Utah is a western state of monumental landscapes, home to five of America's most dramatic national parks — Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. Red rock canyons, ancient hoodoos, towering sandstone arches, and the vast Bonneville Salt Flats define a state unlike anywhere else on Earth. Salt Lake City, the capital, anchors the north with world-class skiing, a growing food scene, and a gateway to the Wasatch Range.
At a glance
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Beehive Distilling
Known for: Utah's first craft spirits distillery; gins, whiskeys, and seasonal cocktails made on-site
2245 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Proper Brewing Co.
Known for: 16+ house-brewed beers on tap; award-winning IPA and session ales; full kitchen
857 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Bar X
Known for: SLC's favorite craft cocktail bar since 2011; serious bartenders; live music most weekends
155 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Squatters Pub Brewery
Known for: Pioneer of Utah craft beer since 1989; Full Suspension Pale Ale and Chasing Tail Gold lager; pub food
147 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Club Try-Angles
Known for: SLC's oldest LGBTQ+ bar; dance floor, drag shows on weekends, karaoke nights
251 W 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Gracie's
Known for: Popular bar and restaurant with three outdoor patios; cocktails, draft beers, and elevated pub food
326 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
No Name Saloon & Grill
Known for: Park City's legendary dive bar and live music venue; motorcycles hanging from ceiling; world-famous elk burger
447 Main St, Park City, UT 84060
Bar Nana
Known for: SLC's top live music venue for indie, rock, and punk; intimate basement atmosphere
327 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
The Dead Goat Saloon
Known for: Sports bar and live music venue under Gateway Mall; multiple flat screens; $2 draft nights on weekdays
165 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Most venues warm up after midnight — earlier arrivals get easier entry and shorter queues.
Carry ID, even if you look older — bouncers check at most venues.
Plan your ride home before you go out — last transport runs earlier than the clubs close.