The Rathskeller

Every cocktail tells a story.

For decades, Julian Anderson stood behind the Rathskeller bar, earning a reputation as one of Montana's greatest bartenders. His philosophy was simple: quality ingredients, careful craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality.

That spirit still guides us today.

From timeless classics to our own signature creations, every cocktail is crafted with the same respect for the art that made the Rathskeller a destination for generations.

Raise a glass to history. Drink where Montana's cocktail tradition lives on.

For more than 140 years, the Rathskeller has been a place where people gathered over great food, exceptional drinks, and even better conversation. (OPEN TO ALL, SEE YOU DOWNSTAIRS)

Our new menu honors that tradition with handcrafted dishes inspired by Montana, Europe, and the legacy of Julian Anderson—featuring everything from house-made pretzels, steak samplers, and charcuterie to fresh salads, hearty sandwiches, flatbreads, and chef-crafted entrées. Every dish is prepared with the same attention to detail that made the Rathskeller one of Montana's most memorable gathering places.

Historic fare. Timeless hospitality.

Join us downstairs and experience Helena's original cellar bar.

We are OPEN TO ALL...
Every Tuesday, the Rathskeller carries on a tradition of great conversation, exceptional hospitality, and timeless cocktails inspired by the legacy of Julian Anderson.

Join us for Taco Tuesday, where handcrafted cocktails meet flavorful tacos in Helena's historic cellar bar beneath The Original Montana Club. History is always on the menu—and every Tuesday is another reason to gather where Montana's stories have been shared for generations.

See you in the cellar.

A century ago, legends gathered at The Original Montana Club & The Rathskeller

Among them was President Theodore Roosevelt, who famously enjoyed a Mint Julep while visiting Helena. Behind the bar stood Julian Anderson, the Montana Club's iconic bartender whose stories, hospitality, and craftsmanship became part of Helena history.

Today, that spirit lives on in the Rathskeller Cellar Bar—where great cocktails, great stories, and Montana history are always on the menu.

🥃 Open to the Public
📍 The Original Montana Club, Helena