Alaskans are always looking for fun and unique things to do, and we have the perfect place to add to your weekend to-do list. Try out this bookstore bar in Alaska! More than just a bookstore or a bar, this establishment in Anchorage blends together some of your favorite places to go into one perfect stop.

This bookstore bar in Alaska is located in the heart of the Spenard neighborhood in Anchorage.

Kathy M / TripAdvisor An independent bookstore, this amazing building combines some of your favorite things. Books, fantastic cocktails, and international comfort food. It makes for the perfect afternoon or evening out!

The walls are lined with books, many of whom are fabulous Alaskan authors.

Alaska T / TripAdvisor The seating is arranged casually, with plenty of plush armchairs or sofas to sink into. There’s also great lighting and interesting art on the walls.

The bar and cafe flow out from the bookstore.

Kathy M / TripAdvisor Grab one of the gorgeous tables to sit at and take a look at their expansive menu. If you’re feeling like a beer, their beer selection is exclusively Alaskan beers. Talk about supporting local!

The amazing thing about the drink selection here isn’t necessarily how delicious or fresh the cocktails are.

The Writer’s Block Bookstore & Cafe / Facebook It’s the fact that every drink is wine based! They carry a fun selection of wine based spirits like whiskey, rum, or vodka. It’s hard to tell the difference, but you should go in and try one! They also have a delicious selection of sake.

If you’re not the drinking type, have no fear! They have an impressive array of non-alcoholic beverages.

The Writer’s Block Bookstore & Cafe / Facebook With locally made cold brew coffee, a killer espresso bar, and of course a drip coffee named after the cafe, this is the perfect stop for your caffeine fix as well! They also offer all natural sodas, and a great selection of delicious teas.

If you’re hungry too, this is the perfect stop for you!

Kathy M / TripAdvisor Besides tasty traditional cafe selections like bagels or pastries, they have a wonderful international selection of cuisine. Enjoy Russian pelmeni, Ukranian Borscht, or a Middle Eastern Platter.

This cool cafe even has live music regularly! Check in on their Facebook page to see their upcoming musicians list.

Kathy M / TripAdvisor If you want to head right over to check them out, look them up at their Address: 3956 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517-3003. They’re open Wednesday through Sundays, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

You can learn more about this cool cafe at their website here.

Kathy M / TripAdvisor

An independent bookstore, this amazing building combines some of your favorite things. Books, fantastic cocktails, and international comfort food. It makes for the perfect afternoon or evening out!

Alaska T / TripAdvisor

The seating is arranged casually, with plenty of plush armchairs or sofas to sink into. There’s also great lighting and interesting art on the walls.

Grab one of the gorgeous tables to sit at and take a look at their expansive menu. If you’re feeling like a beer, their beer selection is exclusively Alaskan beers. Talk about supporting local!

The Writer’s Block Bookstore & Cafe / Facebook

It’s the fact that every drink is wine based! They carry a fun selection of wine based spirits like whiskey, rum, or vodka. It’s hard to tell the difference, but you should go in and try one! They also have a delicious selection of sake.

With locally made cold brew coffee, a killer espresso bar, and of course a drip coffee named after the cafe, this is the perfect stop for your caffeine fix as well! They also offer all natural sodas, and a great selection of delicious teas.

Besides tasty traditional cafe selections like bagels or pastries, they have a wonderful international selection of cuisine. Enjoy Russian pelmeni, Ukranian Borscht, or a Middle Eastern Platter.

If you want to head right over to check them out, look them up at their Address: 3956 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517-3003. They’re open Wednesday through Sundays, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Have you had the chance to visit this bookstore bar in Alaska, The Writer’s Block Bookstore and Cafe? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below!

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