Wyoming is home to some fun, historic saloons, and the town of Sheridan is where you'll find the coolest one around! Visit the quirkiest bar in Wyoming, which once in one of the best Wester towns you'll ever get to see.
Sheridan's Mint Bar is one of Wyoming's most historic watering holes.
This lively meeting spot got its start in 1907, as the Mint Saloon. During Prohibition, it became the Mint Soda Shop - but of course, the owners were running a speakeasy out of their "new" business.
Visit Sheridan's Mint Bar at 151 N Main St, Sheridan, WY 82801. They're open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and you'll find a crowd here almost all of the time.
Wyoming is no stranger to long stretches of empty highway with little company save for miles of prairie grass, sagebrush, and the occasional pronghorn. Here, smack dab "in the middle of nowhere" isn't just a turn of phrase - it's an accurate description of many of our state's most unique eateries, like the Spotted Horse Bar and Grill. But off-the-beaten-path isn't as lonely as it sounds; in fact, patrons of the Spotted Horse will find plenty of company, an abundance of quirky decor to admire, and some mighty tasty burgers to enjoy en route to the next stretch of sagebrush.
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Although the official address of The Spotted Horse Bar and Grill will say that this out-of-the-way watering hole is in Gillette, zoom in a little more and you'll quickly realize that the aptly-named bar actually sits on the outskirts of Recluse, WY: a barely-there community that does have a post office, believe it or not.
Dating all the way back to 1924, the bar fully embraces its remote location "between nowhere and somewhere" and makes for a fantastic pit stop for a cold, refreshing drink, a hot meal, and a few rounds of pool.
And we couldn't possibly mention The Spotted Horse without echoing other diners' singing praises of the owners themselves. Friendly customer service doesn't even begin to describe how welcoming and down-home the atmosphere is here!
Worth the drive? Absolutely! And we know plenty of others who feel the same. Grab a t-shirt or a beer cozy while you're here and give the Spotted Horse Bar and Grill a follow to stay on top of updates and special events (like the annual pig roast!).
What are some of your favorite middle-of-nowhere dining finds hidden around Wyoming? Give them some love so we can check them out.
You Must Taste The Smoked Prime Rib At This Unique Craft Brewpub In Wyoming
Wyoming Ale Works in Casper offers a top-notch dining experience with a wide selection of craft beers and delicious homestyle dishes, including the best prime rib in town.
Everyone talks about the dining scene in Jackson, but true Wyoming foodies know that Casper is where the best restaurants in Wyoming can be found. One of our favorites is Wyoming Ale Works, a craft beer brewpub that serves up delicious dishes, an incomparable selection of craft brews, and the best prime rib in Casper.
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Wyoming Ale Works is one of the best craft beer bars in Casper, Wyoming, and its kitchen turns out some of the tastiest homestyle dishes, too!
If you aren't sure what to try, order a flight and sip a few different craft beers!
Like any good pub or tavern, you'll find a slew of bar bites and appetizers perfect to kick off your meal. Their dips and shared plates are big enough for a crowd!
Wyoming Ale Works burgers might be the best in town! With plenty to choose from - including a green chili burger and a stacked BBQ burger - there's truly something for all tastes.
Unlike many Wyoming establishments, you can get the Ale Works Prime Rib any day of the week. Both 12 oz and 16 oz cuts are served after 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and all day on Sunday.
When we're blessed with nice weather, enjoy your meal on the huge wraparound porch. Enjoy that fresh Wyoming air and a cut of delicious prime rib... there's really no better way to spend a day!
