The best bars & nightlife in Salt Lake City

31 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Lively sports bar to watch games & fights, featuring beer, classic bar food & live music.

5445 S 900 E

Lively sports bar to watch games & fights, featuring beer, classic bar food & live music.

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The Red Door

Nightlife

Sleek, clubby martini bar with a long drink list, sophisticated urban atmosphere & a patio.

57 W 200 S #102

Sleek, clubby martini bar with a long drink list, sophisticated urban atmosphere & a patio.

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Cozy brewpub offering a modern American menu, wood-fired pizzas, and craft cocktails.

4170 Emigration Canyon Rd

Cozy brewpub offering a modern American menu, wood-fired pizzas, and craft cocktails.

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Celebrated local brewery selling cold & fresh beer directly to the public.

443 N 400 W

Celebrated local brewery selling cold & fresh beer directly to the public.

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Cucina

Nightlife

Inventive small plates & rotating New American entrees paired with a large wine list in warm digs.

1026 E 2nd Ave

Inventive small plates & rotating New American entrees paired with a large wine list in warm digs.

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Tea Zaanti

Nightlife

Relaxed outlet serving an array of premium loose-leaf teas plus espresso drinks, wine and baked goods.

1944 S 1100 E

Relaxed outlet serving an array of premium loose-leaf teas plus espresso drinks, wine and baked goods.

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Honky-tonk tavern serving pulled pork sandwiches and the like, and featuring live music, karaoke, and pool.

3550 S State St (South Salt Lake)

Honky-tonk tavern serving pulled pork sandwiches and the like, and featuring live music, karaoke, and pool.

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Lake Effect

Nightlife

Craft drinks & global small plates are served in an intimate setting with live music.

155 W 200 S

Craft drinks & global small plates are served in an intimate setting with live music.

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Pub offering a sandwich menu & craft brews plus a store selling logo glassware, apparel & beer.

1722 Fremont Dr

Pub offering a sandwich menu & craft brews plus a store selling logo glassware, apparel & beer.

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Ice Haus

Nightlife

Comfort eats, cocktails & beer served in easygoing digs with pool tables & occasional live music.

7 E 4800 S (Murray)

Comfort eats, cocktails & beer served in easygoing digs with pool tables & occasional live music.

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The Westerner

Nightlife

Longtime country dance hall with a full bar & bar eats, plus a mechanical bull, pool & karaoke.

3360 S Redwood Rd (West Valley City)

Longtime country dance hall with a full bar & bar eats, plus a mechanical bull, pool & karaoke.

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Comfort food, weekend brunch & craft beers offered in a relaxed, sports-centric space.

3000 S Highland Dr (Millcreek)

Comfort food, weekend brunch & craft beers offered in a relaxed, sports-centric space.

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Scion Cider Bar brings an award winning, cider-first menu with over 225 modern and traditional picks, the second largest collection of fine…

916 S Jefferson St

Scion Cider Bar brings an award winning, cider-first menu with over 225 modern and traditional picks, the second largest collection of fine craft ciders in North America.

From the Salt Lake City newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Since 1989, Squatters Pub Brewery Downtown SLC has been a go-to for award-winning craft beers and a menu that keeps things traditional yet…

147 W Broadway

Since 1989, Squatters Pub Brewery Downtown SLC has been a go-to for award-winning craft beers and a menu that keeps things traditional yet eclectic. Expect sustainably sourced, local, humanely raised ingredients, plus hand-crafted cocktails with locally distilled spirits.

From the Millcreek newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Lucky 13

Nightlife

Lucky 13 was voted Best Burger in Utah, and their brunch plus lunch-dinner menus back it up with juicy stacks and fun combos that just…

135 W 1300 S St

Lucky 13 was voted Best Burger in Utah, and their brunch plus lunch-dinner menus back it up with juicy stacks and fun combos that just work. Treat yourself this week to a local staple that delivers big flavor and zero regrets.

From the Millcreek newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Relaxed eatery with a rooftop terrace providing mountain views and a fire pit.

131 S 300 W

Relaxed eatery with a rooftop terrace providing mountain views and a fire pit.

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Warm, elegant bar and restaurant with multiple rooms featuring local beers and wines and cocktails.

357 W 200 S

Warm, elegant bar and restaurant with multiple rooms featuring local beers and wines and cocktails.

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Lively underground nightclub hosting an eclectic mix of live bands, drag shows & DJs.

615 W 100 S

Lively underground nightclub hosting an eclectic mix of live bands, drag shows & DJs.

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Comedy venue for big-name and local stand-up comedians, plus a bar and menu.

190 400 W

Comedy venue for big-name and local stand-up comedians, plus a bar and menu.

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Eclectic microbrewery crafting traditional lagers & European-inspired pub grub in lodgelike digs.

94 7200 S (Midvale)

Eclectic microbrewery crafting traditional lagers & European-inspired pub grub in lodgelike digs.

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Brewery offering dry, gluten-free ciders along with local beer and cocktails.

425 N 400 W

Brewery offering dry, gluten-free ciders along with local beer and cocktails.

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Bar à Vin

Nightlife

Relaxed wine bar serving flights of vino from around the world alongside wood-fired pizzas and charcuterie boards.

917 State St

Relaxed wine bar serving flights of vino from around the world alongside wood-fired pizzas and charcuterie boards.

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Cavernous tavern in a historic building offering spirits & bar food, plus live folk & rock music.

3200 E Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd (Cottonwood Heights)

Cavernous tavern in a historic building offering spirits & bar food, plus live folk & rock music.

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Laid-back bar offering cocktails, hard cider, and food, plus pickleball and board games.

4010 S Main St (Millcreek)

Laid-back bar offering cocktails, hard cider, and food, plus pickleball and board games.

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Subterranean speakeasy for creative eats & cocktails in atmospheric digs with a hunting-lodge vibe.

331 S Main St

Subterranean speakeasy for creative eats & cocktails in atmospheric digs with a hunting-lodge vibe.

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Elevated craft cocktails and locally sourced fare are on offer at this relaxed brick-walled bar.

325 S Main St

Elevated craft cocktails and locally sourced fare are on offer at this relaxed brick-walled bar.

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Copper Common

Nightlife

Sophisticated bar & restaurant featuring craft cocktails, refined New American fare & a patio.

111 E Broadway Suite 190

Sophisticated bar & restaurant featuring craft cocktails, refined New American fare & a patio.

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Hip, casual gastropub with craft beers, cocktails & refined takes on classic pub fare.

850 E 900 S

Hip, casual gastropub with craft beers, cocktails & refined takes on classic pub fare.

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BTG Wine Bar

Nightlife

Polished option offering a huge list of wines by the glass, plus cocktails, beer & light bites.

404 S W Temple St

Polished option offering a huge list of wines by the glass, plus cocktails, beer & light bites.

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Melancholy

Nightlife

Chic bar featuring a wide range of vintage-inspired cocktails and upscale wines, plus a cozy vibe.

556 Gale St

Chic bar featuring a wide range of vintage-inspired cocktails and upscale wines, plus a cozy vibe.

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American pub grub & specialty cocktails in a laid-back tavern featuring karaoke nights.

7176 S 900 E (Midvale)

American pub grub & specialty cocktails in a laid-back tavern featuring karaoke nights.

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