Most Montanans of a certain age have a favorite neighborhood dive bar or casual restaurant. And while we love our laid-back eateries, sometimes it’s also fun to have a more elevated experience. If you’re planning a trip to Big Sky anytime soon, make room in your schedule for a craft cocktail and a decadent dessert at The Standard. This hip, trendy spot will win you over.

You’ll find The Standard at 47 Town Center Avenue in Big Sky.

The Standard / Google The business is fairly new, but they’ve already earned a reputation as Southwest Montana’s best new watering hole.

The stylish, Art Deco-inspired lounge looks like something you’d see in a much bigger city – but the classic Montana vibes are definitely still there.

The Standard: Cocktails and Desserts / Facebook On any given day, you’ll find everyone from fellow local business owners to out-of-state tourists here.

Owner and head bartender Keith Robins is a master mixologist.

The Standard: Cocktails and Desserts / Facebook Craft cocktails are his specialty, and every drink made is a delicious work of art.

There’s a long list of classic cocktails, a menu of rotating specials, and plenty of beer and wine available here.

The Standard: Cocktails and Desserts / Facebook If you don’t see something you’d like, you can always ask for something special. And if you don’t imbibe, you can also make it a mocktail.

The food menu is limited here, mainly consisting of small plates and charcuterie.

The Standard: Cocktails and Desserts / Facebook Come hungry anyway and order several things. If you’re feeling bold, try the mac & cheese pairings.

Aside from the drinks, the dessert list is the specialty here – and it’s delightful.

The Standard: Cocktails and Desserts / Facebook This is a S’mores Tart, one of several tasty tarts on the menu. Somehow, it tastes even better than it looks.

The Standard is open daily at 4 p.m., closing when the last cocktail has been crafted.

The Standard: Cocktails and Desserts / Facebook They’re also open on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer for a delicious brunch service.

What would your drink of choice be at The Standard?

The Standard / Google

The business is fairly new, but they’ve already earned a reputation as Southwest Montana’s best new watering hole.

The Standard: Cocktails and Desserts / Facebook

On any given day, you’ll find everyone from fellow local business owners to out-of-state tourists here.

Craft cocktails are his specialty, and every drink made is a delicious work of art.

If you don’t see something you’d like, you can always ask for something special. And if you don’t imbibe, you can also make it a mocktail.

Come hungry anyway and order several things. If you’re feeling bold, try the mac & cheese pairings.

This is a S’mores Tart, one of several tasty tarts on the menu. Somehow, it tastes even better than it looks.

They’re also open on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer for a delicious brunch service.

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Address: 47 Town Center Ave b1, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA