POSTED // Jul 20,2011 - Sugar House doesn’t have to be defined by the Sugar Hole on the corner of 2100 South and Highland Drive.

POSTED // Jul 20,2011 - From the massive dance floor of The Westerner to the log-cabin vibe of Totem’s to the compact batch of bars in Magna.

POSTED // Jul 20,2011 - Utah might have more non-imbibing sports fans than many states, but there certainly seem to be plenty of sports bars to cater to jocks and their supporters of all stripes.

POSTED // Jul 20,2011 - The area just past Sugar House has some seriously old-school watering holes, along with some of the best spots to find barbecue and brews or to roll a few frames while enjoying some pitchers.

POSTED // Jul 20,2011 - For those old enough to remember, the south end of the valley was once a wasteland for anyone looking for an after-work brew.

POSTED // Jul 20,2011 - Most peeler bars require their guests to buy at least a drink or two when they visit, so you might as well know what you’re getting into, temperature-wise, right?

POSTED // Jul 20,2011 - The concept of “downtown Salt Lake City” is a little hazy, depending on your perspective. If you’re in Ogden or Sandy, these joints might be considered part of downtown.

POSTED // Jul 20,2011 - Ogden has a reputation as a rough-and-tumble town, which goes back to its early days as a red-light stop on the railroad line.

POSTED // Jul 20,2011 - Thankfully, living in the West means the swanky joints in town know to expect some low-key customers looking for a simple beer.

POSTED // Jul 20,2011 - Nothing like a heavy dose of dancing to conjure up a serious thirst, and while SLC’s dance clubs and gay bars might serve plenty of cocktails, beer is on the menu prominently as well.