The Hog Wallow Pub
Known as the best bar beyond downtown, The Hog Wallow Pub is also the best place to après ski in Salt Lake City. Due to its location, live music, delicious food and cozy environment you will be stopping by The Hog Wallow Pub every time you head down from the Wasatch canyons.
Whether you spend a Saturday riding Snowbird all day with your friends or take a quick ski tour up White Pine after work, swinging by The Hog Wallow for some grub and a beer will be on your to do list. It’s the perfect stopping point after some winter recreation on your way back down to Salt Lake City.
Location
The Hog Wallow Pub is the perfect location to enjoy a beverage and an appetizer after a long day of skiing or snowboarding in the Wasatch. In order to get back to Salt Lake City from Little Cottonwood Canyon and Big Cottonwood Canyon you have to drive right by The Hog Wallow Pub. That means, if you spend the day at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton or Solitude The Hog Wallow Pub will be on your way home.
Depart the canyons before the lifts close at the resorts to avoid traffic and enjoy your après ski at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon. You will still be able to enjoy mountain views and good vibes, but will be closer to home and avoid being stuck in your car in the red snake.
Live Music
One of the best reasons why The Hog Wallow Pub is the best place to après ski in Salt Lake City is because of the epic live music scene. With live music at least five nights a week, The Hog Wallow Pub features local bands from Salt Lake City as well as touring bands from out of town. Enjoy some more mellow acoustic sets, reggae every Thursday and Grateful Dead tribute bands. The Hog Wallow also regularly features the funk, rock and blues band Stonefed which is a well known local favorite in the Salt Lake City après ski scene.
Food & Drinks
The comfort food and expansive bar at The Hog Wallow Pub is the best combination after spending a winter day in the Wasatch mountains. Try the Hog Burger coated in BBQ sauce and chipotle ranch or the Johnny Cash Burger if you want a little bit of spice. If you need vegetarian/vegan or gluten free options, The Hog Wallow pub can accommodate your burger requests! Not many après ski bars can accommodate different dietary restrictions like The Hog Wallow can. Enjoy some other tasty treats such as the Chili, Macho Nachos or the Southwest Salad and make sure to try out some local craft beers such as the Uinta Yard Sale or the Bohemian Czech Pilsner.
Environment
The overall environment of The Hog Wallow Pub is one of the main reasons why it’s the best place to après ski in Salt Lake City. The sound of ski pants and pool balls clanking sets the background noise for the cozy cabin feel of the Hog Wallow Pub. The private patio is a great escape from city life and on a bluebird spring day it’s a relaxing way to enjoy your après ski experience while eating some nachos and drinking a cold beverage. On colder days, warm up inside with a hot toddy and watch some live music into the evening with your friends. With good food, funky tunes and contagious positive energy, The Hog Wallow Pub is without a doubt the best place to après ski in Salt Lake City. Make sure to not miss this hidden gem on the outskirts of town on your way to and from the mountains.
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