16 Best Nightlife in Wyoming, USA

Blue Heron Lounge at Jackson Lake Lodge

Fodor's choice
Pull up a seat on the expansive patio or inside near the soaring floor-to-ceiling window for a post-hike cocktail or local craft beer. This handsome space in the Jackson Lake Lodge serves drinks well into the evening as well as light comfort fare throughout the day until sunset.

Silver Dollar Bar

Fodor's choice
Offering one of the region's largest selections of draft and bottled beer, a large patio, and live music on weekend evenings, this festive downtown bar is a fun place to shoot pool and meet the locals. The pub fare is pretty tasty, too, from Rocky Mountain "oysters" to prodigious burgers.

Stillwest Brewery

Fodor's choice
Several blocks south of downtown in the shadows of Snow King Mountain ski area, this spacious, modern brewery and taproom has a big covered deck overlooking the scenery. Stop by for a pint of mocha-vanilla oatmeal stout or the heady Belgian-style Trippel. There's pretty tasty gastropub fare served, too.

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Ten Sleep Brewing

Fodor's choice
Nestled beneath a red-rock cliff an hour northeast of Thermopolis in the quirky cowboy town of Ten Sleep, this terrific craft brewery makes for a fun side trip or an enjoyable stop while driving through the Cloud Peak Wilderness area. And if you'd rather not drive back after partaking of a local ale, you're welcome to pitch a tent on the property's seasonal campground.

Backwards Distilling Company

Backwards is the go-to spot for cocktails and bottles to go of their colorful cast of characters: Ringleader Vodka, Sword Swallower Rum, Contortionist Gin, Strongman Gin, and Milk Caan Moonshine. A vibrant interior with plush couches and chairs, Edison bulbs, and a wall of mirrors give off a fun-house type environment. Along with refined spirits, Backwards has a rotating list of inventive cocktails that change with the season.

Buckhorn Bar & Parlor

Kick up your heels to live country-and-western music or DJ tunes at the Buckhorn, Laramie's oldest bar.

Live Music
114 Ivinson Ave., Laramie, Wyoming, 82070, USA
307-742–3554

Cassie's

A trip to Cody isn't complete without a chance to scoot your boots to live music, usually provided by the local group West the Band, at this rollicking supper club festooned with Western memorabilia and mounted taxidermy. The tunes are a mix of classic country, the band's Western originals, and today's hits. Opened in 1922 by a local "sportin' lady," Cassie's today has three levels with a steak house restaurant, a dance floor, and three bars.

Live Music
214 Yellowstone Ave., Cody, Wyoming, 82414, USA
307-527–5500

Cowboy Saloon

Take a spin around the dance floor at the Cowboy Saloon Wednesday through Saturday. The bar has nightly drink specials and frequent live music, including some performances open to adults under 21.

108 S. 2nd St., Laramie, Wyoming, 82070, USA
307-742–7788
www.thecowboysaloon.com
Nightlife Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues.

Lander Bar & Grill

On weekends the Lander Bar & Grill gets crowded with people who come to dance and listen to live country bands.

Library Sports Grill and Brewery

Stop by the Library Sports Grill and Brewery for beers brewed on-site.

Luminous Brewhouse

With a focus on being curious with brewing techniques, Luminous Brewhouse has made a name for itself with a solid lineup of staple beers along with fun rotating seasonal brews. Along with beer, there's a stage for live music, including an open mike night every Thursday. Luminous Brewhouse also prides itself on being family-friendly with house-made root beer and more.

Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

Bring your boots and saddle up to the bar—yes, the bar stools are really saddles—or try your timing at the Western two-step to the frequent live music.

Mingles

College students gather and shoot pool at Mingles.

3206 Grand Ave., Laramie, Wyoming, 82070, USA
307-721–2005

Snake River Brewing

Locals head to happy hour at Snake River Brewing for cold pints and pub fare. Avoid the loud chatter levels by nabbing a sought-after seat on the picnic-table patio.

Stagecoach Bar

The Stagecoach Bar fills to bursting when local bands play. Disco Night is on Thursday and attracts a packed house of swing dancers. "The Coach" is a good place to enjoy a drink and conversation at other times, and there's an adjacent Mexican café and kitchen where you can grab a quick bite.

The Rose

A trendy go-to for après-ski and posthike relaxation and socializing, this dapper lounge with bordello-inspired chandeliers, brocade wallpaper, and red-leather booths pours interesting cocktails with artisan spirits. Light bar snacks are served, too.