50 Best Bars in Salt Lake City

“Visiting Salt Lake City for work so was looking for places to eat. Came across Felt from google search. Decided to check it out and boy I’m so glad I did. Amazing food and cocktails. Great vibe too! Josh was exceptional and great barkeep to chat with. Got to know more about the chef and backstory of the place too. Highly recommend this place! I tried the tuna tartare and elk burger, blown away by both. Amazing texture and taste, definitely top choices in addition, both the drinks suggested by Josh were top notch. Fig Newton and Tokyo Banana. I’ll be back again for sure on my next trip. Thank you to the Felt team, cheers!“

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

“D & D themed bar with excellent ciders and the hottest bartenders. I recommend the dark portal cider. Don't forget to check out the cool bathrooms, because each one is different.“

“On a treat-myself kind of night, the one that's much needed after a day of corporate drudgery, I found my weary soul drawn to The Pearl. To fill the ever growing void of depression, caused by life's many misery's, I crushed a Bahi Mi. Proper case to give it the respect it deserves. It was the kind of sandwich that rejuvenated my soul, giving me the strength to fight on. That sandwich was a jam packed flavor banger that left me with a lingering tounge tingling heat. It was simply life changing. So take my advice, if you ever find yourself soaking in ennui, go to The Pearl.

In all seriousness it was an impressively delicious Bahn Mi and the atmosphere has a chill energy I crave.

The cocktails were also incredible and the quantity consumed in no way clouded the judgement of my review.“

“Aces High is the best place in the whole world. I wish I could have brought it to Portland with me.“

“SOOO GOOD! Definitely a five star experience.“

“Just FUN all around, good people .... good atmosphere“

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

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

“I think they have a great array of flavors and assortments — and the ability to take home kombucha. The prices are reasonable and ambience is good. I wish they were above 700 east. However, they are close to Target.“

“Tydo went above and beyond. Love his positive attitude“

“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.“

“This is may favorite rooftop in SLC. Such a great vibe up there. Perfect for enjoying a drink and a sunset with friends. Great place to take out-of-town guests. I’m not a fan of the food but maybe that’s because the vegetarian menu is limited.“

“The Ranch is to DIE for!!!“

“Love this place. Kind people and great atmosphere“

“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“

“Awesome brews and friendly fun atmosphere. A great place to hang out w friends and family.“

“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“

“Tasty brews on tap and really special vibe here. I stopped by here twice for meet ups with friends and both visits were met with incredible customer care and friendly locals / patrons!

Can’t wait to continue trying out the menu here with each visit to Salt Lake City.“

“Stopped thru on a Sunday afternoon before catching a flight home. Had the cherry cosmo. It was tart and bright - an afternoon delight. This is definitely a bar that you could have several rounds at and talk to others at the bar. Loved the vibe.“

“Great variety brunch buffet. Service was excellent. Loved the mimosas! Fried rice was also exceptional. Made to order omelet station. We loved the open air dining area. Wasn’t that crowded for a Sunday; but we got there right at opening. Cute decor. Overall an amazing brunch experience and we’ll be back!“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Incredible vibe last night, largely thanks to Ben! He’s highly skilled and gave 10/10 service. He definitely needs a barback or extra support back there to help the bar hit its full potential, but he handled the rush like a total pro (on a Tuesday evening!). Highly recommend grabbing a drink from him!“

“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!“

“If your not coming here for a night cap and to get rid of the rest of your money, you're making a mistake. The funnest most social staff. You'll never over pay for drinks. Serviceable pool tables and a change machine if you feel like making it hail. Best gentleman's club in 500 miles!“

“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 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.“

“This place rocks. There’s cover fee on just the weekends and it’s only $5, plus the atmosphere is amazing. They have board games, a pool table, a little patio, and really nice lighting. They don’t serve food but have great beer and cocktails. The service is great as well, especially Thomas, Jonah, and Vee. These guys have always been super kind and helpful when I come in!“

“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.“

“No live music but very cool they play records! I was going to change the record but they were playing smooth funky jazz like nightmare on wax, didn’t see the need to change it 😃. Learned new artist, can wait to record hunt!“

“Very very chill spot. Went here on St. Patrick’s day and it was not too packed. Just when it couldn’t get any better, we got free st Patrick’s day merchandise with our drinks! Super awesome staff, good place if you just want a little quieter atmosphere“

“We came here for brunch for my girlfriend’s birthday and it was also our first time coming here. The food was absolutely delicious AND we got a free dessert for her birthday. Not only was it free, it was a delicious, house-made crème brûlée! We will definitely be coming back!“

“Had an amazing stay at asher adams over the weekend, the highlight was going to rouser for an amazing dinner followed by great cocktails and wine upstairs with our family. The food downstairs was truly amazing and the service wonderful. The two gentlemen upstairs at 119 were great to talk too, very knowledgeable on their vast bourbon and rye collection, as well as quick to recommend some great local bars and restaurants to visit, we had a great time exploring some local spots!“

“this was my very first bar and I love the local vibe and very decent priced drinks. I need to stop by soon it's been way too long. love this place ❤️“

“Stayed in the Marriott for a weekend on my first trip to SLC for a convention. This bar was the highlight of it. Troy, Kelly, and Breno were fantastic. They made us feel so welcome, their energy was unmatched. Not to mention the awesome service and drinks. Great company, great people and we couldn’t have had a better experience. Cheers!“

“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.🙌🏽❤️“

“Always a great time and 🍕. Shout out to this location for serving it up like always.“

“I had my first visit as a shot in the dark while staying in Salt Lake City, and this was the hidden gem highlight of my trip. The bartender and bouncers were friendly each time, and the vibe of the patrons was fantastic. They have a really good selection of beverages, and they keep it clean and friendly consistently.

I was very impressed with the level of service and friendliness from the team, and had some great interactions all around. Great to visit with friends or while solo.“

“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!“

“Come see the new remodel! Great place to get a drink downtown and listen to some live jazz!!♥️♥️“

“Willies is a cool down to earth bar where you can have a few beers, play some pool and chat with friends. I Love going for Wednesday nights when DJ Nixbeat spins a variety of old Punk, New Wave, Glam Rock and songs you don't hear anywhere else. Always a fun time.“

“I'm not even sure where to begin. I am a young combat Veteran. This was the only place near me that I thought I'd have a chance of connecting with other veterans and families of veterans. Last night, Aug 14th, after only a few minutes there I was met with hostility, degrading comments, and physical assault by an intixicated individual. His name is Keven Sloan who isnt even a Vet. I'm in shock that the victims (myself and my friend who is also a combat vet) were removed from the establishment and the aggressors were allowed to follow us to our vehicles. And the people here were completely ok with it. Even as I was signing my tab, these aggressors were by my vehicle the entire time wanting physical altercations. I'm pursuing legal remedies at this time. The news outlets are aware too of what transpired. Stay away from this poorly ran establishment. It's not Vet friendly.“

“Great service and great great food and drinks. Loved it.“

“Very cool chill spot. Came here on my first night in town to kick off the night. The drinks were great and the service was friendly. It was getting busier and the bartender was working alone and handled it all very well, I was with good company and that made waiting for the drinks just fly by. We had a few drinks ( the first drink was better than the 2nd) and ordered the "chicken" flautas. Didn't taste any chicken at all but the crunchy cheesy rolled up taquitos went well with our drinks.“

“The last time we went up to eat at Lucky 13, it was great. The burgers are the best and the service is top notch.“