45 Best Cocktail Bars in Salt Lake City

“SOOO GOOD! Definitely a five star experience.“

“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!“

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

“I stay at the hotel a lot and, as a result, eat at Adelaide often. It's a great restaurant with a diverse menu. But what really makes this place special is the service. Andrea is absolutely fantastic. Her service truly stood out and made me feel so welcome. She always went above and beyond, and honestly made me want to come back. In addition, the main bartender - Katie is also amazing. Always service with a smile at the bar, whether your eating or just having a drink.“

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

“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!“

“They have great mock-tails.“

“We enjoyed our meal immensely. Please try the artichoke dip and the Fire & Honey pizza. (It's comfortably spicy, not burning.) We felt particularly impressed with Tanden, our bartender and server. He treated us very kindly and we watched him handle a difficult situation with dignity and grace.“

“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.“

“Good time. Highly recommend 👌.“

“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!“

“they have a pretty tasty wonton ramen! 🖤“

“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.“

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

“One of my new favorites in SLC - attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly staff, vibey, intimate atmosphere, and a thoughtful wine list.
One of the July Specials, One Melancholy Hill, is a complex and delicious cocktail. Can't wait to visit again for a date night!“

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

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

“Came here with friends. Food was delicious we got the Baja fish tacos and camarones mango habernero. We also got shots which I didn’t take a photo of but a video I can’t share. The presentation was so fun called spacy tamarindo. Jordin was our server - so funny and attentive. We were there for the Argentina VS Switzerland World Cup game and it was fun joking with the whole staff. We will be back“

“Excellent food and excellent service. Absolutely recommend.“

“My colleague and I enjoyed this place so much during our work week in Salt Lake City, that we stopped in three times in one week! Adelle was a superstar… a delightful host and an excellent bartender, who made our experience at The Red Door an absolute pleasure. In addition, the well curated selection of spirits and fun variety cocktails, made this our favorite spot during the week for after dinner drinks.“

“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。“

“This bar is a great stop in Salt Lake City! The cocktails are a little bit more on the pricey side, definitely worth it though. I highly recommend the blended coffee drink. It was delicious, but takes a little longer to make because they make the whipped cream in store, but damn, it’s so worth it!

I have come here during the weekends, and it gets super busy. It’s a small bar with a little patio space. I just came for my first time during the day, and it was a great vibe as well. Super low-key and chill, and definitely didn’t have to fight for a spot to sit. I highly recommend it since it can be a vibe for the weekend or chill for a little day drinking.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“A dark Dusty door worth walking through. We were welcomed by our bartender Rhett, he was a wealth of information about the city and especially about dive bars, like this one, which this place truly is and proud of it. Drinks were fairly priced, although Utah makes them meter their pores, but you can always order another?“

“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!“

“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!“

“CASH ONLY makes things cheaper! Don't complain when a shot and a beer are $5 no food it's a dive bar and it's a little grungy but is actually overall pretty clean inside. The staff are kind and the guy scanning IDs was a hoot to talk to“

“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!“

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

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

“Great food! Attentive service. Great location!“

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

“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!“

“I didn't order food but there were hot dogs and small bites on the menu. Celebrated my birthday here with friends. It is a small spot but super cute and cozy. The music selection was great. The drinks were INCREDIBLE on the high side of cocktail pricing but you can't get drinks like this anywhere else. The bartender crafted drinks based on your favorite liquors and flavors. She also did a few classics like mojito and margarita. Bathroom is sort of far away.“

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

“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!“

“We stopped by Carson Kitchen for a late Saturday lunch. Our server was friendly, attentive, and funny. We had a mushroom flatbread that was really delicious and a tasty burger. The drinks were fantastic; a creative spin on classic favorites. We will definitely come again.“

“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!“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“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.“

“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.“