Interesting Bars

Discover Salt Lake City's Most Interesting Bars

Experience Salt Lake City's mountain-meets-modern bar scene with rooftop cocktail bars overlooking the Wasatch, cozy speakeasies downtown, and lively beer halls in Sugar House and the Granary. Discover craft distilleries pouring high-west whiskey and alpine-inspired cocktails, neighborhood taprooms near trailheads, and polished lounges in boutique hotels. From après-ski patios and lakeview sunsets to inventive zero-proof programs and local cider, Salt Lake City blends outdoor culture, friendly hospitality, and creative mixology at the crossroads of the Great Basin and Rockies.

Scion Cider Bar - Image 1
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animal-friendly
craft-beer
board-game-bar

Scion Cider Bar

Discover craft-cider heaven: over 200 artisan ciders, rotating taps, and a welcoming patio at Scion Cider Bar in SLC’s Central 9th.

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Water Witch - Image 1
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mixology
cosy
concept

Water Witch

Discover Water Witch — a tiny yet masterful cocktail bar in SLC’s Central 9th with craft-driven drinks, award-buzz energy and a cozy invite-only feel for tapas-style bites and intimate hangs.

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Franklin Ave Cocktails & Kitchen - Image 1
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cocktails
aesthetic
gastropub

Franklin Ave Cocktails & Kitchen

Elevated craft cocktails and global-inspired fare in a restored 1891 theatre building—stylish yet approachable, Franklin Ave is Salt Lake’s go-to for drinks, dinner, and late-night hangs.

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Quarters Arcade Bar (Sugarhouse) - Image 1
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arcade
video-games
experience

Quarters Arcade Bar (Sugarhouse)

Retro-game heaven meets craft bar—play old-school arcades, enjoy craft beers and cocktails, and hang out in Salt Lake’s Sugar House neighborhood at Quarters Arcade Bar.

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rooftop
cocktails
sophisticated

Van Ryder Rooftop Bar

Elevated rooftop cocktails, sweeping city and mountain views, and shareable bites — Van Ryder Rooftop Bar brings a luxe lounge vibe to Salt Lake City’s West Quarter.

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themed
live-music
fusion

Sayonara

Tokyo-style izakaya bar in downtown Salt Lake City — neon, sake, small plates and a laid-back crowd create alleyway vibes and strong cocktails from 5 pm till late.

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