Salt Lake City, UT
Downtown
A Salt Lake City neighborhood guide built from City Weekly coverage: where to eat, where to drink, and what is on.
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Places in Downtown
- Bar X
Classic downtown cocktail room that regularly surfaces in City Weekly nightlife conversations.
- Brewvies Cinema Pub
Downtown cinema pub screening first-run and indie films with a full menu and bar, seating 21+.
- HSL
Modern downtown dining room pairing seasonal menus with polished service.
- Lake Effect
Live-music-forward cocktail bar with a polished downtown night-out feel.
- Metro Music Hall
Downtown live music venue and bar hosting touring and local acts, drag nights, and dance parties.
- Salt Lake City Public Library
Free public library system: searchable catalog with holds and interlibrary loan, online card signup, ebooks and a mobile app, events and art…
- Siegfried's Delicatessen
Downtown German delicatessen and market: sandwiches, hot plates, sausages, and imported groceries.
- SLC Film Society
Broadway Centre Cinemas programming independent, repertory, and international film.
- The Green Pig Pub
Downtown pub with a rooftop patio, pub food, live music, and game-day crowds.
- Urban Lounge
East Downtown music venue known for local rock, touring acts, and DJ nights.
- Urban Utah Homes & Estates
Salt Lake City residential brokerage led by Babs De Lay, focused on downtown and historic neighborhoods, with current listings and agent profiles.
City Weekly on Downtown
- ‘Missed Connections’ Instagram account helps Salt Lakers looking for the ones who get away.
News · August 26, 2026
- Salt Lake’s bar scene offers something for everyone.
Eat And Drink · August 24, 2026
- Beer 101 with The Beer Nut and Red Rock Brewing Co.
Eat And Drink · August 22, 2026
- Bartenders share their tips and tricks for navigating Utah’s unique alcohol culture.
News · August 21, 2026
- Sugar House business owners object to improvement fee proposed by Sugar House business owners.
News · August 20, 2026
- City Weekly’s annual guide to Utah brewing, bartender tips, can’t-miss beers and more.
News · August 19, 2026
- City Weekly's live music picks for August 13 to August 19.
Music · August 12, 2026
- Backburner: Meráki Grill opens in Orem; Stein Collection chef bids farewell; New menus at Adelaide and Van Ryder.
Eat And Drink · August 12, 2026
- Salt Lake City Weekly's live music picks for August 6 to August 12.
Music · August 5, 2026
- Backburner: Utah dining news for August 6 to August 12.
Eat And Drink · August 5, 2026
- Local news coverage of the LDS church leans toward fluff and away from politics.
News · August 5, 2026
- Salt Lake City Weekly's A&E essentials for July 30 to August 5.
A And E · July 29, 2026
- Restaurant review: ’Mina Ristorante Siciliano
Eat And Drink · July 22, 2026
- Salt Lake Music Mailbag: July 2026
Music · July 22, 2026
- New Salt Lake Art Museum provides a space dedicated to Utah artists.
News · July 22, 2026