Open big room, games, pool, casino, center bar. Has a sort of outdoor porch. Lots of TVs including jumbo tron projection tv. XL pint glasses. Low beer prices. trays of shots going around, good times. Ohhh and dont forget the white claw mechanical arm grab game $1 !!!

Good place to have sum drinks with friends, then have sum eats from next door!!

Friendly service and cold beer for football Sunday

Service and food are excellent. Low-key quiet bar during the week, packed full and wild on weekend nights.

Atmosphere was real cool.

Great food, company and the bar tender is a blady. Great experience.

I fell in love here! Great drinks fair prices and easy going atmosphere.

A nice open space. But a bar is a bar is a bar to me. I am just not really a bar person but had a hour to kill.

Very overcrowded, my friend was kicked out on confusion with the bouncer. I’m not giving a two star because of him getting kicked out because, it was definitely my friends fault. It’s just how the bouncer treated my friend and the situation. As he was walking out the bouncer kept cussing and pushing him. The drinks here are very reasonably prices I was so surprise on how cheap things were.

Its about the same as always. You get elbowed while moving around. 1star plus added for decent food selection.

I think its one of the oldest bars I think Im not sure but its a nice place to go and they got a nice restaurant up front

I did not go in here.

Ive been both a patron and an employee. Great place to gather.

It was nice! The updated side has come along very well. Fun place.

Great place to hang out with your friends and the people who work their

Younger crowd with long waits. If you are older, this isnt your place. If you like conversation, show up early or you wont be able to have one.

Good little bar close to downtown Ill stop again wen Im in town

Update Oct 2020:Interior has been updated and drink specials are still good. Went Monday night and had burger and fries special for $5, which was very good and a fantastic value. Not just plain cheeseburger either, its any burger on the menu.Update: Round House restaurant is now attached offering full kitchen so no more frozen pizzas. Bathrooms renovated as well. Still same old Elbow Room so far which is good.Original review: Fun spot, mostly for drinking. Usually reasonably priced. Frozen pizzas, no kitchen, but Ive heard good things about the pizza. Okay viewing a major sports event with one big screen, but only a few smaller screens. Two pool tables in decent shape with good cues and chalk. Parking lot sucks for pickups but can usually find a spot.

Couldnt even have space to itch my nose

Great service

Great Atmosphere.

I honestly prefer the round house over the elbow room. If your looking for a place to hand out, and drink some cheap beer then the elbow room is the place for you. But, if youre wanting to have good drinks and food with a chill vibe then round house is the perfect place to be.

To state the fact im from down south i wanted to catch a Texans game! As i went in i was ruled around by the locals which wasnt pleasant over a game that wasnt on yet I ordered a beverage and never seen a waitress again! Maybe bcuz i wasnt a local! Still not a bad place til the locals begin to think they rule the place! If i go back i will make sure its an early game to not interfere with the locals! That is a BIG MAYBE!

Its a pretty decent bar. Great place to meet new friends, play darts or pool, and drink beer.

Love these vibes there on Sunday nights. All fun. No drama

Drinks are a bit on the pricy side. The general clientele left a lot to be desired and seeing the bouncers spank a lady at the bar was unfortunate. Overall, I did enjoy the bar staff and experience.

Good deals on drinks. Fun bingo atmosphere. Pool tables are in good condition.

Cheap... Friendly staff... Plusnits close to home so i can walk if im drunk hahaha

Great service and reasonable prices. Very small town bar atmosphere.

So far.Its been all me.No waiting, didnt have to come tempered or patient...I work till midnight, the best aqauntacies meet friends thereNo sale is un appreciated.My tolerance for behavior has grown to there image.I enjoy the peace of mind they offer.Any lifestyle seems accepted in downtown Bismarck 5th ave

Great place awesome atmosphere. It is a must. The food is to die for. You must try it, youll love this place.

Lisa is the best!!

I went there had a great time by myself there friendly people.

I dont exactly remember but from photos it looks like I enjoyed myself.

Love the new restaurant. Great food and terrific atmosphere.

Great staff, great food

Fun place good food, nice crowd. Thank you Mercedes.

50 dollars is the marker here

Nice place friendly staff good drinks good food and fast service

Good bar to hang out in the afternoon. Some pretty funny old guys in there!!!

They definitely have great prices, atmosphere, and they make great drinks!

Elbow room? ELBOW ROOM? Between the tatted, musclebound roidheads and the bleached soccer moms with the manmade tatas there was no room to do anything at all. Super fun time though. Id reccomend it to anyone.

Lots of elbow room.

Crowd is usually younger, from 21-35. The service is very hit or miss. Sometimes its great and I have no complaints, other times Im left waiting the bartender to come back to my side of the bar for 20+ minutes after Ive finished my last drink.Prices are right in line with the rest of downtown, which is above average.

Heard some terrible rumors about this place. Be aware!

They let you play Sandstorm for 30 minutes straight. Best. Bar. Ever.

Nice little bar. Had my game running and a couple of good beers.

Great place to meet up with old friends and chill

Been here for a long time the Elbow Room managers owners have come and gone the managers and owners now seem like really super nice fellas met them with my brother when I was helping them with Norm Eatery at the outdoor concert that they had their they were super super friendly went out of their way to make sure that the band was happy that the employees were set up and ready that Norm Eatery had everything he needed it was a good combination and it was a pleasure being there go check out the Elbow Room you wont regret it

Large open space. I didnt buy a drink, so I cant comment on prices. Had fun at the pool table. Plenty of TVs to watch sports.

Great atmosphere in the Roundhouse.

Its really mellow for who dont like crowds butt it was my first time there. Soo... Who knows

If I could leave 0 stars I would. Staff was super rude and drinks are over priced. If you’re going to pay that much for a drink, have some class and go to a better bar!

If you have a thrist this is the best way to get your drink on

Website says they serve breakfast and open at 8am. Employee showed up at 8:12 to unlock the door and inform our night shift crew that they dont serve breakfast anymore....

Theres a reason they call it the elbow room but its only like that on the weekends love the bar otherwise. only two pool tables though.

We had a great time there tonight. The band was awesome.

I dont like going to bars much, but if I were to frequent a particular establishment, this would be the one.

Never went

Overcrowded and overpriced, with not enough: servers, bartenders, or bar space. But still enjoyable since its downtown, downtown always wins for bars. Patrons are 50/50 from, decent to degenerates...

One of the best bars in Bismarck hands down. The staff is great!!!

Great bar, decently priced drinks especially compared to the rest of the downtown establishments. Theyre even better now that they accept credit cards!

A fun place to go and have a beer! They attract a fun crowd. The owners are awesome!

Best downtown bar

Great place to kick back, Great service

The lady cooking food didnt put her hair up and you could see it dipping into the food. Had to leave its unacceptable.

Our friend Lachaln got roasted by Brittney and it was hilarious. Would recommend

The elbow room is like a second home! Welcoming staff and chill vibes!

I can see where it gets its name, it is one crowded place. Good place to go though and the bartenders are really fast and hard workers.

DECENT!!

Lot of elbows, plenty of room.

For the life of me I cannot understand while people go here. Drinks are overpriced, staff is slow and not friendly and the crowd is unsavory. If you want to get the atmosphere of the Elbow Room, save yourself the money and drink warm Miller Lite alone in an unfinished basement.

Great little dive bar in downtown Bis. Hit it up often when in town with friends looking for some cheap beers and bar games.

Love the new addition.

Blackjack was fun and great service!

Had a great time !

Was actually at the Round house built together with elbow room

Bismarck, North Dakota - met some GREAT pARTy Pals in this The Elbow Room ...pARTy On! Andy, Kip, Rita & Jake Been There, Seen It, Done It! bartender Donna has seen it all Run-A-Way Bill was here!#RunAwayBill #DUSATour2016 #LivingLarge

Fair priced drinks and a good hangout.

Chill place. Great dart team!

I like that they expanded the place

Awesome place

Downtown dive bar- best there is.

Love the service when Jason is working.

Bad beer selection and a little run down. Good for an end of the night drink.

Fun shooting pool.

Some of the slowest service Ive experienced... But it is busy and usually looks understaffed so I understand.

Its hit or miss. The last time I was here our table was seldom checked on. Our bar maid was sitting with another table of people. When I decided to just go up and order drinks for everyone, she finally came by (after ten minutes plus). It wasnt a busy night either, it was on a Wednesday.

Bartenders may serve more than they should

Always a fave watering hole.

Nice cozy bar.

Great food!

I was on a bike ride with friends and stopped to meet some people. They wouldnt let us in because we had our biking bags on. I offered to let the bouncer look in it and pointed out it was smaller than a purse someone had inside. Her physically threw me and me and my friends out and said we are not welcome there again. Dont ever go here, I never will again.

Dont bring your camera bag inside.

Expensive though

Fun with friends!

Ok

Great place for a drink!

Just went for bingo

Pitcher of beer and conversation