnchorageNearby

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 4–10 PM · Tuesday: 4–10 PM
    Location
    939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
    Website
    captaincook.com/whales-tail
    Phone
    (907) 343-2220
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A bustling lobby-level restaurant, bar, and lounge with a modern, social feel: busy in the evenings with hotel guests and locals, dim bar-style lighting, upbeat music, and a casual but polished hotel atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyEnergeticModern

    Best For

    After WorkLate NightGroup Outing

    Experience

    Hotel BarLive MusicStandalone

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingBooth Seating

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Hotel Bar
    Late Night
    Open Until 2am
    Music
    Open Format Dj Sets Spanning Hip Hop, R&b, Pop, House, and Related Genres on Entertainment Nights.
    Live Music
    Yes
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    4–10 PM
    Tuesday
    4–10 PM
    Wednesday
    4–10 PM
    Thursday
    4–10 PM
    Friday
    4–10 PM
    Saturday
    4–10 PM
    Sunday
    4–10 PM

    Location

    939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 · Directions

    (907) 343-2220

    captaincook.com/whales-tail

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • 49th State Brewing - Anchorage, Notable alternative
    • Bear Tooth Theatrepub, Notable alternative
    • Jimmy's Asian Food Restaurant, Notable alternative
    • Anchorage Distillery, Notable alternative
    • Midnight Sun Brewing Co., Notable alternative
    Bar context

    How Whale's Tail compares in Anchorage

    Whale's Tail is the least defined choice in this Anchorage set, which can be useful or limiting. Pick it when convenience and flexibility matter more than a specific beer, spirits, or food format. For a clearer brewery experience, 49th State Brewing - Anchorage and Midnight Sun Brewing Co. are safer choices because the format is easier to understand before you go.

    If food is part of the plan, Bear Tooth Theatrepub is the better cross-shop for a casual night built around eating and staying awhile, while Jimmy's Asian Food Restaurant makes more sense when the priority is a meal first. For spirits-focused drinking, Anchorage Distillery gives the evening a more specific purpose. Whale's Tail is the fallback for a looser downtown plan, not the pick when the group needs the venue itself to carry the night.

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    Whale's Tail Anchorage and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    Whale's TailAnchorageNo published awards
    49th State Brewing - AnchorageAnchorageNo published awards
    Bear Tooth TheatrepubAnchorageNo published awards
    Jimmy's Asian Food RestaurantAnchorageNo published awards
    Anchorage DistilleryAnchorageNo published awards
    Midnight Sun Brewing Co.AnchorageNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Whale's Tail worth the prices?

    That depends on what you need. The price point is $35 per person, with casual dress and daily 4–10 PM hours.

    Is Whale's Tail open late?

    Whale's Tail is open until 10 PM every day. It is an evening option, but the hours do not indicate service past 10 PM.

    What's the crowd like at Whale's Tail?

    The confirmed dress code is casual, and the venue is in Anchorage with daily 4–10 PM hours.