Entry No. 38 — the Bozeman file — filed under: speakeasy
The Jawbone
About 80 miles north of Bozeman in tiny White Sulphur Springs, The Jawbone is an unexpectedly refined, 1920s-style speakeasy cocktail lounge and eatery run by twin sisters who opened it at age 20. It pairs rotating food specials with a serious craft-cocktail program, and has quietly become one of central Montana's most talked-about rooms. It keeps short days -- Thursday through Sunday evenings -- and reservations are recommended.
The story
Eighty miles north of Bozeman, White Sulphur Springs is the kind of quiet Meagher County town where you expect dirt-dusted pickup trucks and neon beer signs, not a polished 1920s-style speakeasy. Yet at 11 East Main Street, twin sisters pulled off something improbable: they opened The Jawbone when they were just 20 years old, transforming a small-town storefront into one of central Montana's most surprisingly sophisticated rooms.
Inside, you won't find tired dive-bar drafts or fry-basket staples. Instead, the sisters built a serious craft-cocktail program anchored by a kitchen serving rotating seasonal entrees and farm-to-table appetizers. The room stays dimly lit by candlelight, cultivating an understated, conspiratorial mood that feels completely detached from the high-plains ranch land right outside the door.
What it's like
You need to plan this run deliberately—The Jawbone operates on a lean Thursday-through-Sunday evening schedule, and word has gotten out well beyond county lines. Roll into White Sulphur Springs as dusk settles, slip past the Main Street facade, and slide into a candlelit corner. Lock in a reservation well in advance, because driving 80 miles through the big sky only to find every table spoken for is a mistake you only make once.
The move: Make the drive north for a candlelit dinner-and-cocktails evening, booking ahead since it's only open Thursday through Sunday.
- 📍 White Sulphur Springs
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 11 E Main St, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Goose Bay Handblown Glass — Break up the drive by stopping off in nearby Townsend to watch live glassblowing right along the highway.
- Montana Learning Center Observatory (Mike & Lynn Rice Astronomical Park) — Pair an early evening cocktail with stargazing through Montana's largest publicly accessible telescope over at Canyon Ferry Lake.
- Devil's Toboggan — Compare White Sulphur's small-town speakeasy vibe with Bozeman's velvet-trimmed hidden cocktail lounge back in the Cannery District.
Good to know
Where is The Jawbone located?
It is at 11 E Main St in White Sulphur Springs, Montana, roughly an 80-mile drive north of Bozeman.
When is it open?
The lounge operates Thursday through Sunday evenings only; confirm exact current hours before heading out.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes, reservations are highly recommended due to the limited seating, short weekly schedule, and high local demand.
What kind of menu does it offer?
Expect a full craft-cocktail program alongside a rotating food menu featuring appetizers, entrees, and seasonal specials.
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Further reading: Official site · Yelp · treasurestatelifestyles.com · centralmontana.com
last checked: 2026-06-24