Igloo dining has increased in popularity this year across the nation… but, much like with social distancing, it’s been a trend in Montana for quite awhile. For the past several years, the Highlander Beer Tap House has been offering large luxury igloos for private parties to enjoy. But these are far from your standard run-of-the-mill micro tents. They’re so spacious and elegant, you’ll feel like you’re in your own private snow globe.
Highlander Beer is currently located at 200 International Drive in Missoula.
Highlander Beer / Facebook But, as with most things in Montana, its history goes back much further. The first Missoula Brewing Company was founded in 1890 by Joseph Wagner who, after getting permission from the New York Highlanders, brewed the first batch of Highlander Beer in 1910.
Highlander Beer survived prohibition, but the brewery closed in 1964.
Highlander Beer / Facebook But it re-opened in 2015, receiving a warm welcome from the Missoula community.
Every winter, the team rolls out the large, luxurious private igloos and sets them up outside.
Highlander Beer / Facebook As you might imagine, it feels positively magical to sip local beer inside a private heated snow globe as snow falls softly from the sky.
Each heated luxury igloo is decked out in string lights and comes with a cozy fireplace and plenty of seating.
Highlander Beer / Facebook Groups of six or less are welcome to reserve them for up to three hours.
In addition to serving some of Montana’s favorite beer, this place is well-known for their tasty pizza.
Highlander Beer / Facebook Pizza and beer make the perfect pairing, and you can have them both inside your igloo.
When you make your reservation, choose between two packages. .
Highlander Beer / Facebook For just $35, you can rent the igloo for three hours and have full service. But if you shell out $80 for the Pizza in the Igloo package, you’ll also get a delicious pizza, a large family-style salad, and an order of chips and salsa to share.
This has been an odd year, and quite frankly, you deserve a little holiday cheer.
Highlander Beer / Facebook And there’s nothing like appreciating good Montana-made beer inside your own private snow globe to make you appreciate a Treasure State winter.
Doesn’t this look like a blast? These igloo rentals require advance registration, so make sure to book yours before you go.
Highlander Beer / Facebook
But, as with most things in Montana, its history goes back much further. The first Missoula Brewing Company was founded in 1890 by Joseph Wagner who, after getting permission from the New York Highlanders, brewed the first batch of Highlander Beer in 1910.
But it re-opened in 2015, receiving a warm welcome from the Missoula community.
As you might imagine, it feels positively magical to sip local beer inside a private heated snow globe as snow falls softly from the sky.
Groups of six or less are welcome to reserve them for up to three hours.
Pizza and beer make the perfect pairing, and you can have them both inside your igloo.
For just $35, you can rent the igloo for three hours and have full service. But if you shell out $80 for the Pizza in the Igloo package, you’ll also get a delicious pizza, a large family-style salad, and an order of chips and salsa to share.
And there’s nothing like appreciating good Montana-made beer inside your own private snow globe to make you appreciate a Treasure State winter.
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Address: 200 International Dr, Missoula, MT 59808, USA
