During pride week I was bar hoping with friends and stumbled upon this spot from the alley side…read more The aesthetic are cute, the staff is friendly and the cocktail are perfection! This seems like a a great spot to grab a drink!

If you're looking for a low light, semi-romantic cocktail lounge with some delicious bites you've…read morefound it. Truly this spot would be an easy 5 stars but the service is fairly lacking, if I could rate traits individually it would be 3 stars. It's a small lounge so when you walk in they'll tell you to sit anywhere but that might be your last interaction if you don't kinda catch someone walking by. Getting a glass of water and a drink order in took a good while, and ordering food felt like I was asking the waiter for a heavy favor, it made the experience feel uncomfortable. But the food and drinks really make this place worth it. The frosted water Lily cocktail was delicious, it packed a flavorful punch of coconut with violet and once we did order food the plates came out quick. Each dish was delicious and well worth the cost.

Books take flight is special! Nobody pairs books and wine like Natalie! She is talented and…read morepoetic beyond measure! The story of the wine and the story of the book blend together and unfold to reveal layers and deep discussion that is thought provoking, emotional and provides a community connection that is a delight! Ambiance is dark academia with a side of elegance! The wines are curated, intentional and beautifully meaningful! If you are looking for cultures, literature and raising a glass, this is your place! Becca is a wonderful moderator for book club and helps guide the evening while authentically connecting throughout the club, and individually post discussion. Enjoy dropping into this a few times a year! I am in 2 book clubs or I'd come even more! Also shout out to the White Flag cocktail! If wine is not your thing or you just want a pivot, this one is delicious! Cheers!

What a fun, cute venue! We stumbled upon it after having…read moredinner at a neighboring restaurant. You walk in to wood paneled walls and a staircase leading to the loft area upstairs The bar encompasses the real estate on the first floor. The extra bonus was the outdoor patio complete with cozy seating and standup heaters. Fun! Worth another visit

Trivia: What is the name for an establishment designed for the sale of beer and other drink, and…read moresometimes food? Small outdoor seating area, just three tables and about 8 or 9 chairs. Enormous beer selection. Take some time to review their list and look at their rotating tap list and specials for updates. Don't see a beer style you'd like? Just ask. The bartenders have great recommendations and sometimes there even beers they've gotten that aren't in the list. No food. I should have asked if it's okay to bring your own. Usually that's cool. Great service. The bartenders get after it! Bathrooms are about what you'd expect in a bar open late night. A little dirty, a little cramped.

Many many beers to choose from. Most are canned yet it's a number of local breweries which I love…read more They have an awesome ice strip on the bar which keeps your drink cold and fresh. The employees are great and helpful. It has a good ambiance and a nice downstairs pool area.

Love this place! The staff is consistently amazing and always makes me feel welcome. Great service…read moreevery time, which keeps me coming back.

What a wonderful place! The food was simply artistic and the drinks phenomenal!…read more Great service from the moment you walk in!! Can't wait to come back

Loved it. The personality and service were top notched but down to earth. Prices were fair. The…read moreambience was swanky and sexy. I would have preferred some jazz but that's me. Great drinking spot and we will be back.

Perfect ambiance! It was exactly what we were looking for! speakeasy vibes and superb Martini's - I…read morehave never seen this many MARTINI OPTIONS!:D I was EXCITED to say the least :) Our host recommended both our drinks! And they did not disappoint!! The pink pussy cat was almost like a sweet jolly rancher flavor and the Mescalini was refreshing with the muddled basil!

Great little dive bar vibes. Considering the location, I was kind of expecting a seedy, unwelcoming…read moreplace with a bunch of old racist dudes as the regular clientele, with the classic rude bartender that ignores you. But I wanted a drink and was willing to take the risk, and I'm glad I did, because it was nothing like I imagined. Bartender was friendly and helpful. There was a decent amount of people watching the soccer game on tv, we were all cheering for Colombia, but then they lost, so most of them cleared out. Vibe kinda died after that. But nonetheless I had a great time, and I was pleasantly surprised by the friendly atmosphere. Plus 6$ mules and .50 cent pool is hard to beat. I guess they serve food but I don't know how good it is. Only downside is that's there's just one toilet, luckily I didn't have to wait to use it while I was there.

Little dive bar. Big fun! I needed to take the edge off from work and found this gem on Yelp! It's…read moreone of the closest bars by my house and it was open late on a Sunday! Drinks are cheap and so are their Hennessy shots at $7 each! Plenty of seating available, but everyone seems to congregate at the bar. I soon found that the bartender is such a hoot and so friendly! There's a couple of pool tables. The bathrooms are a little "shocking." I was looking for the women's restroom and when the lights automatically turned on, I saw lots of 70s models posing nude. So this is what regular bodies look like before the surgery era! The men's restroom was more classy with people smoking cigars.

Am I the only guy who gets weirded out when going to a burlesque show, with their spouse also…read morepresent? "Don't worry honey, it's okay to look, and also throw money at the half-naked women! I promise you won't get in trouble!" Uh-huh. ;) Alright, I digress. Awkwardness aside, Prohibition is a really great place to enjoy a classy dinner, where the meat is served on a place AND on stage, and the cheesecake comes with the price of admission! Speaking of admission, as my wife and I were guests, being shepherded along by our friend, I cannot recall exactly what the "cover charge" was (not much, if I remember correctly...less than $20 for two?), and if reservations are *required*, I cannot say for certain, but I would say they are *recommended* at the very least, because our showtime was packed. Anyway, once paid, you are escorted through a secret bookcase door (SLC residents sure do love their speakeasies, don't they?), and into the dining hall and saloon, where you're soon to have your socks knocked off...well, someone's clothes are coming off, anyway! We were given a table that I dismissively thought was tucked away pretty far in the back and out of the way, but it ended up being one of the best seats in the house, as the table where the performers gathered, prepped, and returned to was just adjacent to us, so we were about as up close and personal as you can get, without getting yourselves arrested. Each of the dancers brought their own style, flair, and wardrobe to their performances, which were spirited and energetic, and a touch racy, without devolving into outright debauchery. It may be an (18+? 21+?) venue, but alcohol restrictions aside, I wouldn't hesitate to take older, more mature teens to a show with similar content. We ordered a smattering of smaller dishes, as we weren't particularly hungry, but the Mishima Wagyu tacos were fantastic (as you would expect), as was the Fedora Fin (Za'atar-crusted ahi tuna), and all of our cocktails. As the show is timed event with multiple performances per night, both food and bev are fired out of the kitchen/bar faster than the bullets from a Tommy Gun, but with far better accuracy. The whole operation here was honestly very impressive, from start to finish. Coming from a progressive city like Portland, it's always struck me a little odd that places that, by reputation, strike you as more conservative end up having some of the best, most wild entertainment venues, that you only wish you had back home. Prohibition is one of these places that I would rather see in my downtown, instead of the litany of seedy strip joints pushing for maximum titilation, but with only a fraction of the class and sophistication. Prohibition is good, clean fun, masquerading as something illicit, which is the heart of what makes it work so well.

Came for music, but jazz was not jazz, so a bit disappointed with that. It was more folk music…read more Usually come for blues, think I'll stick to that. The drinks made up for the music and saved the night. We'll be back for Bluesday Tuesday! Service was decent and we love the atmosphere at Prohibition! Maybe vet music a little better, that's only suggestion for improvement!

Emily, the hostess at Van Ryder, is amazing! She is warm, welcoming and so kind. Her bubbly…read morepersonality is exactly what I want when trying somewhere new. Emily, girl, keep rocking it babe because you set the stage for an amazing night.

I decided to try Van Ryder on my recent trip to salt lake. I arrived with no reservations and was…read moretold by the host that the bar had open seats. I walked over to the bar and unfortunately there were no seats at the bar despite being told there was plenty open. I was disappointed by the inconsistencies in the messages from the staff. This inconsistent and slow service continued for the rest Despite the rocky start and lackluster service throughout the food, views and ambiance more than made up for it. I got the nachos to start and they were some of the best I've ever had, would go back for just that. The DJ and views made the over all vibe and feel at the restaurant 5 starts. Bump up the service and it would be 5 starts over all.

Took my daughter for her 21st birthday and had such a great experience. Every employee we…read moreencountered was incredibly sweet and helpful. Highly recommend for a super fun and entertaining time!

This place used to be so much fun, it's recently become super greedy. A $25 cover? Twenty. Five…read more Dollars. Just to get in the bar? I'm glad it's a place that can supports the dolls but the drinks are watered down, it's sticky everywhere, and the crowd leans young straight college students who are avoiding all the other rotted and predatory straight bars in Salt Lake. Service upstairs is slower because there's a lot of people ordering, service downstairs moves faster. The staff are kind but whoever is managing this place is out of their mind with the cover charge.

Good drinks! Good vibe!…read more Stopped here for drinks on a Saturday night and the place was popping! We had a group of five and we were lucky to score some stool/bar seating right up front. The prices were very reasonable! Drafts were $7 and some cocktails were $11. The bartenders were super friendly and polite and talented! I really enjoyed watching them prepare five drinks at once without loosing a beat! The music was also great! They were rocking early 2000s jams. I ordered their penecilin cocktail which had ginger, honey, coconut and lemon with whiskey and it was delicious!! Everyone else enjoyed their drinks and we had a great time!

I wanted to love this place because they were a 2025 finalist (top 5) by the James Beard Foundation…read morefor outstanding bar. In full transparency it has been 2-3 years since my first and last visit to Water Witch. I noticed this in my drafts and thought I should complete my review. That said, I think I hyped this place up in my head too much before my visit because of the James Beard nod. So when it didn't quite hit the mark for me, I was disappointed. It's quite an intimate bar. By that I mean small space inside. The main bar has seating of course and there are a few seating areas directly behind the barstool area. There is a small walkway that separates the bar and the seating area. So the seating area is looking straight forward at the bartenders and the backs of people on barstools. I felt like the people behind me were staring into my soul lol, but that's a me problem ha. It's a modern design and beautifully decorated. I had two drinks. One from the menu and one that I told the bartender what I liked and disliked. He then made a drink based upon my taste. In my opinion it tasted similar to the one from the menu, which was disappointing because I was hoping for something different. There was one bartender that evening and one bar back, so even with the few people at the bar (I'd say 6-7 including me and a guest) and the 4 people seated behind us. It took some time to get his attention and order a drink. Which is part of the reason I only had two drinks. I would probably give this place another try since it's been some time since I've been there. As I always like to say. Stop in and judge for yourself.