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188 bars & cocktails spots in Salt Lake City, scored and ranked for 2026.

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Top 10 Bars & Cocktails Spots

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Handle
New American · Park City
Chef Briar Handly's Park City restaurant on Heber Ave, working a hyper-seasonal, locally sourced menu that turns over daily. Low-lit room, sharp cocktails, bone marrow and charred vegetables among the...
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Urban Hill
New American · Granary District · James Beard Semifinalist & Finalist (Chef Nick Zocco)
Chef Nick Zocco's sleek contemporary fine dining room in the Post District, working a seasonally driven menu of local ingredients through global technique. Multiple James Beard semifinalist and finali...
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HSL
New American · Downtown SLC
Handle Park City's downtown SLC sibling, opened by Handle Hospitality as HSL — Handle Salt Lake. Chef-driven seasonal American cooking that rotates with the harvest and leans hard on local farms and r...
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Oquirrh
New American / Farm-to-Table · Downtown SLC · James Beard Nominated Chef 2023 & 2025
Chef Drew Fuller's farm-to-table dining room downtown. Oquirrh (pronounced oh-kur) draws from Utah farms and ranchers across the seasons, with a serious bar program and a weekend brunch. James Beard-n...
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The Copper Onion
New American Brasserie · Downtown SLC
Chef Ryan Lowder's downtown brasserie, open since 2010 and a load-bearing piece of SLC's modern dining era. Globally inflected, locally sourced menu, a serious burger, and a brunch worth queueing for....
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Pago
New American / Mediterranean · 9th & 9th
Flagship of the Pago Restaurant Group and one of SLC's farm-to-table originals, open in 9th & 9th since 2009. Chef-driven seasonal menus built on direct relationships with Utah farms and artisan p...
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Water Witch
Cocktail Bar · Granary District · James Beard Finalist Outstanding Bar 2025
Granary District cocktail bar and a 2025 James Beard finalist for Outstanding Bar. Dimly lit, intentionally low-key, with bartenders who treat each drink like a recipe. A neighborhood locals' bar in e...
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Arlo
Modern American · Downtown SLC · James Beard Semifinalist (Chef Milo Carrier) 2026
Chef Milo Carrier's modern American restaurant that earned a James Beard semifinalist nod in 2026. Seasonal, technique-driven cooking that draws from Carrier's global travels. The tasting menu is ambi...
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High West Distillery & Saloon
Distillery / American · Park City
Utah's first legal distillery since 1870, parked at the base of the Town Lift on Park City's Main Street. The world's only ski-in gastro-distillery, pouring whiskey cocktails and refined American fare...
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Finca
Spanish Tapas · Liberty Park
Pago Restaurant Group's Spanish tapas room in the 15th & 15th neighborhood. Authentic small plates, paellas, and a deep Spanish wine list out of a tight, rustic dining room that does the work of a...
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All 188 Bars & Cocktails Spots in Salt Lake City

Franklin Ave. Cocktails & Kitchen
New American / Cocktail Bar · Downtown SLC
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Brownstone 22
Contemporary American · Downtown SLC
90
Eight Settlers Lounge
Cocktail Bar · Downtown
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Sapa Sushi Bar & Asian Grill
Japanese / Asian Fusion · Central City
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Caffe Molise
Italian · Downtown SLC
89
White Horse Spirits & Kitchen
Cocktail Bar / American · Downtown SLC
89
Copper Common
Cocktail Bar / Small Plates · Downtown SLC
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The Pearl
Vietnamese / Cocktail Bar · Central 9th
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Manoli's
Mediterranean / Greek · The Avenues
89
Felt Bar & Eatery
New American / Cocktails · Downtown SLC
89
Post Office Place
Cocktail Bar / Southeast Asian · Downtown SLC
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Bar X
Cocktail Bar · Downtown SLC
88
Lake Effect
Cocktail Bar / Latin · Downtown SLC
88
350 Main Brasserie
New American Brasserie · Park City
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Kin Sen Thai
Thai / Noodle Bar · Millcreek
88
Under Current
Speakeasy / Cocktail Bar · Downtown SLC
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RIME Seafood & Raw Bar
Seafood / Raw Bar · Downtown SLC
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Bar Nohm
Japanese Izakaya · Central 9th
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Cosmica
Italian · Central 9th
88
Twisted Fern
New American · Park City
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Midway Mercantile
New American / Stone Hearth · Midway (Heber Valley)
88
Mono Tape Club
Bar / Listening Bar · Westside SLC
88
Earth & Stones
Cocktail Bar · Downtown
88
Lucky 13
Burgers / Bar · Central City
87
Spitz
Mediterranean / Street Food · Downtown SLC
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Felt
New American / Bar · Downtown SLC
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Repeal
Jazz Bar / Speakeasy · Downtown SLC
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Block Restaurant
New American / Fine Dining · Provo
87
Hearth and Hill
New American / Brunch · Sugar House
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Laurel Brasserie & Bar
European / American · Downtown SLC
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Cucina Toscana
Italian / Tuscan · Downtown SLC
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Cafe Molise
Italian · Downtown SLC
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Bambara
New American · Downtown SLC
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Rye Avenues
American Bistro · The Avenues
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Caffe Molise Eagle
Italian · Downtown SLC
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Mar Muntanya
Spanish / Rooftop · Downtown SLC
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Current Fish & Oyster
Seafood · Downtown SLC
87
Purple Sage
Western American · Park City
86
Scion Cider Bar
Cider Bar / Small Plates · The Avenues
86
Bodega
Mediterranean / Bar · Downtown SLC
86
Trio
New American · Downtown SLC
86
Boltcutter
Cocktail Bar / Small Plates · Granary District
86
Tradition
New American / Southern · Downtown SLC
86
Chimayo
Southwestern / Mexican · Park City
86
Blind Dog Restaurant
Asian Fusion / Sushi · Park City
86
Blind Rabbit Kitchen
Cocktail Bar / Restaurant · Sugar House
86
Trestle Tavern
American / Bar · Sugar House
86
The Rest
Cocktail Bar / Small Plates · Downtown SLC
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BTG Wine Bar
Wine Bar · Downtown SLC
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Prohibition Bar
Speakeasy / Cocktail Bar · Murray
86
Ivy and the Wren
Cocktail Bar / Small Plates · Downtown SLC
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Hoof & Vine
Steakhouse · Midvale
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STK Steakhouse SLC
Steakhouse · Downtown SLC
86
Neighbors Bar
Bar / Neighborhood Tavern · Central City
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Beer Bar
Bar / Brats · Downtown SLC
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Franklin Avenue
Bar Food · Downtown SLC
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Paxton Pub
Bar · Ballpark
86
Tea Zaanti
Tea House / Wine Bar · Sugar House
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Whiskey Street
Whiskey Bar / American · Downtown SLC
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Beehive Distilling
Distillery / Bar · South Salt Lake
85
Mint Tapas & Sushi
Sushi / Tapas · Downtown SLC
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Union Patisserie
Bakery / Wine Bar · Park City
85
Ivy & Varley
Cocktail Bar / American · Downtown SLC
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The Bayou
Cajun / Craft Beer · Downtown SLC
85
Mother
Coffee / Bar · Marmalade
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Mollie & Ollie
Burgers / Juice Bar · Central 9th
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Mountain West Cider
Cidery · South Salt Lake
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SLC Juice Co.
Juice Bar · Downtown SLC
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Jolly Roger
Cocktail Bar · Downtown SLC
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Saola Restaurant
Asian Fusion · Cottonwood Heights
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Miyazaki
Japanese / Sushi · Murray
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The Angry Korean
Korean / Fusion · South Jordan
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Sol Agave American Fork
Mexican · Lehi
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'mina Ristorante Siciliano
Sicilian / Italian · University
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Meditrina
Mediterranean Tapas · Downtown SLC
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Culinary Dropout
American / Casual · Granary District
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Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club
American / Sports Bar · Gateway
84
Alibi
Bar / American · Downtown SLC
84
Gracie's
Bar / Gastropub · Downtown SLC
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No Name Saloon & Grill
Bar / Burgers · Park City
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Garage on Beck
Cocktail Bar / Music · Downtown SLC
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Melancholy Wine Lounge
Wine Bar · Downtown SLC
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Ocotillo Prime
Steakhouse · Lehi
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North Italia Riverton
Italian · Riverton
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HandoSake Sushi
Japanese / Hand Roll Bar · Downtown SLC
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Van Ryder
Rooftop Bar / American · Downtown SLC
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Alamexo
Mexican / Upscale · Downtown SLC
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Kaneo
Mediterranean / Macedonian · Park City
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The State Room
Live Music Venue · Central City
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The Rabbit Hole at Lake Effect
Jazz Club / Listening Bar · Downtown SLC
84
Citizens Cocktails & Kitchen
Cocktail Bar · Central City
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Fat Jack's Tap House
Bar / American · Downtown SLC
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Zest Kitchen & Bar
Plant-Based / Vegan · Downtown SLC
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Vongole Pasta
Italian / Pasta · Sugar House
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Shabu
Asian Fusion · Park City
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Honeycomb Grill
American · Big Cottonwood Canyon
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Sushi Blue
Japanese · Kimball Junction
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Salt & Olive
Italian · Downtown SLC
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Urban Lounge
Live Music Venue / Bar · Central City
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Soundwell
Live Music Venue / Bar · Downtown SLC
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Carson Kitchen SLC
New American · Downtown SLC
82
Muertos Cantina
Mexican · Sugar House
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Weller's Bistro
German / European · Ogden
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Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar
New American · Farmington
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Craft by Proper
Beer Bar · Sugar House
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Cucina Wine Bar
Italian / Wine Bar · The Avenues
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Burger Lab Bar
Burgers / Cocktails · Downtown SLC
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The Yeti Bar & Lounge
Himalayan / Nepalese / Bar · Cottonwood Heights
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Maxwell's East Coast Eatery
Pizza · Kimball Junction
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Bar a Vin
Wine Bar / Cocktails · Central City
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Scovilles
Wings · Sugar House
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Dick N' Dixie's
Dive Bar · Central City
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Salt City Barbecue
Barbecue · Downtown
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Dirty Bird
Fried Chicken / Cocktails · Downtown SLC
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Molly Green's
American · Big Cottonwood Canyon
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London Belle
Cocktail Bar / Supper Club · Downtown SLC
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Blue Gene's
Cocktail Bar · 9th & 9th
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Seabird Bar & Vinyl Room
Cocktail Bar / Seafood · Gateway
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ACME Bar Company
Tiki / Cocktails · Sugar House
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Beerhive Pub
Beer Bar · Downtown SLC
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Topgolf Salt Lake City
Sports Bar / American · Midvale
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Quarters Arcade Bar
Arcade Bar · Downtown SLC
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Social Axe Throwing SLC
Axe Throwing / Bar · Downtown SLC
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Sky SLC
Nightclub / Lounge · Downtown SLC
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The Tavernacle Social Club
Dueling Piano Bar · Downtown SLC
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Notes By Nona
Wine Bar · 9th & 9th
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Sunday School
Rooftop Bar · Post District
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The Point After
American · Holladay
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Eight Settlers Distillery
Distillery Bar / American · Downtown SLC
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The Thirsty Squirrel
Bar · Big Cottonwood Canyon
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Glyn Thai Restaurant & Bar
Thai · Kimball Junction
79
Keys on Main
Dueling Piano Bar · Downtown SLC
79
The Boiler Room
Nightclub / Cocktail Bar · Downtown SLC
79
Hide & Seek Speakeasy
Speakeasy · Downtown SLC
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Owl Bar
American Bar · Provo
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7Sins
Cocktails / Lounge · Holladay
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Ice Haus
Sports Bar / American · Murray
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Pins & Ales
Gastropub / Bowling · Draper
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Echo Nightclub
Nightclub / Dance · Downtown SLC
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Why Kiki
Bar / Silent Disco · Downtown SLC
78
Green Pig Pub
Pub / Sports Bar · Downtown SLC
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Poplar Street Pub
Pub / Sports Bar · Downtown SLC
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The Green Room Hi-Fi Bar
Listening Bar · Downtown SLC
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No. 119
Whiskey Bar · Gateway
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Legends Pub & Grill Downtown
American · Downtown
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Twilite Lounge
Dive Bar / Lounge · Downtown SLC
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A Bar Named Sue
Bar / Sports Bar · Millcreek
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The Bar at Asher Adams
Hotel Bar · Gateway
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Aces High Saloon
Bar / Dive Bar · Central City
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IBIZA SLC
Nightclub / Lounge · Downtown SLC
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Eleven SLC
Nightclub / Lounge · Central City
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The Tasting Room
Wine Bar · Downtown SLC
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The Red Door
Cocktail Bar · Downtown SLC
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Club Try-Angles
Bar / Nightclub · Central City
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Willie's Lounge
Dive Bar / Karaoke · Central City
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Chakra Lounge
Bar / Lounge · Downtown SLC
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Casot Wine Bar
Wine Bar · 15th & 15th
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Bongo Lounge
Dive Bar · Millcreek
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Junior's Tavern
Dive Bar · Downtown SLC
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Highlander Pub
Bar / Karaoke · Millcreek
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Cheers to You
Dive Bar · Downtown SLC
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Boomerang's Down Under Bar
Bar / Karaoke · Millcreek
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International Bar
Dive Bar / Cocktails · Downtown SLC
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Cotton Bottom Inn
Dive Bar · Cottonwood Heights
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Le Boeuf
Wine Bar · Central City
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Tap Room
Whiskey Bar · Sugar House
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Murphy's Bar & Grill
Bar / Pub · Downtown SLC
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Jackalope Lounge
Dive Bar · Downtown SLC
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X Wife's Place
Dive Bar · Central City
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The Sun Trapp
Bar · Downtown SLC
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Drift Lounge
Cocktail Lounge · Granary District
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Sugar House Pub
Dive Bar · Sugar House
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Beehive Cigars
Cigar Lounge · Ballpark
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Elixir Lounge
Sports Bar · Cottonwood Heights
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Leatherheads Sports Bar & Grill
Sports Bar · Draper
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Old Towne Tavern
Dive Bar · Midvale
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The Brickyard Bar
Sports Bar · Millcreek
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Tailgate Tavern
Dive Bar · South Salt Lake
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