Las Vegas
With glittering Strip views from the panoramic windows of the hotel's 23rd-floor 'sky lobby,' this sophisticated lounge serves exotic teas by day and…
Must-see nightlife in The Southwest
Southeastern New Mexico
This small microbrewery has brought a bit of the wild back to the west with its recent opening on the main drag among the historic buildings in Lincoln…
Tucson
At Tucson's most sizzling gay fun house, the theme changes nightly – from drag shows to karaoke, plus the monthly Sunday 'Fun Day,' with karaoke, DJs and…
Albuquerque
Minimalist taproom with a horseshoe bar and concrete floors that fills up almost every night of the week thanks to the central Nob Hill location. Five or…
Santa Fe
This spacious, relaxed indoor-outdoor cafe at the eastern end of Canyon Rd makes the perfect break while gallery hopping. More than 160 teas from all over…
Las Vegas
Stop by Downtown's upstart microbrewery to sample unusual brews like jalapeño hefeweizen, super-hoppy black IPA and brown ale infused with apples and…
Wasatch Mountains
In a large downtown brick building with industrial decor, Ogden's own UTOG produces a variety of suds, including black rye IPA and sour ale. Pair your…
Las Vegas
The Venetian's offering to the craft cocktail gods. It's a good effort – the attentive bartenders certainly know what they're doing – but the proximity of…
Arizona
The public outlet for the winery owned by Maynard James Keenan, lead singer of Tool, Caduceus makes for a nice, vinous reward after struggling up…
Sedona
In West Sedona, this spare brewery and taproom has a bit of indoor seating and a patio, and there's live music most weekends. Tasty tamales, quesadillas…
Taos
If you don't fancy the 15-minute drive out to the brewery, the in-town taproom will hook you up with the same beers, plus wood-fired pizzas ($13 to $19),…
Santa Fe
The second-largest winery in New Mexico has a lovely bar in the Hotel St Francis, where you can sample five wines for $12. Wines are mostly sparkling and…
Groggs Pinnacle Brewing Company
Utah
The place to be and the best place around for grub is Groggs Pinnacle Brewing Company, with friendly staff, tasty casual-American fare and microbrews on…
New Mexico
Opening its doors in 2017, this small brewery and taproom in a former department store has brought a refreshing burst of cool to the sleepy downtown. The…
Southern Arizona
The bar in the Bisbee Grand Hotel has a cool punk-rock-meets-Old-West vibe. The barkeeps are standing behind a bar salvaged from the Pony Saloon, which…
Las Vegas
The Venetian's new casino floor lounge is a real stunner, with black marble occasional tables, rich blue-sheen couches with gold strapping, and mirrors,…
St George
A friendly neighborhood joint that lives up to its name as St George's best – and only – bar where you can order drinks without having to order food…
Park City
Park City's best espresso bar also serves CBD teas. Its soup and sandwiches are probably the best-value grub in town, plus there are gluten-free options…
Salt Lake City
Excellent microbrews and appetizers at the Sugar House, a shopping-center structure (in the neighborhood of the same name) that screams warehouse-chic. It…
Southwestern Utah
The Old West theme seems a bit gimmicky but it's the only place in town with a full bar, so there's that to consider. The 'grill your own steak' menu…
Phoenix
Not all who wander are lost, and indeed, the peripatetic Tortoise seems to have finally found a home as one of Phoenix's best places to sample local beers…
Southeastern New Mexico
Kick back with a cold Amber Ale inside or outside at this shiny new microbrewery that also serves tasty wood-fired pizzas ($10 to $14). Ten beers on tap…
Santa Fe
Hip hangout in the artsy Baca St compound, with loads of good food made from scratch (cinnamon rolls, lemon ricotta pancakes, tom yum soup) in addition to…
Moab
Choose from a list of 10 microbrews made in the vats just behind the bar area. The vast and varied menu is more impressive than the food itself. Be aware…
Las Vegas
Flamingo's adults-only pool party/day club features live DJs in the summer months, attracting a rowdier crowd than its more upscale alternatives.
Albuquerque
Best known these days for its explosive cameo role in Breaking Bad, this comfy coffee shop still makes a great stop-off for a java jolt or a bowl of the…
Flagstaff
With a prime corner spot in downtown Flagstaff, complete with broad windows for people-watching, this hip hangout is both cafe and bar. Great coffee,…
Salt Lake City
Known almost as much for its Cajun specialties and pub grub as for its vast selection of beer. By day office workers dine here, by night they party. Live…
Albuquerque
Hip, hospitable and, well, humble we guess. If you're traveling Route 66 west of the I-25 and need a caffeine pick-me-up, stop here. We like the raised…
Salt Lake City
Even with two levels and four bars, Gracie's trendy bar-restaurant still gets crowded. The two sprawling patios are the best place to kick back. Live…
Santa Fe Region
Funky little adobe, formerly a veterinarian's office, where local brewmasters pour handcrafted ales in an arty cafe space – it’s a great spot to grab a…
Borracho's Craft Booze & Brews
New Mexico
The local watering hole features a bit too much corrugated metal, but serves an excellent variety of New Mexico beers, well-mixed cocktails and green…
Springdale
Jack’s has a full bar and serves sandwiches, rice bowls and all-day breakfast, but the real reason you're here is to catch the big game on one of the many…
New Mexico
A great coffee shop, with seating of all sizes and styles, from couches to love seats to wooden chairs, along with board games, reading material and local…
Wasatch Mountains
Plop down on a bar stool at this divey downtown joint, aka the 'Libation Emporium,' for some playful banter. There's pub grub, pool tables and live music…
Santa Fe
Sip your house-roasted java in steampunk style inside this longtime favorite or grab a sunny spot outdoors. There's a second location downtown (314 S…
St George
This central pub anchors historic Ancestor Sq. Local beers on tap and a reliable, if unexciting, menu; weekend brunch is popular. Live music on Friday and…
Park City
There's a motorcycle hanging from the ceiling and bison and elk heads mounted on the wall at this memorabilia-filled bar with a great rooftop patio in…
Southwestern Utah
A fun spot to unwind after a day out on the trails. Expect good banter, local craft beers and California wines, decent pub grub, and foosball and pool…
Salt Lake City
Perfection in a coffee shop, with substance and style, good treats, desserts and ample seating. At the heart of the eclectic 9th and 9th neighborhood.
