Flanker’s Hidden Boot Saloon
Tucked behind the lively Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club at the Gateway, you’ll find a surprise waiting: the Hidden Boot Saloon. This rotating speakeasy transforms with each season, and its current Western incarnation is all boots, neon, and nostalgia. Expect a lively mash-up of vintage cowboy decor, glowing LED signs, and the unmistakable charm of swinging saloon doors.
“At Flanker we pride ourselves on curating immersive experiences that bring our locals together, and our latest pop-up, the Hidden Boot Saloon, is no exception,” says Francesco Lafranconi, VP of Beverage & Hospitality at Carver Road. “From the moment you walk through the swinging doors, you’ll feel the Western spirit and know you are in for an exciting, unforgettable evening.
For those thrill-seeking revelers, the speakeasy also includes a mechanical bull. Whether you’re channeling your inner rodeo star or just along for the ride (and the inevitable tumble), it’s a playful centerpiece with a cushioned landing for all levels of bravery.
To complete the Western experience, the bar serves up a special cocktail menu showcasing regional flavors and modern flair. Take the Cowboy Colada, a fusion-style piña colada that combines caramel whiskey, High West Double Rye, house-made colada mix and pinto beans—served with a crunchy bacon-coated straw, naturally. Other standouts include the RattleSnake Milk (spiked with Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur, rum, ginger-laced condensed milk, and a whisper of absinthe) and the Here Comes Dolly, a charcoal-blackened sipper with Tito’s, apple, berry, seltzer, and a pinch of sea salt. Hidden Boot also offers plenty of zero-proof options, alongside hearty Western-inspired bites like pulled pork sliders, BBQ burnt end wedge salad and carnitas tacos.
From the bull rides to the bar menu, Hidden Boot Saloon delivers a lighthearted dose of saloon-style escapism—just don’t wait too long. This pop-up rides off into the sunset at the end of summer.
If you go…
Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club
6 N Rio Grande St Suite 35, SLC
Open Wednesdays and Thursdays 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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