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    The Owl Bar

    4.1 (139 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE OWL BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Intimate
    Casual
    Live music

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    Will B.

    Still one of my favorites. Which is probably why I have been the duke here for years. Yea, it's a bar at a ski resort, and the prices reflect that, but honestly, it would be worth the money in town. Great drinks, an awesome staff, and amazing food on an ever changing menu make this a destination I visit all year rou

    a large pretzel with a bowl of dip
    Bekah C.

    You can't go wrong with The Owl Bar. Fantastic cocktails, delicious food, and an unbeatable outdoor patio. The service is sublime and the selection is perfection. The Owl Bar has all of the good vibes in all of the best ways.

    Angus Wagyu Burger
    Sean S.

    Short: My favorite part about sundance! Good food in an awesome old school log building. Great atmosphere. Long: What's not to love about The Owl Bar? Some of the best food I have had (the dirty fries are the best!) A really solid burger and a great selection of beers and full bar with some nice cocktail options. Plus all of this and it's a quick walk from the ski trails! Live music some nights as well! service is friendly and fast!

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    Erin W.

    I have only previously had the pleasure to visit the Sundance area during the winter season to enjoy dinner at The Tree Room, but I had not yet had the opportunity to visit during the summer! After this recent visit, I plan to come here much more frequently during the summer! My husband and I had just finished hike and were actually heading to The Foundry Grill when we had realized The Owl Bar was already open. The bar is all open seating, including the outside, so we took a chance and were able to find some seating in the shade which was great! The outdoor patio was so peaceful and the scenery around was absolutely beautiful. We ordered a couple appetizers and some drinks which all turned out great! I did ask our waitress a couple strange questions, like if they made the prickly pear juice in house or if it's a purchased syrup, so kudos to her for being so kind to my strangeness, hahaha. I did still go ahead and order the Prickly Pip and my worry was confirmed (the syrup was a bit heavy on the sweetness), but the other elements of the drink helped to balance that out a bit. I also ordered just a classic Lime Margarita, and that drink was executed very well! Very refreshing in the summer heat. As for our appetizers, we noticed that many people had ordered the Nachos, so we did as well. Nachos are one of my favorite staple appetizers, and I loved these ones especially. Good distribution of the toppings and I also really enjoyed the black beans were partially mashed! The star of our whole meal had to have been the Fried Pickles!! I decided last minute that we would grab an order of the Fried Pickles, and I can confidently say that it would have been a mistake if we did not!! The breading on the pickle was so light and simultaneously had a slight crunch to it. Quite possibly the best fried pickle that I have ever consumed. Also, the chipotle aioli dipping sauce was incredible. It had a nice spice to it and wasn't so heavy that it would take away from the bright flavor of the pickle; the two paired together was so complimentary. Overall, I am so glad we stumbled into the bar so we could enjoy this meal! Would very much recommend visiting during the summer (I bet even late summer and early fall would be outstanding). Cannot wait to return!!

    Dawn M.

    Great vibe and food . Our waitress was training another waiter and they were both so professional, sweet and engaging. My husband and I both had the Caesar salad with chicken and it was delicious! The cocktails were great too !!!!

    Dirty Fries
    David W.

    Such a cool spot. From the history of The Owl Bar (and how Redford brought it to Utah) to the decor, it just feels unlike anything else. While it's really small and can be hard to get into sometimes, it's worth the wait. The drinks--and their names-- are great and the dirty fries are the absolutely delicious. It's a can't miss spot.

    Sangria
    Hannah F.

    Great bar in Sundance! There was a band playing that night so there was a cover charge but it was only $5. The bartenders were kind and quick to get me and my big group of coworkers started on our drinks. I chose the Sangria because one of my colleagues let me know they make their Sangria in house. It was delicious and not too sweet! This bar isn't big but it's welcoming and with the band it was such a fun time! Would recommend if you're in the area.

    Old fashion
    Jillian R.

    Great bar at Sundance. Honestly think the smell is the best part. It's like that woody, smoky outdoor smell. Very hard to replicate. This review is only for the drinks and the hot pretzels not the regular menu. Great service all around! Perfect spot to check out before your dinner on the rest of the resort. My Old Fashioned is probably the best that I've had in Utah (see previous reviews for my issues with the food scene here..). The hot pretzel was generous in size and could be split amongst several of us. We sat in the front room right in front of the bar and it was nice and cozy!

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    Curtis R.

    Took a ride to this ski resort bar on a whim and primarily because they had live music. It was a cool setting and place was packed getting the last table. Ordered two burgers that came garnished and cooked as expected along with fries. Had some drinks listening to excellent blues music for about 4 hours. Great service and ambience and will go back ago soon when there is live music. Included a photo of half eaten burgers, was too hungry to wait and take a photo.

    Olivia is a DOLL. She provided amazing service and she is so personable and fun! I brought my parents here TWO separate evenings during their stay in Utah from out of town!! We love the charcuterie board and wings. Beautiful atmosphere. I highly recommend sitting outside on the patio! Thanks, Owl Bar

    Burger & Steak and Roasted Potatoes

    This place is so fun! Live music and great atmosphere. Perfect spot for date night and accommodating for gluten free allergies

    Fried pickles
    Susan B.

    Absolutely fabulous! Loved sitting outside with the rushing water in the background. Our server Asher, was amazing! One of my favorite cocktails I've ever tried - Wildflower! We had the fried pickles which were battered amazingly. The humus was delicious! Main entree was the pasta with chicken. Such a great flavor! Wonderful experience from start to finish!

    Brussel sprouts, Virgin mojito, old fashioned, dark and stormy
    Amber W.

    Currently here visiting my brother and this place was so cool. It was awesome hearing about the rich history and the fact that the bar is the original wood from Ireland gave it a very authentic feel. It's comfortable inside and the servers were nice and friendly. They helped us even when we didn't know what to order. We initially came in for a drink but I was tempted by the Brussel sprouts and let me tell you... they were to die for! Best sprouts I've ever had my brother doesn't even like them and he was crazy for them. Highly recommend. 21+ only! No kids or minors allowed inside.

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    Fun, rustic atmosphere. Delicious indulgent food. Great bands with live music on the weekends. Friendly, attentive staff.

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    We sat at the bar and listened to live music. The waygu burger was amazing! We loved the food and drinks.

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