Star Valley Wyoming landscape at golden hour
Thayne, Wyoming · Est. Star Valley

Every pour has a story. Every guest becomes family.

On the open plains of Hwy 117, Z BAR Z RANCH & Guest Loft blends the warmth of a working ranch with the craft of a destination bar — handcrafted cocktails, honest food, and lodging that feels like coming home to somewhere extraordinary.

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Star Valley's favorite gathering place
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Z BAR Z RANCH exterior with starlit Wyoming sky
Our Story

Rooted in the open range, built for those who seek something real.

Z BAR Z RANCH & Guest Loft sits along Highway 117 in the heart of Star Valley — a place where the sky opens wide and hospitality isn't a tactic, it's a tradition. What began as a working ranch has grown into a destination where craft cocktails flow as freely as the conversation, where the kitchen serves food made with intention, and where the Guest Loft offers a retreat that feels worlds away and yet perfectly at home.

Whether you're a traveler passing through, a local looking for your new favorite spot, or a guest seeking a memorable stay, we built this place for people who appreciate the difference that care makes — in a drink, a meal, a room, and a welcome.

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Ranch Raised

Craft

Cocktail Menu

Luxury

Guest Loft

The Experience

Three pillars of the Z BAR Z experience

From the first pour to the last call, every detail is designed to make you feel the difference that genuine hospitality makes.

The Bar

Our bar is where craft meets character. Every cocktail is shaken, stirred, and garnished with intention — from ranch-side classics to signature creations you won't find anywhere else in Star Valley.

  • Handcrafted signature cocktails
  • Local & regional selections
  • Curated wine & beer list

The Kitchen

Honest food, prepared with care. Our menu draws from the flavors of the West — hearty, satisfying, and made to complement the experience at the bar. No shortcuts, no pretense.

  • Ranch-inspired comfort food
  • Seasonal menu updates
  • Pairing suggestions available

Guest Loft

Stay the night. Our Guest Loft offers a private, thoughtfully appointed retreat above the ranch — rustic luxury with every amenity you need to unwind under the Wyoming stars.

  • Private loft accommodation
  • Rustic-chic interior design
  • Direct access to bar & dining
Guest Loft

Sleep among the stars, wake to the ranch.

The Guest Loft at Z BAR Z RANCH is more than a place to rest — it's an experience. Designed with the same care that goes into every pour and every plate, the loft offers a serene, beautifully appointed space where the quiet of Star Valley becomes your backdrop.

Step outside and breathe in the clean mountain air. Come back in and enjoy a nightcap at the bar without ever leaving the property. This is ranch living at its most refined.

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Guest Loft interior with rustic luxury furnishings
Cozy bedroom in the Guest Loft
Starlit Wyoming sky above the ranch
Ranch porch at twilight
Guest Voices

What our guests say

"We stopped in on a road trip and ended up staying two nights. The loft was beautiful, the food was incredible, and the cocktails? Best I've had anywhere in Wyoming."

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Michelle R.

Traveling from Denver

"This place has soul. From the moment you pull into the drive, you know you're somewhere special. The staff treated us like old friends. We'll be back."

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Thomas K.

Local regular

"The Guest Loft exceeded every expectation. Waking up to that view, having coffee on the porch — it was the kind of pause life doesn't often give you."

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Sarah L.

Guest from Chicago

Visit Us

Come find your new favorite place.

We're located right off Highway 117 in Thayne — easy to find, impossible to forget. Whether you're passing through or making a destination out of it, we'll have a seat waiting for you.

Location

Hwy 117, Star Valley, Thayne, WY 83127

Send Us a Message

Questions about the Guest Loft, event inquiries, or just want to say hello — we'd love to hear from you.

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