45 Best Cocktail Bars in Salt Lake City

“SOOO GOOD! Definitely a five star experience.“

“Went here for my birthday and had an amazing time. The food and drinks were top tier right along with the service. I was able to give my compliments to the chef, who is one of the owners, and he is truly a delight. 10/10 would recommend! the Auckland, New Zealand cocktail and the hatch green chili ravioli was actually the best thing ever. Please bring your friends and family here“

“RHIANNON IS THE BEST SERVER ASK FOR HER. The best experience and the best food thank you!!!!“

“Great vibes! Live music every night? Say less. And the food and cocktails are so unique and delicious.“

“They have great mock-tails.“

“Had the best time at Citizens for Valentine’s Day with my girls! The cocktails were top-notch, and the service was just as impressive. The cozy-chic aesthetic and great music created the perfect vibe for the night. No wait at the door, even on a Friday, which was a pleasant surprise. Casey was absolutely fantastic. Expertly crafting our drinks while keeping the energy fun with great banter. Whether you're planning a date night or a girls' night out, this spot is a must-visit. Highly recommend!“

“Good time. Highly recommend 👌.“

“If sleek, sexy and dark candlelit spaces are your jam, you have a new home!!

We’ve never been but had friends suggesting we go. 4 drinks later we were sold: superb experience. The food bites are simple snacks, the he drinks are all out fancy, decadent, sweet, full bodied, strong, and fun.

The staff was nice and dressed to the 9’s. There’s a patio we didn’t enjoy, but I see it busy all the time.“

“Love the speakeasy atmosphere. Food and cocktails were delicious. Will definitely be back.“

“Andrea is truly outstanding her kindness shines through in every interaction, and her customer service skills are unparalleled. She goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels valued and attended to. The food was not just good it was impeccable each dish was expertly prepared, bursting with flavor, and presented beautifully.“

“What an amazing experience, food/drinks + music 👌🏽“

“Didn’t try any food while I was here wish I did but was busy going other places in the moment. Great place to start your night out or even end the night out if you’re looking for somewhere to play some pool or even just grab the last beer“

“My first visit was today with a group of retired friends. I had the mac n cheese. Very favorful, a little crisp on the top, almost like what my mom used to make.“

“Visited when in town for a wedding and Franklin Ave became our go-to stop. Their food is delicious. On our last night they were busy and we could only be seated downstairs. We sat at the bar and had appetizers while we watched three incredible bartenders show their talents with all of the mixers, tinctures,etc. Very highly recommend!“

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

“Wonderful spot. Nice atmosphere once inside, where I feel like I’m on an old ship. Drinks were great and staff was wonderful. Only complaint is not totally melancholy, but the post district is pretty bland and just feels like a smaller gateway mall. No character area. If melancholy could move to a stand alone building or area that is a fun neighborhood, I’d absolutely love the place.“

“I've eaten here several times now. Haven't been disappointed yet. Great fresh fish and an awesome atmosphere. Had a box delivered to my office last week as well. Can't beat that!“

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

“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.“

“Excellent food and excellent service. Absolutely recommend.“

“First time trying this place, and the food was so delicious. I ordered the Avocado Tuna Ceviche, the fish was tender and in strips, the sauce was super delicious and the vegetables were all super fresh. There was only one server so service was a little slower that I'm used to but he did amazing at juggling all the work himself. He was super friendly and recommended drinks that were great as well. Will definitely be coming back! Great atmosphere and great customer service!“

“第一次来 Sapa Sushi Bar，整体体验非常满意！🥢 店内装修融合了现代感和亚洲风情，很适合和朋友聚会，也适合一个人静静享受晚餐。💬 服务员也非常友善，会耐心介绍菜品，还不时来加水、确认口味是否满意，感觉被重视。💵 价格略高，但整体物有所值，毕竟品质和体验都在线。“

“Great dining experience. Food was perfect temperature when it hit the table. Portions were good. Wine pairing was a hit. Madison, our server, had great timing and took care of us with grace, humor and a good grasp on exceptional professionalism.“

“This was a heck of fun place. Vibrant and happening, with a down-to-earth and friendly staff and management. A great place to hang out, play pool, or just relax. And the specials and prices are out of this world. Great place for an affordable night out with friends.“

“Super fun spot for delicious cocktails. The bartenders were knowledgeable and so nice! They were playing some great music. It’s a small space so it gets crowded and a little loud when it’s busy. But going during non-peak hours (weekdays or Sunday nights) made it easy to get served and find a table.“

“100% RECOMMEND! This is our favorite place to eat in PSL! The food is unique and fresh, the restaurant and bathrooms are clean, and the customer service is the best! Once you’ve been there a couple of times they remember you and pretty much know what your “usual” is. Dennis, the owner, has been there a few times when we were there and he always comes over to say “thank you for coming in.” He even covered our bill one time when he found out we are Veterans. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE ZEST KITCHEN!“

“they have a pretty tasty wonton ramen! 🖤“

“Great food! Attentive service. Great location!“

“I tried to meet a girl at a photo booth in the K-Mart in downtown Manhattan (R.I.P), but nothing materialized. But at Twilite … it’s not only the best photo booth but the “hottest” in town. I’ve been lonely recently, but Twilite is like going to Cheers, and everybody knows MY name. The vintage Pac-Man machine works, the pay phone is free, and though they don’t take SNAP benefits, it’s cheap enough to make you feel like royalty. Rachel is the best! 4.5 ⭐️s 🌝🎩“

“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!“

“Could not believe our luck stumbling across this place on our vacation. The atmosphere was so fun - managed to fiully create the speakeasy vibe without feeling like a gimmick. The food and cocktails were very high quality - unique and flavorful - every aspect seemed carefully and tastefully chosen The service was excellent - responsive without being intrusive. Loved the music choices, but really sad we couldn't go on a night with live music. The next time we visit Salt Lake City this wii be must!!“

“Was pretty good, loved the verde sauce and atmospheric grit. Was at the Hollywood Heritage Museum book sale today and saw the original vintage photos of the place. Very cool!“

“Christian was our bartender and he was amazing! Fun, personable and worth the stop!!“

“It's laid back and relaxed. It's not it has wonderful large booths for parties up to 6. It's not too loud so you can enjoy the conversation with your friends. Great food. Everyone is very friendly and helpful if you have questions. I would recommend it!“

“We love the Rio Grande we go there a lot before Gymnastics and other things at the U.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“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.“

“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.

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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.“

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

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

“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.“

“This is a beautiful lounge located within the Grand American Hotel. The place is super classy and a great establishment to visit for date night or a sophisticated after work meeting place. We couldn't recommend Gibson Lounge highly enough. Loved the atmosphere here, and the bread pudding is awesome, BTW!“

“I just knocked over my partners drink, and these sweethearts brought us a new one. Great food, yummy drinks, great atmosphere.“

“We went to Why KiKi for a bachelorette party and it was the funnest time! They were personable with our bride and put on such a fun show! The food was great at a great price and the drinks were so fun! Afterwards, we went down to the silent disco (price included with our ticket) which was such a fun experience! I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a fun girls night!“

“Great vibes, food was top notch specially the oxtail risotto, highly recommend. Our server was Sergio and he was awesome very attentive and gave us great service, if you eat here make sure you ask for Sergio to take care of you! 10 out of 10!“