The Top of Main Brew Pub name is as literal as the building is iconic. The rebranded and re-localized brewery sits at the crest of Park City’s famed Main Street as it has for 35 years (as Wasatch Brew Pub until 2023). A fresh bright blue exterior beckons craft beer lovers and eclectic pub-fare fans to pop in and experience a piece of Utah history as told through wafts of grain and hops.
“We’re lucky to live here,” says Nils Imboden, Top of Main’s head brewer and full-time resident of Summit County. “It’s where people choose to vacation. The access to the outdoors is second to none.”
Escape the summer swelter of Salt Lake City, Imboden urges. After a day spent recreating in the mountains, “there’s no shortage of good food and drink.”
Top of Main is at once the oldest and—after recently returning to local ownership—newest player in Park City’s craft beer and spirits scene. But it’s definitely not the only one. Local libations flow liberally in and around Park City.
Maybe you’ll choose a do-it-yourself bar crawl down Main Street. Or venture out to the reimagined Park City Brewing. From Offset Bier’s “hop-centric brewery with a nod to tradition” to High West, which became the state’s first legal whiskey distillery in more than a century, you’re sure to find a spot to suit your mood.
Breweries
Offset Bier, 1755 Bonanza Dr., Unit C, offsetbier.com
Opened in 2021, Offset Bier strives to deliver unique craft beer experiences. It isn’t afraid to experiment (especially with hops), but it also respects tradition and brews some of the finest lagers anywhere. Just don’t ask for a flight.
Park City Brewing, 1764 Uinta Way, Unit C1, parkcitybrewing.com
Touting the mantra “for locals, made by locals,” the latest iteration of Park City Brewing delivers a range of locally inspired brews. The all-ages restaurant and taproom offers flights for those interested in sampling different beer styles.
Park City Roadhouse Grill, 1900 Park Ave., parkcityroadhouse.com
Salt Lake Brewing Co. is a Utah staple. Its Park City Roadhouse Grill has been a Summit County favorite since 2006 and features a classic beer and food menu certain to satisfy hearty appetites after a bike ride or a round of golf. Dog Lake Pale Ale and Emigration Amber Ale are solid go-to brews.
Red Rock Brewing, 1640 Redstone Center Dr., redrockbrewing.com/park-city
One of Utah’s oldest craft beer brands, Red Rock’s outpost at Kimball Junction is a comfortable place to grab a bite and a beer. Its Alaskan halibut fish and chips are a fan favorite, washed down with Red Rock’s award-winning Elephino Double IPA.
Top of Main Brew Pub, 250 Main St., topofmainbrewpub.com
Park City’s iconic craft brewery has been rebranded Top of Main, but it’s still delivering quality brews. For “beer that tastes like beer,” give Utah Beer, an American lager, or The Original Schirf Beer, a Helles, a try.
Bars
Alpine Distilling, 7132 Silver Creek Road, and Alpine Social Aid & Pleasure Club, 364 Main St., alpinedistilling.com
Alpine’s award-winning whiskey and gin portfolio mirrors the values of its community: adventurous, innovative, and authentic.
High West Distillery, 703 Park Ave. and 27649 Old Lincoln Highway in Wanship, highwest.com
What was once a small operation in downtown Park City now boasts international acclaim and earned Distiller of the Year accolades by Whisky Advocate in 2016. Visit the High West Saloon in Old Town or tour the distillery in Wanship.
Old Town Cellars, 408 Main St., otcwines.com
The goal of Old Town Cellars is to make “great wine affordable, welcoming, and fun.” Its bar and lounge features a sommelier-crafted wine list, locally brewed beer, and spirits, and its bottle shop offers wine to-go.
Proverbial Spirits, 4175 N. Forestdale Dr., #102, proverbialspirits.com
Creating its spirits from scratch using primarily locally sourced ingredients, Proverbial Spirits reminds us that imbibing with friends should be fun.
The Spur Bar & Grill, 352 Main St., thespurbarandgrill.com
The two-story Main Street staple offers signature cocktails, delicious food, and live music every night. And if you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy photo op, join forces with 10 of your compatriots and shoot a shotski at The Spur.