Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer and eclectic, delicious food. Good if you want a quick drive and something open later, or a nice walk if you want to stretch your legs!
65 locals recommend
Avenues Proper
376 8th AveGreat beer and eclectic, delicious food. Good if you want a quick drive and something open later, or a nice walk if you want to stretch your legs!
Classy but laid back atmosphere, fantastic drinks and food. Gets quite loud and crowded at the weekend, so go early if you want to check it out.
150 locals recommend
Whiskey Street Cocktails & Dining
323 S Main StClassy but laid back atmosphere, fantastic drinks and food. Gets quite loud and crowded at the weekend, so go early if you want to check it out.
Murphy's Bar & Grill
160 S Main StTotal Irish pub - really laid back vibe and good fish and chips.
Great beer selection. Usually showing whatever game is on. Quite loud but good bratwursts and fries.
99 locals recommend
Beer Bar
161 E 200 SGreat beer selection. Usually showing whatever game is on. Quite loud but good bratwursts and fries.
Bar-X
155 E 200 SExcellent cocktails
East Liberty Tap House
850 E 900 SBodega is cool, but ask to go downstairs to The Rest- a speakeasy with delicious cocktails, fun and interesting food, and cozy, dimly lit romantic atmosphere. Get the Scotch Egg and the wings if they're on the menu
49 locals recommend
Bodega
331 Main StBodega is cool, but ask to go downstairs to The Rest- a speakeasy with delicious cocktails, fun and interesting food, and cozy, dimly lit romantic atmosphere. Get the Scotch Egg and the wings if they're on the menu
White Horse Spirits & Kitchen
325 S Main StGets really loud later in the evening so go earlier and get the nachos.
96 locals recommend
Lake Effect
155 W 200 SGets really loud later in the evening so go earlier and get the nachos.
Water Witch
163 W 900 SThe Bayou
645 S State StPurgatory Bar
62 E 700 SSightseeing
Has a lovely view of the city. Bring a blanket and relax on the hill in the sun or under a tree.
9 locals recommend
Lindsey Gardens Park
426 M StHas a lovely view of the city. Bring a blanket and relax on the hill in the sun or under a tree.
Utah State Capitol
Cathedral of the Madeleine
331 E S TempleArts & Culture
My favorite live music venue. It's small but big enough that awesome bands come through
55 locals recommend
Urban Lounge
241 500 EMy favorite live music venue. It's small but big enough that awesome bands come through
This is a good place to visit to get the history of Salt Lake City. You can learn about the religious settlers who arrived here in the 1800s and see the original buildings still used as the main religious centers in the Mormon religion.
84 locals recommend
Temple Square North Visitors' Center
50 W North TempleThis is a good place to visit to get the history of Salt Lake City. You can learn about the religious settlers who arrived here in the 1800s and see the original buildings still used as the main religious centers in the Mormon religion.
This theatre is brand new and beautiful! Highly recommend to see a show here if you can.
91 locals recommend
Eccles Theater
131 S Main StThis theatre is brand new and beautiful! Highly recommend to see a show here if you can.
Temple Square station
Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara WayThe Leonardo Museum
209 E 500 SSalt Lake City Public Library
210 E 400 SNatural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayFood Scene
Rye
239 S 500 EReally really good food. Get the Shoyu fried chicken. Good brunch too!
Trio Cafe Cottonwood
6405 South 3000 EastIt's amazing for any meal of the day. Brunch especially.
Finca
327 W 200 SFantastic Spanish Tapas and main dishes. Great wine list.
From Scratch
62 E Gallivan AveYummy pizza, salads, burgers.
My favorite sandwiches in town, good for lunch or dinner. Indoor, outdoor and half indoor-outdoor seating.
19 locals recommend
Tin Angel
365 West 400 SouthMy favorite sandwiches in town, good for lunch or dinner. Indoor, outdoor and half indoor-outdoor seating.
The Rose Establishment
235 400 WSome of the best coffee in town. Good food too.
La Barba Coffee - Downtown
9 S Rio Grande StFavorite coffee place in town
Casual Mediterranean food. Indoor and outdoor seating
69 locals recommend
Spitz - Downtown Salt Lake City
35 E BroadwayCasual Mediterranean food. Indoor and outdoor seating
Toasters
30 E 300 SQuick and good sandwiches
zest kitchen & bar
275 S 200 WGreat vegetarian and vegan food, craft cocktails, juices etc.
Some of the best coffee in town. Only have coffee cake or biscotti for food though
33 locals recommend
Jack Mormon Coffee
82 E St ESome of the best coffee in town. Only have coffee cake or biscotti for food though
Tulie Bakery
863 E 700 SPago
878 S 900 EMy favourite place, just a little walk away! They have a fantastic menu and an amazing wine list. Their breakfast and lunch is casual, but dinner is fancier and more pricey. The patio is darling if it's nice out- especially recommended for dinner.
38 locals recommend
Cucina
1026 2nd AveMy favourite place, just a little walk away! They have a fantastic menu and an amazing wine list. Their breakfast and lunch is casual, but dinner is fancier and more pricey. The patio is darling if it's nice out- especially recommended for dinner.
Eva's Bakery
155 S Main StAvenues Bistro On Third
566 3rd AveKathmandu Grill
212 S 700 EThe Copper Onion
111 E BroadwayCafé Niche
779 E 300 SProper Brewing Co.
857 S Main StSettebello
260 S 200 WHSL
418 E 200 SHatch Family Chocolates
376 8th AveLaziz Kitchen
912 Jefferson St WPublik Coffee Roaster
502 3rd AveFinn's Cafe
1624 1100 EYoko Ramen SLC
473 E 300 SParks & Nature
This is a pretty park next to the Capital, with large grassy areas, memorials to fallen soldiers and a leisurely hiking trail along City Creek (lots of it is in the shade.)
152 locals recommend
Memory Grove Park
300 N Canyon RdThis is a pretty park next to the Capital, with large grassy areas, memorials to fallen soldiers and a leisurely hiking trail along City Creek (lots of it is in the shade.)
A tiny, charming lake only open in the warmer months. Park at the top of the hill and hike down into the lake. Only recommended for those sturdy of foot. The mosquitoes come out at twilight so I recommend leaving before then.
11 locals recommend
Bloods Lake
A tiny, charming lake only open in the warmer months. Park at the top of the hill and hike down into the lake. Only recommended for those sturdy of foot. The mosquitoes come out at twilight so I recommend leaving before then.
Antelope Island
Liberty Park
600 Harvey Milk BoulevardMillcreek Canyon Road
Mill Creek Canyon RoadShopping
Unique clothing, handmade jewelry and leather goods for men and women. They also have nice lotions and candles. The first place I visit if I'm shopping for a gift.
22 locals recommend
The Stockist
875 E 900 SUnique clothing, handmade jewelry and leather goods for men and women. They also have nice lotions and candles. The first place I visit if I'm shopping for a gift.
The Green Ant
179 E BroadwayCool vintage furniture shop
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
6284 S State StTrader Joe's
634 E 400 SSmith's Pharmacy
402 6th Ave