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The NightJar Pub bar with wood counters, bottles, taps, and bar chairs.

NightJar Pub

The house style

Low lights, good glassware, food worth staying for.

NightJar Pub, Rising Sun’s go-to spot for good times, cold beer, Draft beer tap, and better company.

Locally owned and operated, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, cozy hangout Spot.

Join us for live music, game of pool, and daily specials.

Happy hour lunch

Lunch specials

Everyday 11 AM-3 PM

Good food. Good times. Day or night.

Proudly local. Powered by you.

Burger with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
01

NightJar burger

Choice of Angus Beef Patty or Breaded Chicken or Grilled Chicken, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and house sauce.

$9
Ham or turkey sandwich on a hamburger bun with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
02

Sandwich

Choice of Ham or Turkey and cheese on a brioche hamburger bun with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

$7
House salad with fresh vegetables and tri-colored tortilla strips.
03

House salad

Ham, turkey, cheese, tomato, and tri-colored tortilla strips on mixed greens with your choice of dressing.

$8
Add-ons

Make it a combo

French Fries+ $2.00

House dip+ $1

Fountain Drink+ $2.50

Domestic Beer Bottle+ $2.50

Premium Beer Bottle+ $3.50

Drinks

NightJar bar menu

More choices behind the bar. Prices shown are starting prices and rotating selections may change.

Chilled beer glasses and bottles on a pub bar.

Beer

Cold beer

  • Domestic draft pint Busch $3
  • Craft & IPA draft Local IPAs, stouts, and rotating taps $5
  • Domestic bottles Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Busch Light $4
  • Premium & import bottles Corona, Modelo, Stella, Guinness, and more $5

Bucket specials and draft changes are posted at the bar.

Red and white wine glasses on a pub bar.

Wine

Wine pours

  • House red Easy-drinking house red $6
  • House white Crisp house white $6
  • Sweet wine Sweet house wine $6
  • Sparkling pour Bubbles for a toast or a casual round $7

Bottle selections rotate with availability.

Liquor bottles and a rocks glass on a wooden bar.

Liquor

Liquor pours

  • Well liquor Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey $5
  • Call liquor Step-up pours with your mixer of choice $6
  • Bourbon & whiskey Ask about current bottles $7+
  • Premium spirits Top shelf pours and neat pours $8+
  • Shot specials Rotating daily deals $4+
Colorful cocktails with fresh garnish on a pub bar.

Cocktails

Signature cocktails

  • Smoky old fashioned Bourbon, bitters, orange, and smoke $9
  • NightJar margarita Tequila, citrus, and salted rim $7+
  • Whiskey smash Whiskey, lemon, mint, and simple syrup $8
  • BBQ Bloody Mary House bloody mix with a smoky kick $7+
  • Moscow mule Vodka, ginger beer, and lime $7
  • Long Island iced tea Classic pub pour $9

Ask about seasonal pub cocktails.

Daily specials & games

A special for every day of the week.

Daily food specials, weekly games, music nights, and bar games all in one place. The weekly schedule may adjust as everything gets rolling.

Monday

Munchie Monday

NightJar sampler Mushrooms, cheese curds, boneless wings, queso, and chips$13.99

Taste of NightJar Pretzel bites, mozzarella nuggets, lager shrimp, queso, and chips$13.99

Start the week with shareable bites and a cold drink.

Tuesday

Taco & queso Tuesday

Street tacos Chicken, beef, or shrimp$2.50

Chips and queso Good for the table$4.99

Simple, quick, and easy to keep ordering by the round.

Wednesday

Wing Wednesday

Individual wings Bone-in or boneless$1

Wing basket deal Pick your sauce and add ranch$11

Garlic parm, buffalo, honey bourbon BBQ, mango habanero, or golden signature sauce.

Thursday

Ribeye Thursday

12 oz ribeye Served whole with green beans and hashbrown casserole$24.99

Add lager shrimp Make it a steak-and-shrimp plate+$6

A proper steak night before the weekend starts warming up.

Friday

Fish Fry Friday

Whitefish sandwich Alaska pollock on rye with fries$10.99

Lager battered shrimp 12 piece with dipping sauce$10.99

Pair it with a cold draft and settle in for the weekend.

Saturday

Saturday Heat Check

Crispy buffalo chicken Brioche bun with fries$10

Funnel cake fries With Nutella$5.99

Buffalo heat, something sweet, and late-night energy.

Sunday

Sunday Comfort Plates

Blackened salmon Served with green beans and casserole$22.99

Chicken & battered shrimp Golden sauce on the side$22.99

Comfortable plates for an easy Sunday at the pub.

Games & weekly happenings

Something going on almost every night.

Dates and times may shift while the weekly schedule gets settled. Check the board or ask your bartender before making plans.

Monday

Trivia Night

Once a month. Bring a team, grab a table, and play for bragging rights.

Tuesday

Karaoke Night

Once a month. Pick your song, take the mic, and let the room help.

Wednesday

Free Jukebox & Pool

Free jukebox plays and free pool on Wednesdays.

Thursday

Jingo Bingo

Every other week. Music bingo, drinks, and an easy reason to stay out.

Friday

Band Night

Live bands on the schedule. Check the music calendar for the next artist.

Saturday

Band Night

Weekend live music with late bites served until close.

Sunday

Ace of Spades

Sunday draw coming soon. Ask the bartender for the rules, entry info, and current pot.

Always around

Bar games between rounds.

Pool table

Grab a cue anytime, and come back Wednesday for free pool.

Pull tabs

Ask the bartender for the current books, odds, and payout details.

Game console

Casual games at the bar. Ask what is set up and ready to play.

Live music

Entertainment schedule 2026

A quick preview first, then the full calendar by month.

Jake Miller

Saturday live music

Next up

Indiana Bob

Friday live music

Live room

Rock Steady

Saturday live music

Weekend

May 2026

Friday

AJ & Eli

Available

Old Mill Creek Band

Chase McCreary

Falls City Boys

Saturday

Available

Rock Steady

The Deuces Wild

Available

Jake Miller

June 2026

Friday

Indiana Bob

D.J. Adkins

D.J. Wherle

Available

Saturday

Rock Steady

Old Mill Creek Band

Available

Jokers Wild

July 2026

Friday

Old Mill Creek Band

D.J. Adkins

Chase McCreary

AJ & Eli

Noah Moses

Saturday

Available

Jokers Wild

Available

Rock Steady

August 2026

Friday

Noah Moses

Available

Available

D.J. Adkins

Saturday

Deuces Wild

Rock Steady

Southern Highway

Folsom Few

The Front Rose

September 2026

Friday

Available

Noah Moses

Available

D.J. Adkins

Saturday

Rock Steady

Available

Available

K9 Jack

October 2026

Friday

Falls City Boys

D.J. Adkins

AJ & Eli

Available

Noah Moses

Saturday

Available

Available

Deuces Wild

Rock Steady

Available

November 2026

Friday

Available

Noah Moses

D.J. Adkins

Available

Saturday

Rock Steady

Folsom Few

The Front Rose

WoodShop Boys

December 2026

Friday

D.J. Adkins

Noah Moses

Available

Available

Saturday

K9 Jack

Rock Steady

Folsom Few

Available