Must-see nightlife in Utah

  • Fisher Brewing Company

    Salt Lake City

    A former auto shop in the Granary District has been converted into an employee-owned, small-batch brewery that produces the freshest beer around…

  • High West Distillery

    Park City

    This former livery and Model A–era garage is now home to Park City's most happenin' nightspot. The ski-in distillery was founded by a biochemist, and his…

  • Alley Sports Pub And Grill

    Moab

    Part sports bar, part bowling alley and there's even a mechanical bull here to channel your inner urban cowboy. Have a good look around the bar and you'll…

  • Burr Trail Outpost

    Southwestern Utah

    Sip organic coffee and scoff down scrumptious homemade cookies and cakes before or after browsing the art gallery and gift shop at this homey cafe…

  • Beer Bar

    Salt Lake City

    With shared wooden tables and more than 140 beers and 13 sausage styles, Beer Bar is a hip little slice of Bavaria in Salt Lake City. The crowd is diverse…

  • Owl Bar

    Wasatch Mountains

    Built of cast-off barn wood, the centerpiece of the Owl Bar is a century-old bar where the real Butch Cassidy once drank. The place looks like a Wild West…

  • Epic Brewing Company

    Salt Lake City

    Utah's first exclusively full-strength beer brewery. Belly up to the bar in an intimate tap room where they pour small tastes (50¢ to $1.50) or full…

  • Bar X

    Salt Lake City

    So low-lit and funky, it's hard to believe you're down the street from Temple Sq. Cozy up to the crowded bar with a Moscow Mule and listen to Motown or…

  • Spur

    Park City

    Hosts live music every night with an eclectic offering of rock, folk, blues and electronica. Grab a drink and chill upstairs on a terrace overlooking the…

  • Publik Kitchen

    Salt Lake City

    Grow a beard and don your beanie and flannels to join Salt Lake's coolest sipping nitro cold brew at this warehouse-cum-cafe. Publik is a small-batch…

  • Soundwell

    Salt Lake City

    Top DJs spin house music and more; live music offering includes hip-hop and reggae. On Friday starting at 10pm, Soundwell hosts Latin dance party Viernes…

  • Jack Mormon Coffee Co

    Salt Lake City

    Utah's finest roaster also serves mean espresso drinks. When the temps rise, locals binge on a Jack Frost.

  • The Rest

    Salt Lake City

    This low-lit novelty is worth the stumbling around it might take to find it if you are looking for something different. Go downstairs from Bodega, a…

  • UTOG Brewing Company

    Wasatch Mountains

    In a large downtown brick building with industrial decor, Ogden's own UTOG produces a variety of suds, including black rye IPA and sour ale. Pair your…

  • Groggs Pinnacle Brewing Company

    Utah

    The place to be and the best place around for grub is Groggs Pinnacle Brewing Company, with friendly staff, tasty casual-American fare and microbrews on…

  • Atticus

    Park City

    Park City's best espresso bar also serves CBD teas. Its soup and sandwiches are probably the best-value grub in town, plus there are gluten-free options…

  • Wasatch Brew Pub

    Salt Lake City

    Excellent microbrews and appetizers at the Sugar House, a shopping-center structure (in the neighborhood of the same name) that screams warehouse-chic. It…

  • Outlaw Saloon

    Southwestern Utah

    The Old West theme seems a bit gimmicky but it's the only place in town with a full bar, so there's that to consider. The 'grill your own steak' menu…

  • Moab Brewery

    Moab

    Choose from a list of 10 microbrews made in the vats just behind the bar area. The vast and varied menu is more impressive than the food itself. Be aware…

  • Bayou

    Salt Lake City

    Known almost as much for its Cajun specialties and pub grub as for its vast selection of beer. By day office workers dine here, by night they party. Live…

  • Gracie's

    Salt Lake City

    Even with two levels and four bars, Gracie's trendy bar-restaurant still gets crowded. The two sprawling patios are the best place to kick back. Live…

  • ABG's Bar

    Wasatch Mountains

    Plop down on a bar stool at this divey downtown joint, aka the 'Libation Emporium,' for some playful banter. There's pub grub, pool tables and live music…

  • 4th West Pub

    Southwestern Utah

    A fun spot to unwind after a day out on the trails. Expect good banter, local craft beers and California wines, decent pub grub, and foosball and pool…

  • No Name Saloon & Grill

    Park City

    There's a motorcycle hanging from the ceiling and bison and elk heads mounted on the wall at this memorabilia-filled bar with a great rooftop patio in…

  • Coffee Garden

    Salt Lake City

    Perfection in a coffee shop, with substance and style, good treats, desserts and ample seating. At the heart of the eclectic 9th and 9th neighborhood.

  • Thirsty Squirrel

    Wasatch Mountains

    You can sip local craft beers and cocktails at the Thirsty Squirrel, but the Big Cottonwood Canyon’s best après-ski and bar scene is at Brighton.

  • Beerhive Pub

    Salt Lake City

    More than 200 beer choices, including many Utah-local microbrews, are wedged into this downtown retro bar. Good for drinking and conversation.

  • Fill'er Up Coffee Station

    Wasatch Mountains

    A cute coffee shop in a 1930s gas station with a profusion of vintage objects covering the walls. Has ice cream, pastries and sandwiches too.

  • Club Rio

    Moab

    A popular local haunt, the old-school Rio is a good spot to mingle, shoot some pool and catch decent bands jamming on weekends.

  • Woody's Tavern

    Moab

    Full bar with pool tables and a great outdoor patio; live music Friday and Saturday in season.

  • Grind Coffeehouse

    Southwestern Utah

    Hang out with the locals and have a barista-made brew, a great hot sandwich or a big salad.

  • Campos Coffee

    Park City

    Strong Australian coffee comes to PC, with the added benefit of Vegemite toast.

  • Brewskis

    Wasatch Mountains

    Has more than 20 beers on tap, darts, a pool table and live-music weekends.

  • Old Town Cellars

    Park City

    This tiny wine bar achieves what many splashy haunts don't around here: intimacy. Locally owned with great service. Meat and cheese boards with blended…

  • Uinta Brewhouse Pub

    Salt Lake City

    Riding the wave of rustic cool, this warehouse houses a pretty good brewpub with organic and gluten-free beer options. The session ale with peach notes…

  • Green Pig

    Salt Lake City

    Your friendly neighborhood watering hole plays sporting events on big screens and hosts local bands and dance parties on weekends. Grab some chili verde…

  • O'Shucks

    Park City

    The floor crunches with peanut shells at this divey bar for snowboarders and skiers. Go Tuesdays for cheap schooners (32oz) of beer.

  • Castle Rock Coffee

    Southwestern Utah

    The coffeehouse that serves Utah-roast brews also blends up fruit smoothies and serves breakfast and lunch.