Best Apres Ski Bars at the Salt Lake City Resorts

Our Local Expert Says:

The food is great but the appetizers are fabulous and pair excellent with the Porcupine's long list of microbrews.

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Located right at the bottom of Big Cottonwood Canyon (and directly on the way from Little Cottonwood Canyon to Salt Lake City), the Porcupine has a prime location in terms of catching and feeding hungry skiers. With an expansive, two-story dining room, it has plenty of room to seat everyone -- and a highly varied menu to please the diverse crowd that dines here. If you're feeling like beers and apps, take a plate of their *huge* nachos (half price during "appy hour", Mon-Fri after 2:30-5 pm) - or if you're feeling a bit more formal, try some of their high-end entrees like filet mignon. In between are burgers, salads, pasta dishes, and more. A place that truly is great for families with kids or ski buddies having a beer.

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Stop by the Wildflower Lounge after a fabulous powder day at Snowbird Ski Resort to top off the day with the Wildflower's famed après-ski wings special. Also choose among daily pizza and pasta specials along with a full bar menu and local microbrew drafts. The Wildflower is one of Snowbird's favorite après-ski bars with its cozy fireplace and magnificent views of the mountain. Relive your favorite skiing moments from the day with friends while enjoying live music by local bands or unwind with a game of pool or catch a sporting event on one of several televisions.

The Wildflower Lounge is located on the third floor of the Iron Blosam Lodge at Salt Lake City's Snowbird Ski Resort and is limited to guests 21 and over. The Wildflower Lounge is closed during the summer months.

Our Local Expert Says:

Molly Green's is the best place for beer and appetizers after a day skiing Brighton.

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Located at the base of Salt Lake City's Brighton Ski Resort, Molly Greens is where it's at for après-ski in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Opening daily at 11am during ski season, Molly's serves soups, sandwiches, pizzas, and après-ski fare. Molly Greens offers sit-down pub service, has plenty of microbrews on draft, and is complete with a fireplace and great views of the mountain.

Molly Green's is located slopeside on the top floor of the A-frame at the base of the mountain. Molly Green's is also accessible by foot for any non-skiers who want to join the après-ski scene.

Our Local Expert Says:

Open year long, Snowbird's Tram Club is popular with locals and tourists alike.

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The absolute most happening place to be after a day of skiing on Snowbird's famed slopes. The Tram Club is always lively with pool tables, live music, and loads of special events and parties The Tram Club is also the best place to catch your favorite game with 12 flat screen TVs and several projection screens there isn't a bad seat in the house.

The Tram Club is located on the ground floor of the Snowbird Center right next to the Steak Pit. The club holds the gears of the Snowbird Tram and you can view the Tram in action through the glass windows in the bar.

Also open during the summer months, the Tram Club has a beautiful patio located at the base of the mountain.

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Alta's Peruvian Bar is a favorite among Alta's die-hard ski bum crowd. The cozy, western-themed bar offers complimentary appetizers and popcorn and thus attracts colorful local characters seeking cold libations, free food, and lively conversation. With great views of Alta's impressive peaks and a welcoming fireplace, the Peruvian Bar just may be the best place to unwind after a sweet day on the slopes. Also a great place to score some great insider ski tips from the locals.

Located near the entrance to Alta's Wildcat base area, the Peruvian bar is located in the charming, rustic Alta Peruvian Lodge. Like all Utah bars, entrance is limited to guests 21 and over.

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The Thirsty Squirrel is Solitude Mountain Resort's après ski bar of choice. The Thirsty Squirrel hosts a mix of Salt Lake City locals and travelers musing over their killer powder day with a beer and an appetizer. The pub serves wine, beer, liquor, and a variety of appetizers including a tasty artichoke and crab dip and a heaping nachos platter.

The Thirsty Squirrel is located in Solitude's pedestrian village, right across from the Inn at Solitude. Enjoy your favorite sports game on a number of flat-screen TVs or challenge your ski buds to a game of pool. You must be 21 or older to enter the pub.