Frequently Asked Questions
Hours, reservations, happy hour, prawn nights, private events and more.
What are The Windmill & Bar 51's hours?
Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM, and dinner is served daily from 4 PM to 9 PM. Sunday Brunch runs once a month from 10 AM to 2 PM. We close on some holidays, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Christmas; see the holiday hours on our Hours & Location page.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are recommended but not required. They're for the main dining room and can be made on OpenTable or by calling 406.252.8100. The bar is first come, first served, and the full menu is available there. The patio is closed for the season.
When is happy hour?
Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4:00 to 6:30 PM in our Lounge: $4 domestic pints, $5 select micro pints, $6 house wine and $4 well drinks. Bar 51 inside is open as usual; the patio is closed for the season.
Which nights are prawn nights?
Two nights a week. Wednesday is the Prawn Basket: six traditionally battered prawns with a dipping sauce for $22, 4–9 PM. Sunday is the Prawn Dinner for $28. The Windmill Prawns are also on the dinner menu every day ($33) and the weekday lunch menu ($21).
Can you host a private event or party?
Yes. We have private dining rooms for groups of 8 to 60: a small room for 8–15, a medium room for 17–36 and a large room for 40–60. They're available for lunch, dinner, or appetizers and cocktails, with flat-screen TVs and HDMI. Call 406.252.8100 to reserve. We also offer buffet-style catering and off-site bar catering.
Where do I park?
Parking is free, with ample off-street parking at 3429 Transtech Way in Billings' West End.
Is the patio open?
The patio is closed for the season, and Bar 51 inside is open. Inside, guests enjoy a park-like view of the pond, trees and walking trails and can cozy up to one of our two fireplaces. When the patio is open, it overlooks a two-acre pond, has a 10-foot fire pit, is pet friendly, and is first come, first served.
Where does your beef come from?
Our burgers and chicken fried steak are made with beef from the local S Ranch in Hardin, Montana. We also feature local S Ranch beef cuts and a Local Cut of the Day from Montana.