Dimly lit bar interior with amber lighting and polished wood surfaces
Est. Forestburg · Craft Cocktails

Every glass
tells a story
worth remembering.

Handcrafted cocktails, a curated wine list, and small plates designed for lingering — in the heart of Forestburg.

The Bar

Drinks made with
intention

Every cocktail begins with a question: what does this moment taste like? Our drinks are built around seasonality, technique, and the belief that a great bar drink is an act of hospitality.

Signature Cocktails

The Forestburg Old Fashioned

Bourbon, smoked maple, bitters, expressed orange peel

Blackberry Sage Sour

Bourbon, blackberry shrub, fresh sage, egg white, aromatic bitters

Cedar & Honey

Gin, honey-sage syrup, cedar-infused bitters, lemon

Amber Negroni

Amaro, sweet vermouth, orange, house-made cherry reduction

Wine & More

House Red

A medium-bodied blend — dark cherry, subtle oak, soft finish. Pour or bottle.

Crisp White

Bright and clean — citrus blossom, green apple, a whisper of mineral. Pour or bottle.

Sparkling

Fine bubbles, toasted almond, ripe pear. A celebratory pour.

Non-Alcoholic

House-made shrubs, botanical spritzers, and a seasonal house lemonade.

The Kitchen

Small plates,
big moments

Our food is designed to be shared, savored slowly, and paired thoughtfully with a drink. Simple ingredients, careful technique, nothing wasted.

Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, and pickled vegetables on dark wood

Board & Charcuterie

Local meats, aged cheeses, house pickles, spiced nuts

Crispy fried bites arranged on a ceramic plate with herb garnish

Crispy Bites

Hand-breaded, double-fried, finished with flaky salt and herb aioli

Fresh bruschetta on toasted sourdough with heirloom tomatoes and basil

Seasonal Toasts

Roasted vegetables, whipped ricotta, balsamic reduction, micro herbs

Seasonal menu — availability varies. Ask your server for tonight's selections.

Warm bar interior with soft amber light, wooden counter, and shelves of bottles
Our Story

A place to
slow down

Doren's Bar was born from a simple conviction: that a neighborhood bar should be a place worth staying for. Not a stop between destinations, but a destination itself.

We opened our doors on N Main St with a focus on craft — in the drinks we pour, the food we serve, and the atmosphere we cultivate. Everything is considered. Nothing is rushed.

Our cocktails are built from scratch. Our wine list is curated by season. Our kitchen works with what's available, what's honest, and what tastes like it matters.

2018
Established
Forestburg
Home
Craft
Obsessed
Visit Us

Come find
us

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Contact

Address
131 N Main St
Forestburg, SD 57314
Reservations
Walk-ins welcome
Reservations recommended for parties of 5+
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Join Us

Your table is
waiting

Whether it's a quiet weeknight drink or a Saturday evening with friends, there's a seat for you at Doren's.

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