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Here’s the complete listing
on what’s out there in
downtown Salt Lake City to
keep you entertained after
hours. From sports bars to
martini bars, performing
centers to comedy clubs,
downtown is packed full of
the city’s finest nightlife
establishments. See what
we have to offer you, it’s
all downtown.
DOWNTOWN NIGHTLIFE
Salt Lake
Tabernacle
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Joseph
Smith
Memorial
Gateway Center
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Crossroads
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A. BEST WESTERN SALT LAKE PLAZA HOTEL
B. CARLTON HOTEL
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C. COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
D. HAMPTON INN
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E. HILTON SALT LAKE CITY CENTER
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F. HOTEL MONACO
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
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G. INN AT TEMPLE SQUARE
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H. MARRIOTT CITY CENTER
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I. MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
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J. PERRY HOTEL
K. RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
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L. SHILO HOTEL
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M. WYNDHAM HOTEL
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Salt Lake City
County Building
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801.359.5118
www.downtownslc.org
INFORMATION CURRENT AS OF JANUARY 2003
TRAX
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238 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Washington Square
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PRIVATE CLUBS & PUBS
1. AREA 51
451 South 400 West (801) 534-0819
Description: Dance Club/A Private Club for Members, Dance on multiple floors —
alternative techno, gothic, house, industrial, modern and 80’s flashback. Pool
tables, lounge areas, outside patio with a warehouse/X-files theme throughout.
18+ welcome. Open Mon-Sun, 9pm – 2am.
2. BAR X INN
155 East 200 South (801) 532-9114
Description: Tavern, A no-frills, old school watering hole serving two – count ‘em,
two – kinds of beer, and proud of it. Knockwurst sandwiches served up during
daylight hours. No membership required.
3. BOURBON STREET BAR & GRILLE
372 South State Street (801) 521-8358
Description: Bar & Grill, Business class during the day, college and club kids after
five. Want a crawdad in your martini?! Get it here, as well as decent grille food.
Karaoke on Mondays; College Night on Tuesdays, with DJ Justin Godina; and live
music Friday & Saturday nights. No cover charge, ever.
4. CABANA CLUB
31 East 400 South (801) 355-9538
Description: A Private Club for Members, Salt Lake’s premier piano bar, the
Cabana is a class act that opened in 1940. Live music nightly ranges from a piano
man to jazz combos to Latin music. Kitchen
serves up superb steaks and fresh
seafood. www.slccabanaclub.com
5. CHEERS TO YOU
315 South Main Street (801) 575-6400
Description: A Private Club for Members,
“Our Neighborhood Bar, Right Downtown.”
Come hang out with real Salt Lake locals
and get cheap beer, several pool tables,
decent sandwiches and Karaoke on
Thursday nights. [email protected]
6. CLUB AXIS
108 South 500 West (801) 519-AXIS (2947)
Description: Dance Club/A Private Club for Members, Strictly dancing, with different
themes and music genres Wednesday-Saturday. Beautiful people mingle on two
dance floors, outdoor patio, VIP lounges, high-tech sound and lighting systems.
Dress funky, not junky, at this popular dance club. www.clubaxis.com
7. CLUB BACI
140 West Pierpont Ave. (801) 328-1333
Description: A Private Club for Members, 18+ welcome most nights, Club Baci offers
a complete menu of Italian fare: pizza from wood-burning ovens, fresh pasta,
regional specialties with veal, chicken, fish, seafood, USDA Prime Beef Steaks, and a
full bar. www.gastronomyinc.com
8. CLUB BAMBARA
202 South Main Street (801) 363-5454
Description: A Private Club for Members, Elegance, romance and style set
the mood at Bambara, tucked inside Hotel Monaco on
Main Street. Perfect for special occasions or après theatre,
still casual enough for the after five crowd.
9. CLUB MANHATTAN
5 East 400 South (801) 364-7651
Description: A Private Club for Members, Dim lighting
and comfy booths at this subterranean club, which
mixes house, hip-hop, disco and R&B throughout the
week. Special DJs bring in the crowds Friday and
Saturday nights.
10. CLUB NAKED
326 South West Temple (801) 521-9292
Description: Dance Club/A Private Club for Members, Club Naked is a sophisticated,
artistic, urban lounge-type dance club that provides high-energy excitement to
those seeking a big city vibe. Ladies night Wednesdays, Groove House Fridays,
and Alternative Saturdays.
20. MARKET STREET OYSTER BAR-DOWNTOWN
54 West Market Street (801) 531-6044
Description: A Private Club for Members, Salt Lake’s showcase for dining and
conversation, fresh seafood and oysters from around the world, chowders and
stews. Certified Angus Beef, steaks, pastas, sandwiches and salads. Open for
lunch and dinner. Full bar available. www.gastronomyinc.com
11. CLUB PIASTRA
220 South State Street (801) 961-8700
Description: Hotel Bar/A Private Club for Members, Located inside the new
Marriott and next to a restaurant of the same
name, which means great contemporary Italian
cuisine. Single-malt to beer available. Patio dining
opens onto the Gallivan Center.
21. MO’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL
358 South West Temple (801) 359-0586
Description: Bar & Grill, Full menu of casual fare, served ‘til 1 am weeknights,
2 am weekends. Plus TVs, pool tables and live music just about every night.
Acoustic open-mic Tuesdays; Live music Wednesday-Sunday.
12. CLUB SPLASH
404 South West Temple (801) 363-2623
Description: A Private Club for Members,
High-style martini bar, tapas, game room,
patio, video, state-of-the-art sound, 2,000
square foot dance floor and 2,000
gallons of water per minute to create an
unparalleled scene. www.clubsplash.com
13. DEAD GOAT SALOON
165 South West Temple (801) 328-GOAT (4628)
Description: A Private Club for Members, Live music nightly at The Goat, a “Rockin’
L’il Roadhouse.” Lunch served ‘til midnight weekdays, open-mic on Sundays, a
rotating mix of local and national acts, plus pool and darts. www.deadgoat.com
14. DESERET LOUNGE
323 South Main Street (801) 595-7003
Description: A Private Club for Members, Utility and longevity are the hallmarks
here. Naugahyde booths along one wall, two tables tucked into the corners, a
juke box with country and classic rock in the back.
15. THE GALLEY
64 West 400 South (801) 961-9900
Description: Tavern, Bar & Grill, Dollar Drafts everyday, plus pool tables and a
wide variety of games. Serving the best breakfast in Salt Lake and gourmet
coffees. Open 24 hours, you’ll love the food and service.
16. THE GIN MILL
45 West Broadway (300 S.) (801) 359-1200
Description: A Private Club for Members, Live Jazz and Blues downstairs in a
“speak easy” style bar; upstairs features a large 8 table pool hall set against 15
foot windows overlooking Broadway in downtown Salt Lake City.
17. KRISTAUF’S SOCIAL CLUB
16 West Market Street (801) 366-9490
Description: A Private Club for Members, No doubt due to its 32 designer martinis,
Kristauf’s Martini Bar was voted Best New Bar in Utah (2001). Karoake on
Wednesday, old school soul and funk Friday-Saturday. [email protected]
18. LAZY MOON
32 East Exchange Place (801) 363-7600
Description: A Private Club for Members, Located inside an old boiler space, this
club has 15 beers on tap and pub fare upstairs, with a downstairs dance floor
and stage. Acoustic lunches in the summer; live music on weekends.
19. MACARONI GRILL BAR
110 West Broadway (300 S.) (801) 521-3133
Description: A Private Club for Members, Tucked inside the Peery Hotel, this
private club is a quiet respite across the hall from its namesake restaurant.
Order from the restaurant’s more than 30 dishes and sip your wine in peace.
22. MONK’S HOUSE OF JAZZ
19 East 200 South (801) 359-0950
Description: A Private Club for Members, One of Salt Lake’s oldest and coziest
bars tucked away in the basement of the historic Walker Center Building. Come
lounge with an eclectic mix of locals and tourists.
23. MURPHY’S BAR & GRILL
160 South Main Street (801) 359-7271
Description: A Private Club for Members, This Irish pub is a downtown favorite
for business lunches, (and St. Patrick’s Day,) with a full menu of pub fare and
a full bar. Voted Best After-Work Bar 2001 by Citysearch.
24. NATALIE’S SOCIAL CLUB
380 West 200 South (801) 364-4424
Description: Dance Club/A Private Club for Members, One of SLC’s newest,
hottest nightclubs, located across from the Gateway. Hip-hop and Top 40
on Friday and Saturday nights, Country Tuesday’s, Karaoke Wednesday’s,
Reggae Thursday’s. Free parking.
25. NEW YORKER
60 West Market Street (801) 363-0166
Description: A Private Club for Members, SLC’s premier dining establishment
since 1978, located in the historic New Yorker Building. Rated by Zagat as top-oflist for food, service and popularity. It’s a best-of-everything favorite for business
lunches to exceptional evenings. Full bar available. www.gastronomyinc.com
26. NO NAME LOUNGE
215 West South Temple (801) 531-7500
Description: Hotel Bar/A Private Club for Members, It’s part of Shula’s
Steakhouse, inside the Wyndham Hotel.
Catch Jazz games on one of the bar’s two
TVs, while seated a comfy booth. Full bar
service and you can order anything off the
restaurant’s menu.
27. O’SHUCKS BAR & GRILL
22 East 100 South (801) 596-8600
Description: A Private Club for Members,
Housed in one of the city’s last historic
Brownstones, this peanut bar has that good
ol’ neighborhood pub feel. Great food, cold
beer, full bar and an eclectic mix of live music
Thursday-Saturday. [email protected]
28. PAPIYONS
145 West Pierpont Ave. (801) 328-0868
Description: Dance Club/A Private Club for Members, Centrally located in
downtown Salt Lake City, dance and dine upstairs, a bar and pool tables
downstairs. Dress to impress at this trendy hotspot.
29. PITCHERS
75 South West Temple (801) 531-0800
Description: Hotel Bar/A Private Club for Members, Located in the Marriott Hotel
Downtown and accessible through Crossroads Plaza. Pop in for a bite of food
and a drink. Good selection of micro brews as well as national brands on tap.
30. PORT O’ CALL SOCIAL CLUB
78 West 400 South (801) 521-0589
Description: A Private Club for Members, Port O’ Call has a line out the door every
weekend, also a popular spot for business lunches or after five relaxation. Three
levels, pool tables, pinball, live music, full bar and kitchen. www.portocall.com
31. RADIO CITY LOUNGE
147 South State Street (801) 532-9327
Description: Tavern, Radio City is Salt Lake City’s oldest alternative bar without any
frills. Its features include a juke box, pool table, a small dance floor, and cheap beer.
No membership required.
32. THE RED DOOR
57 West 200 South (801) 363-6030
Description: A Private Club for Members, The Red Door is situated in the heart of
downtown directly across the street from the Capitol Theatre. Here you will find
a world-class array of martinis, cocktails, and an inspired wine program.
www.behindthereddoor.com
33. RED ROCK BREWING COMPANY
254 South 200 West (801) 521-7446
Description: Brew Pub, This award-winning contemporary microbrewery has a
full kitchen with a wood-burning stove for gourmet pizzas and other great pub
fare. 10 fresh brews on tap, plus their own root beer. www.redrockbrewing.com
34. SKY BOX SPORTS GRILL
4 South Rio Grande (801) 456-1200
Description: Bar & Grill/A Private Club for Members, Over 80 HDTV’s, including
a 16 foot mega-screen. Full menu in the restaurant and private club. State of
the art virtual arcades, all NBA, NFL, NHL, NCAA sports television packages.
www.skyboxgateway.com
35. SPENCER’S
255 South West Temple (801) 238-4748
Description: Hotel Bar/A Private Club for Members, Located inside the Hilton
Hotel, this classy pub has enormous circular booths, a history of Salt Lake
City on the walls, cigars and cognac, prime-aged beef of all cuts, and delicious
rich desserts.
36. SQUATTER’S BREWERY
147 West Broadway (300 S.) (801) 363-2739
Description: Brew Pub, Salt Lake’s original brewery restaurant, serving award
winning beers and cuisine since 1989. 10 fresh brewed beers on tap. Full bar.
Seasonal patio dinning. Private banquet room. www.squatters.com
37. TAVERNACLE
201 East Broadway (300 South) (801) 519-8900
Description: A Private Club for Members, Dueling pianos have found a place
in SLC! For a hilarious good time, join in and sing along to all your favorites.
Karaoke offered Sundays and Tuesdays, with piano shows every other night.
www.tavernacle.com
38. THIRD AND MAIN BAR & GRILL
280 South Main Street (801) 364-4600
Description: A Private Club for Members, “Dining at the Intersection of Energy
& Food.” The open kitchen exhibits seasonal
American cooking, a blend of comfort & creative.
Features a full-service bar and distinctive wines.
39. W LOUNGE
358 S. West Temple (801) 359-0637
Description: Dance Club/A Private Club for
Members, W Lounge features Jazz, Acid Jazz,
Down Tempo, Deep House, and Breaks music.
Located behind Mo’s Neighborhood Grill on
West Temple.
40. XSCAPE
115 South West Temple (801) 539-8400
Description: Dance Club/A Private Club for Members,
Xscape has five floors for dancing, a stage for live
music, all-ages areas, and a quiet basement retreat.
Formerly Club DV8, it has been remodeled and
transformed into an urban destination club.
41. ZEPHYR CLUB
301 South West Temple (801) 355- CLUB (2582)
Description: A Private Club for Members, One of Salt
Lake City’s best live music clubs, the Zephyr is known for booking international,
national and local acts of all music genres. Live music nightly, and a friendly
bar staff. www.zephyrclub.com
42. ZIPPERZ
155 West 200 South (801) 712-5050
Description: A Private Club for Members, Zipperz is an alternative bar that
welcomes all lifestyles. Tiered dance floor, VIP lounge, game room, live music
and DJ’s. The kitchen serves typical bar fare until 11pm.
OTHER NIGHTLIFE ATTRACTIONS
43. ABRAVANEL HALL
123 West South Temple (801) 323-6800
Description: Named for beloved Maestro Maurice Abravanel, the Grammy and
Tony-winning conductor of the Utah Symphony from 1947-1979, Abravanel
Hall is an acoustical wonder. It’s gold-leafed halls are home to the Utah
Symphony, numerous concerts and special events, nearly every week of the
year. www.arttix.org/html/abravanel.html
44. BROADWAY CENTER CINEMAS
111 East Broadway (300 S.) (801) 321-2112
Description: Specializing in artistic, independent American & Foreign
language films. The Broadway Centre Cinemas are operated by the Salt
Lake Film Society, which also operates the Tower Theatres.
45. CAPITOL THEATRE
50 West 200 South (801) 355-2787
Description: Utah Opera, Ballet West and Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company all
call the theatre home, but don’t let the high-brow content scare you. Black
ties and tennis shoes are welcome at its touring Broadway musicals, plays
and other events. www.arttix.org/html/capitol.html
46. MEGAPLEX 12 AT THE GATEWAY
165 South Rio Grande St. (450 W.) (801) 304-4636
Description: Newest movie house in the city, built by Utah Jazz basketball
owner Larry Miller. All stadium seating, concessions with candy and chili
dogs, bavarian almonds and popcorn. Get one free refill on large drinks.
47. OFF BROADWAY THEATER
272 South Main Street (801) 355-4628
Description: In between its family comedy features, the Off Broadway Theatre
is home to the comedy improv troupe Laughing Stock. Get your tickets early
for Friday and Saturday performances at 8 and 10 p.m. Suitable for all ages.
www.theOBT.com
48. ROSE WAGNER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
138 West Broadway (300 S.) (801) 355-2787 (box office) (801) 323-6800 (admin.)
Description: The Rose Wagner is SLC’s home for the performing arts, featuring the
Repertory Dance Theatre, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, and the Gina
Bachauer International Piano Festival. www.arttix.org/html/rose.html
SALT LAKE GALLERY ASSOCIATION’S GALLERY STROLL
Description: Held the 3rd Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m., the Gallery Stroll
takes you through 20 of Salt Lake City’s finest galleries, mostly downtown.
It’s free to the public, with wine and cheese at most sites.
www.ourcommunityconnection.com/gallerystroll