Is Bar Gernika Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update (Boise, ID)

Current status

As of September 2026, Bar Gernika is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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  • Season / episode Season 21, Episode 18
  • Original air date
  • Address 202 South Capitol Boulevard, Boise, ID 83702

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited Bar Gernika, a Basque pub and eatery in Boise, Idaho, in the 'Pork Hall of Fame' episode (Food Network, aired 2014-12-26). According to FoodiePie's episode guide, the segment spotlighted the Solomo Sandwich, marinated pork loin with pimientos served on a French roll. Food Network's episode page lists Bar Gernika among the restaurants Guy Fieri returned to for the pork-themed countdown, drawing on an appearance the restaurant had made on the show in an earlier season.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Bar Gernika in Boise, Idaho, in the 'A Little Bit of Everywhere' episode (S6E3), which aired 2009-04-20, spotlighting the Basque pub and eatery's food and drink menu. Bar Gernika is a bar and restaurant located on Boise's Basque Block, a downtown historic district recognized for its concentration of Basque-heritage businesses. Since the episode aired, the business has continued operating at 202 South Capitol Boulevard: according to Yelp, a listing updated August 2026 shows active customer reviews and posted hours, and the business's own website, bargernika.com, lists current Tuesday-through-Saturday operating hours with Sunday and Monday closures.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 21, Episode 18
Original air date
Episode title
Pork Hall of Fame
What was featured
Solomo Sandwich, a marinated pork loin sandwich with pimientos
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Bar Gernika
Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
A Little Bit of Everywhere
What was featured
the Basque pub and eatery's food and drink menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Bar Gernika

Frequently asked questions

Is Bar Gernika still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Bar Gernika is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Bar Gernika after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited Bar Gernika, a Basque pub and eatery in Boise, Idaho, in the 'Pork Hall of Fame' episode (Food Network, aired 2014-12-26). As of September 2026, Bar Gernika is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Bar Gernika located?

202 South Capitol Boulevard, Boise, ID 83702. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Bar Gernika?

Season 21, Episode 18 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 26, 2014. The episode is titled “Pork Hall of Fame”.

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Address
202 South Capitol Boulevard, Boise, ID 83702
Venue type
bar
Official website
bargernika.com

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Sources

  • foodiepie.com — https://www.foodiepie.com/list.php?e=Diners-Drive-Ins-and-Dives-Pork-Hall-of-Fame
  • foodnetwork.com — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/episodes/pork-hall-of-fame
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/bar-gernika-boise
  • bargernika.com — https://www.bargernika.com/

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