Better known as the gateway to the Mountain West – and some of the best skiing in North America at neighbouring resorts Park City, Snowbird, Alta and Deer Valley – Salt Lake City now has a new claim to fame.
The capital of Utah has, somewhat unexpectedly, found itself as America's latest craft cocktail hotspot.
Described as a 'super cool hipster haven' by the Boston Globe, a raft of new bars have opened across Salt Lake City since a key change in local alcohol legislation earlier this year. Ranging from a semi-hidden speakeasy to chic cocktail lounges, the city is attracting top mixologists from across the US and beyond, serving everything from Old Fashioneds to Dirty Girl Scouts.
…Eat here after your aperitif: The Rest – you won't have far to walk. Find it hidden directly beneath Bodega (look for the half-lit restroom sign). It's currently one of the hottest tickets around, not least due to its infamous (and absolutely delicious) beer can chicken.