Entertainment and Alcohol in Park City

Contrary to what you might have heard about Deer Valley, there is an active nightlife. In fact, the Park City area is the place in Utah with the highest number of alcoholic beverage businesses per capita. If you are going to drink here you should know a couple things about Utah's liquor laws.

A number of establishments that serve alcohol are "private clubs." Guests can acquire an cheap membership that can be used for 3 weeks. This allows entrance and consumption of alcoholic beverages during your time there. So, technicalities aside, there are loads of places where you can get a good drink, listen to live entertainment, and dance; if that's in your vacation plans.

To locate the greatest selection of clubs and pubs, head to Park City's historic district. If you desire live-entertainment, visit the Spur Bar and Grill on Main Street. This is a no-smoking establishment. Despite the fact that it's cowboy themed, it's very comfortable instead of rustic. The Spur's sister location is 350 S. Main. Their Jupiter Cosmopolitan was chosen, in 2005, to be Park City's signature drink. One more place that offers music (jazz, funk, or acoustic) is Mother Urban's Ratskeller. It is well-known for locally produced burritos and huge selection of bottled beers.

During the 2002 Winter Olympics, many famous people gathered at Harry O's. This hip dance club requires "club dress" and has live bands or a DJ. Lines are to be expected. Also be prepared for a heftier membership fee at this extremely popular hangout. One more place to get your groove on is Cisero's. This place is both a packed dance club on one floor and a top-quality dining establishment on the other.

Additional bars of interest are O'Shuck's and No Name Saloon. O'Shuck's is named for the endless amounts of oysters they serve. This place is small and can bring a crowd�lots of locals. On Tuesday nights they offer $3 giant beers and hamburgers. Right next door is the No Name Saloon which provides live music and an enjoyable atmosphere. Other places for meals are Bandit's Bar and Grill and Wasatch Brewing Company. Bandit�s is a casual place that offers barbecue and steak fries. Wasatch Brewing Company also offers casual dining and local brews.

You won't have to go very far to find a trendy, nighttime hangout in this area. Whether you are interested in a traditional pub, a more romantic "date" bar, or a rowdy dance club; there are heaps of options. Winter or summer you'll find a drinking establishment to fit your personality and budget.

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Blake Provo works for Blooming Resort Rentals which specializes in Deer Valley lodging options for visitors to the area. See also the Deer Valley News website they sponsor.