The M&M Cigar Store In Montana Is A Century Old Bar And An Old Miners’ Hangout
If you love to learn about Montana’s history, you won’t find a better city to explore than Butte. Once dubbed the “richest hill on Earth” due to its thriving mining industry, it’s full of century-old attractions and museums that tell the tale of the Treasure State’s past. The M&M Bar and Cafe (as it’s now known) is definitely a must-see on any self-guided history tour – once a bustling miners’ hangout, this bar and cafe is a local icon.
Please note, M&M is temporarily closed.
Customers quickly started referring to it as the M&M, and the name stuck.
The building once held a bowling alley in the basement, a restaurant, bar, and casino, and even an arcade.
Customers were served around the clock, and the place was almost never empty. Since miners would come off their shifts at all hours of the day, this made sense at the time.
The investigations led to lawsuits and battles so the bar could still offer its popular Super Bowl sports pools. The bar has faced a few closures, from 2003-2005, 2009-2011 and 2013-2015, but someone always brings it back to life.
It was once known as the official headquarters for Butte's epic St. Patrick's Day celebrations. But even without an official holiday on the calendar, this place stays perpetually packed.
They open daily for breakfast and serve delicious burgers and sandwiches late into the night.
The M&M Bar and Cafe opens daily at 7 a.m. It closes at 1 a.m. on weekends, 9 p.m. on Sundays, and 10 p.m. the rest of the week.
The M&M is on the National Register of Historic Places. Check it out the next time you’re exploring Butte.
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Address: Main St, Butte, MT 59743, USA
