50 Best Bars in Salt Lake City

“Thanks Sammy. She’s an awesome bartender.“

“I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The service from Maria was excellent and really efficient; she's genuinely one of the best waitresses who has ever taken care of me. I loved the food. I'm leaving really pleased and will definitely be coming back soon.❤️“

“SOOO GOOD! Definitely a five star experience.“

“The cauliflower Tacos blew my mind! They were huge and filled me up! I've never had anything like it! They came with rice and beans that were so delicious and their chips are seasoned nicely for their salsa bar options. The enchiladas were good too.“

“Sapo the chef is INCREDIBLY talented! By far THE best Korean style bbq ribs I've ever had in my entire life and my children are part Korean so I KNOW good Korean food. If you haven't been yet, you haven't lived. It's a bucket list experience for your taste buds! Best birthday dinner ever!“

“Being someone that doesn't drink, i still enjoyed being here. I just got a coke and a grilled cheese on a bingo night. Taylor (i think) was our waitress, total sweetheart running her butt off. The grilled cheese was delicious and the coke was good. Of course being on state street its a bit sketchy of an area and having to park on the next block over wasn't ideal as it's pretty dimly lit. Although that doesn't affect the bar itself, it does make the inside of the bar feel like a safe haven from all that sketch outside. I highly suggest just getting a ride share or taxi here as bringing your own vehicle isn't ideal either for parking reasons mainly.“

“Best dang booch in all of Utah!“

“Love this place, cider is great, would love some dryer options but all around stellar atmosphere and bevvies. Strangely, All the bartenders are wonderful but what was odd seeing some of them had tiny little hands and tiny little feet that walk around and go beep beep beep.“

“Absolutely loved this place, very beautiful. The food is phenomenal here. My husband got the pork belly bowl - meat was very good, in all very flavorful and filling. I got the vegan mushroom banh mi with papaya salad - extremely flavorful as well. Maybe the best banh mi I have ever had. The papaya salad is also great, loved the peanuts and fried onions in it.

The drinks were all good too. My husband got one of their seasonal cocktail and ginger sumac cider and I got their ca phe.

Definitely ask for their house made chilli crisps! It is heavenly!“

“2.5 stars The beer selection is amazing. The food is wonderful…however!, it will take more time than you’d think for service and food. We’ve given this place 4 tries, and while sitting at the bar is amazing for drinks, the table service and food is super slow so just set those expectations appropriately. This is a consistent experience, every time, which is a bummer with the service and food because the food is great! But even if you’re sitting at the bar, food service is *extremely* slow (40 minutes for an order of wings). It’s so unfortunate because otherwise, this place is a gem.“

“I’m selling 4 Hobo Johnson Tickets for tonight show November 18th at Soundwell - Salt Lake City, UT. If anyone interested in buying please send me a message ASAP unfortunately we cannot attend anymore. Willing to transfer them via Ticketmaster“

“Delicious food, I can’t wait to try more“

“Killer IPAs! Good food and service. Came for trivia night and had a blast.“

“So good, I adore everything about this place.“

“I’m selling 4 Hobo Johnson Tickets for tonight show November 18th at Soundwell - Salt Lake City, UT. If anyone interested in buying please send me a message ASAP unfortunately we cannot attend anymore. Willing to transfer them via Ticketmaster“

“Spence is awesome. We were only in SLC for a visit, but became one of our favorite place. Highly recommend, will definitely come back!“

“This is my second time doing the palate parlor tasting menu! And it was AMAZING!
-First off the rooftop vibe with the sun going down was breathtaking.
-Marissa was my server and she was incredible very knowledgeable and friendly and welcoming.
The food! One word DIVINE!!
The food was so good I forgot to take pictures cause I was so in the moment of enjoying it!
The slow roasted pork shoulder was so tender you pulled it off with your fork.
With the atmosphere/food/service I give it a 1000/10“

“This is a Real Bar! They have an excellent selection of house cocktails, but can execute any classic cocktail with ease. Domestics and imported beers are at the ready, as is Underberg. I am chuffed to have sidled up to this bar while passing through town.“

“The Ranch is to DIE for!!!“

“Love this place. Kind people and great atmosphere“

“I love this place! Not enough dimly lit reseraunts around here.

Perfect atmosphere, great food, and Harold was the best server I have met in quite awhile. He was very accommodating and made me feel very comfortable like I was being served by a friend.🙂“

“Love this spot! Utah’s Godfather! Everything we aspire to be and more. Most fun in Salt Lake, hands down! Great vibes, great music, great drinks, great games, and pinball! Definitely the best spot in town!“

“The atmosphere is beautiful and the live music-saxophone-player is was amazing, (and an unexpected surprise). The craft cocktails were delicious. The presentation of the food was beautiful and very good, however it was a bit pricey compared to the up scale bars and restaurants nearby. Unfortunately, our bartender seems to be more interested in talking to the other staff, instead of paying attention to his customers. We had to wait to order drinks, we waited and waited to order food, and he had a really difficult time checking back to see if we needed more drinks. When the food arrived, the bartender had gotten our order wrong, but he was quick to correct it. The scallops, the fennel salad, the calamari, and the miso chicken were delicious. We did inquire about gluten-free options, but our bartender didn't seem to know what "gluten-free" was, and had nothing to suggest. It would be nice to have gluten-free indicated on the menu. (Also, the online menu was different from the in person menu. Not a big deal, but it should be updated.) Overall, we had a really nice experience and were very happy with our food and drink selections. We will be coming back with friends.“

“My partner and I stumbled on this place on our way to another bar we were just going to grab a quick drink but ended up enjoying ourselves before we knew it we had three drinks and a desert. Great place for a date or to catch up with friends comfortable yet stylish I could hear well enough to actually have a conversation. Every drink we had was delicious! Highly recommend.“

“Great service and staff..“

“The food is inventive and delicious. The cocktails are carefully crafted by hand and very fun. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is chill and relaxing.“

“Best breakfast in Salt Lake. Gorgeous location and the nicest staff.“

“The pizza was fantastic! Great crust and even better sauce. Awesome atmosphere and some cool cocktail and beer selections.“

“Went to a work party here last night and loved it!! They had great vegan options (vegan corn dogs!), cool aesthetic and good service!“

“The food was delicious and our server Jolayne was fast and made sure we were well taken care of our entire time in the restaurant! Thank you for the amazing service and food we will definitely be back!!!!“

“Great caberet in SLC. Features flow dancers, live music.“

“What an amazing little bar. Just a stones throw from Flankers, my favorite bar & grill in America.

Kelley is amazing and so is Ethan and Hannah is wonderful too. I’m sure there are other people and that they are wonderful too.

Only complaint is that there was a frozen hamburger outside.

(Updated)
I went back and talked to the manager, it was a hot n’ spicy mcckicken, not a hamburger. Anyway, they were out of banana pudding when I went. Weird. I don’t think they even have it. Super weird.“

“Have been coming here since they opened in November. Every single staff member is exceptional. Good hospitality is hard to find but something all these individuals exude. Halley and Braden always greet us warmly, make great recommendations, and most importantly some of the best cocktails we’ve ever had. Absolutely stunning bar.“

“I LOVE the Tap Room! What an incredible neighborhood bar where everyone is on a first name basis. I was in for my first time today and Tiffany and the owner make you feel like a regular and family. The owner even bought me a shot of some high end whiskey he just got in. Love this place and will most definitely be back!“

“A nice cocktail bar / lounge in Salt Lake City in the Monaco hotel. Service is good & attentive and the ambiance. My steak frites were cooked perfectly but founded the food to be a bit too salty. If they slightly reduced the amount of salt on the food it will be better. Overall will come again just for cocktails.“

“We’ve been coming to Spedelli’s for over 10 years, and it’s still one of our favorite spots. The laid-back vibe makes it a great place to relax, and we love seeing other families bringing their little ones along too. The pizzas are always delicious, and their beer selection never disappoints!“

“D&D's is a classic neighborhood bar. Really great staff and very reasonable drink prices.
Food is available through a counter in the wall, that lets you order from Yoko's next door and eat it in the bar. Friendly owners. Great people and dog watching through the big windows is a plus.

Ken Sanders“

“Fun atmosphere, light crowd, delicious drinks and food! The surf and turf was divine ❤️“

“I'm a resident of Chicago currently on a work assignment in Phoenix. Your restaurant was highly recommended by a colleague so I decided go for dinner. Wow! I had a fantastic dining experience! The meal, particularly the NY Steak and shrimp tacos were delicious! The cocktails were savory also. Servers were professional and courteous. The venue was delightful! I shall return! Thank you!“

“I attended a Day Party/Brunch yesterday (March 30th) and it was a very nice event, atmosphere, small rooftop area and hookah, nice tables! The DJs played a variety of genres, people socialized and danced. Awesome servers and bartenders. My server, Jacob Meadows, provided excellent service and he was very friendly and personable. I like how there is a food hall directly next door, connected to The Drift Lounge. I highly recommend Taste of Louisiana!“

“If you find yourself at Destinations Lounge you are most likely staying at the City Creek Marriott. The hour right before closing is often the busiest time of the night, with travelers arriving with hopes of finding food and a night cap. Unlock other hotel bars who promptly close at the designated time the staff at Destinations allowed for service right up til their closing time of 11 p.m. I applaud our Brazilian bartender for being polite and welcoming, ensuring the “famished” traveler they could get a bite despite it being closing time. Nicely done!

What was not so nice was the price gauging of well known tequila brands. If you know about Utahs liquor laws you realize a rocks pour can only be 1.5 ounces and is out of the bartenders hands. Totally fine with that. What is outrageous is to charge $18 for any call spirit and soda - in any state. We were not at an airport and sure it was downtown in a city but when premium scotch, vodka and rum all top out at $20 something is wrong with your tequila pricing list.“

“We arrived roughly at 9:30pm prior to the cover and had a great time winding down our evening at Sayonara. The bar staff were kind, attentive, and responsive. Quick to take your order and had bar staff coming to your table with drink service.

Of the course the vibes are some of the best in downtown SLC. We particularly enjoyed the bar back and pool room.“

“Great food choices and the server jimmy he is awesome!! I would recommend him if you want great customer service experience and helpful feedback on your food choice at the restaurant. I had the rainbow trout and it was a 10/10!! The rainbow trout was by far the BEST rainbow trout I have ever tasted!! If you’re into seafood I recommend to try the rainbow trout.🙌🏽❤️“

“Love this spot! Utah’s Godfather! Everything we aspire to be and more. Most fun in Salt Lake, hands down! Great vibes, great music, great drinks, great games, and pinball! Definitely the best spot in town!“

“Great place. Beers are cheap and staff are friendly. You'll see us there on Wednesdays for Trivia night.“

“Service was great! Not a bar frequent bar goer, it was my cousins 40th birthday. Started at Mannys across the street for their Kareoke (birthday girl wanted to sing) a bad drink was made was asked to fix it (15 dollar AMF), they then denied the entire party drinks. Then we found ourselves at Willie's, prices were great, drinks were made right, food and service has perfect! Natasha was the best, she deserves a bonus! She was so respectful patient and kind! Did the job like it should be done! Highly recommend this bar!“

“The Garten is one of the best outdoor venues in the city. Huge outdoor patio with a full service bar, fire pits, and a full stage for live music! Food trucks show up regularly.“

“Love this spot! Utah’s Godfather! Everything we aspire to be and more. Most fun in Salt Lake, hands down! Great vibes, great music, great drinks, great games, and pinball! Definitely the best spot in town!“

“Authentic Italian home family style savory meals. Great service.“

“I literally can’t not save enough good things about THE SPOT!!!! Jumper & AJ are amazing! The atmosphere is so great! Is you are looking for a welcoming, comfortable, safe place - this is it!!! It’s by far my most favorite place to be in salt lake!!“