50 Best Bars in Salt Lake City

“I stayed at Le Méridien hotel and visited their rooftop bar—Van Ryder. it was an incredible experience! The views are outstanding, offering a relaxing atmosphere. We came just to grab some drinks, and everything was perfectly mixed. I had an Old Fashioned, and it tasted great.
Definitely a spot to visit for a chill time with great views! Will come back next time I’m in town.“

“Found this place for last minute business dinner. Unique cocktails, amazing small plates. Brussels and Truffle fries didn’t disappoint. Entrees were fresh and well composed. My only knock was our server that wasn’t that personable and didn’t provide any recommendations.“

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

“Best dang booch in all of Utah!“

“Waitress was good, my corned beef and saurkraut burger wasn't. My wife said her shepherds pie was good and the fried pickles were different with a mustard sauce. We went so I could get a Monte Cristo, but they don't sell them anymore. Our friends we went with weren't impressed. Not going back.“

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

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

“I have been regularly dining at Finca Pintxos Bar before my shows at Eccles and am always happy with the yummy food and excellent service. Love the dates, meatballs, salad, and desserts!! I try to sit at the bar so I can watch them cook and visit. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. I especially like visiting with Pete; he is talkative, helpful with the menu, and a great chef! Go check out Pintxos is you get a chance!!“

“wow! what an interesting little delight this establishment is. After showing a very handsome cowboy my ID, i noticed there were some medium looking men playing some sort of musical instruments in the area. Very loud! They were playing in a mew style which no one was enjoying so I took the liberty of telling these fellas to play a song we can all enjoy such as The Star Spangled Banner (an American classic) or my favorite song of late - Ed Sheeran shape of you! Ed Sheehan is a new artist that is making waves, I first heard this wonderful song when I was stealing buttons from the shirts at savers on 72nd (will be writing a review for that later) and I just wagged my finger to this novel sound! I plan on stopping by the library on the way back to my apartment in Tooele and hopefully they'll have some light reading so I can learn more about the talented Ed Sheeran. I normally like to keep my private life away from ny reviews but I went ahead and wrote my phone number in the men's room at this place so please feel free to reach out for a serious conversation between adults about the arts!

I didn't get a chance to order any food, so I won't comment on it very much but some nice, very beautiful people left some uneaten food which I of course helped myself to a bite of once they had stood up from their chairs. I did make sure they could see me - I believe in the honor system and I don't like to pull fast ones on people. I'm really honest to a fault. I also really enjoyed that the chairs were still warm from those people standing up so recently!“

“The Ranch is to DIE for!!!“

“Great venue everyone is so nice“

“I had an amazing time coming into mollys and getting to interact with the staff and dancers! If you are lucky enough to come in when molly is here make sure you say hi, she is a really lovely person!

Parking: On site parking, at least 15 spots.

Wheelchair accessibility: Super easy access.“

“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!“

“A funky little bar tucked away on Edison St. with a relaxed, cozy, intimate atmosphere. A great place to chill with some friends or someone special. You can order food from Laziz Kitchen (Modern Mediterranean). It's in the heart of a vibrant area between 200 S and 300 S that is expanding with bars, restaurants, cafes, etc.“

“Amazing atmosphere and theming, fabulous drinks, and they did a fabulous job accommodating my many food allergies. We'll definitely be back!

Dietary restrictions: They had very tasty gluten free buns for the burgers and a yummy vegan cheese (I have a dairy allergy) that was very tasty on the Smokehouse burger.“

“Oh what delicious "Zucchini Linguine" ! Simple preparation with buttery deliciousness!
Loved the flavor and spiciness of the "chermoula spiced cauliflower"!
Pretty decent "bruschetta" but I wish it had a bigger portion size
"Artichoke dip" was my least favorite item with way too much cheese and not that much flavor.
Quick and friendly service, decent seating.
Overall a nice food experience!“

“Great service and staff..“

“This was easily the best food and ambiance we had during our trip to Salt Lake City !! Everything we ordered was phenomenal: wagyu skewers, potato flautas, charcuterie board, crispy shrimp tacos, and the stuffed poblano pepper!! Our drinks were also incredible- HIGHLY recommend the Thesmophoria (it's like a hug in a glass). Also, they had live entertainment- a singer named Morgan who was INCREDIBLE. It really made our night. One of the best dining experiences we've had anywhere in a long time! Thank you, and if we're ever back in SLC- we'll be back!“

“Copper common is beautiful inside and has a decent patio.
Their burgers and smash potatoes are so, so good! I also really love the bread appetizer.
I had the lady eve cocktail and it was one of the best cocktails I've had in salt lake city!
Service is typically great but we had an instance where a wait staff member neglected our table after we got food to the point where we had to check out with the hostess after waiting 20-30 minutes for the wait staff member to return.
All in all copper common is a gem in SLC!“

“Easily the best cocktail bar in the greater Salt Lake Valley, maybe even the wasatch front. Go for Tropical Saturdays and drift away into an equatorial paradise that will leave you looking for your lost shaker of salt. Jimmy Buffet was once quoted as saying “water witch was the inspiration for every single matgaritaville I’ve ever opened” well Jimmy, you’re absolutely right. The real friends were the Margys we had along the way.

Vegetarian options: Beer is meat free“

“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.“

“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!!!!“

“I wanted a drink in my neighborhood and went to piper down Also the handlebar and was turned away at12:30 PM. I walked over to Mannys. and I was treated with the best hospitals and was served a drink before last call. Thanks for making me fill welcome even though It was close to closing time. Very unique and diverse.“

“I ordered the steak tartare, pickled veggies, taro scotch egg, and kampachi crudo. I think my very favorite was the taro scotch egg, I mean.. it's taro and it's a scotch egg! The chili oil that accompanied it paired well. It was flavorful, but not really spicy. Didn't care for the pickled veggies and the crudo, both were kinda just.. sour. I did enjoy the tartare, but the flat bread that came with it was really sticky. After every bite, I'd have to scrape the stuff off with my tongue, lol. The flavor was good, but it was really hard to get off of my teeth. Luckily, I carry floss with me.

The server was great! Orders came out pretty quickly, he was knowledgeable, and was super attentive!“

“What a fun lively atmosphere! The place was packed with so many people having a great time but yet service was fast and easy to get. But the best part were the well crafted cocktails from Ernest behind the bar. His curated drinks kept us there for a few hours while we chatted. When you go, find him and you won’t be disappointed in what he can mix up for you. The spectrum of flavors was incredible!“

“I've been coming here for about a decade. Been to most strip clubs in UT. The local vibe here is something I haven't found anywhere else. It's a pool hall with a beautiful variety of dancers. No cover anytime and cheap beer. Best bar in town imo“

“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!“

“loved the food, service and decor“

“Best dinner experience ever. Food was above and beyond. Definitely coming back. Thank you“

“Great spot for a beer and encounter with friendly staff. Go here if you are looking for a fun and relaxing bar experience. Also, the guests during my visit were all really kind. Some places bring about a certain patronage!Cheers!From reviewing other posts I highly encourage anyone to post their experience as it seems attention has been given to account for previously poor customer service.“

“I live in the neighborhood and I've been going there just about every weekend for the past year and a half. Overall fan of the staff, atmosphere, beer selection (I'm a beer guy) and events going on there. Usually found 2 seats from the left.If I do start at Urban Lounge for a show, I go to Blue Gene's next door to conclude my night.“

“went here for the first time last night. typically hate bars but really liked this one. wasn’t too loud but I guess it was also a Tuesday. The bartender was funny and the service was perf. He was also hot, if he’s reading this. Will be returning, and not just to give the bartender my phone number lmao.“

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

“This place really surprised me. It looks very unassuming but then they served up both an incredible burger and an amazing pizza. It’s not easy to have both of those on the menu and do them both well.

All four of us agreed that the summer pie was delicious and unique. The burger was perfectly cooked (medium) and had great garlic and jalapeno flavor and the tots were house made. What more could you ask for?

Our server was awesome too. Helped us navigate the menu and even changed up our order a bit to help us save some cash.“

“Katya is a wonderful bartender! Attentive, kind, and very creative with her cocktail creations! I asked for a White Russian with a Fall twist, and it was AMAZING!! I also love the wonderful atmosphere this bar always has as the seasons change. As you can see in my photos their Halloween decorations were very fun and elegant.“

“Came on the promise of good karaoke and good location. It's definitely a dive bar, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Drinks were pretty good for the price. The seating is really limited inside and out on a busy Saturday night, pool tables take up much of the indoor real estate. There seemed to be a lot of regulars there for karaoke, which made it hard to break into the rotation. But all in all it was a pleasant experience. I'd go again and get there earlier for karaoke.“

“great staff, super friendly, fantastic cocktail menu with lots of fresh ingredients. Enthusiastic crowd appreciates it all too !“

“The bar was beautiful and cozy. My boyfriend had the smoked old fashioned and it was excellent, very well done. I had the sazerac, which was okay, but really had no absinthe flavor which is a big miss for me. The bartender was really great and attentive. My complaint-not necessarily the bar, but the hotel outside the bar smelled so overpowering like a cheap plug in air freshener. It really made me not want to go in the bar.“

“Absolutely delicious cocktails both times we've been, and a decent wine selection to boot! The Scarlet Begonia is pictured, tequila ancho and coconut and a float of red wine, real nice kick. They rotate cocktails semi regularly so it's worth coming back, and it's a cool cozy chill little nook to hang out.“

“This place is unapologetically a bar. They have a surprisingly wide selection of whisky and whiskey. A friendly, welcoming crowd and bar tenders that know what they're doing.

Kid-friendliness: This is a bar in Utah. No one under 21-years-old allowed. Everyone gets id'd.“

“Visiting from Puerto Rico...the atmosphere is very fun and welcoming. The Drag Shows, awesome. Will return“

“because it's awesome.......water shots all around.“

“The food was delicious… I will be back possibly tomorrow for lunch. Highly recommend. Great atmosphere. Our waiter Ehsan was great as well.“

“We enjoyed this little outdoor cider house. The seating is on an outside patio while they are remodeling. There was plenty of seating and live music to boot!
Wereally enjoyed the great ciders that were made "in house," especially the Bloody Mary cider. It sounds weird, but don't knock it till you try it! Amazing! Got a growler to go!?
The staff were so warm and inviting; we felt like ole friends?“

“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 ❤️“

“We found this spot by accident and it was amazing! Excellent pizza, garlic cheese bread and caprese salad. The pizzas were huge and it was cool watching the chef toss the dough. The owner was working the bar and we enjoyed chatting with him. The wine list was a little depleted but otherwise highly recommended.“

“The service was so slow we asked for our check 1 1/2 hours after not receiving our food. It took 45 minutes to even receive our drinks and the large order of boneless wings came with maybe 10 small pieces. the vegan wings I got had tiny pieces the size of my fingernail and very few larger chunks. Not coming back as this place has gone so far downhill.“

“Fair prices and beer/liquor/wine selection. Never overly empty or packed on a weekend in my experience, which means there’s a decent shot at a game or two on the pool table. Not overrun by college kids. 5 stars for being a couple blocks from my place and the aforementioned reasons.“

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

“I have never been to a fiber establishment. I am so grateful for the jackalope, it has contributed to ever positive I have ever associated with Salt Lake City. I trying do not think I have ever been happier than sitting at a booth in the jackalope. The people are kind, my friends friends are kinder. The jackalope is my place of refuge in Salt Lake City any day of the week.“