| As a visitor, you may be surprised to know that Utah has over 400 places
where you can get a drink. But, it's a little different than just walking
into your neighborhood bar and ordering your choice of beverage. So, this
page was created to explain our liquor laws and how to get a drink in
Utah.
There are 3 types of places to get a drink.
1. Private clubs
2. Restaurants with a liquor license
3. Brew pubs, beer bars and taverns
1. PRIVATE CLUBS
A
private club is a "bar" that sells almost every type of liquor available.
Some only offer traditional bar snacks, but these days savvy club owners
have the insight to offer extensive food menus.
To get into a private club, you must either buy a membership or have a
member "sponsor" you. "Sponsoring" means you have to ask someone walking
into the club if they have a membership, and if so, would they mind
sponsoring you because you're from out of town. Some private clubs may
even find you a sponsor. All you have to do is ask!
Memberships to private clubs run anywhere from $ 13. to $ 30. per year. A
two-week temporary membership is only $ 5. which enables you and your
guests to enter and enjoy.
Most private clubs do not charge a cover charge unless there is something
big going on, like a hot local or national band.
Most private clubs have themes or theme nights as well. Anywhere from
sports, jazz, disco, local entertainment, karaoke, piano, quiet
conversation and country western to big name entertainment.
Most have pool tables, dancing, cigars and smoking is allowed in private
clubs.
2. RESTAURANTS WITH A
LIQUOR LICENSE
Almost
all fine restaurants can serve liquor with your lunch or dinner. A meal
must be ordered! The only exceptions would be Marie Callenders, Denny's,
Dee's Family Restaurants and a handful of small eateries that cater to
families or do not feel a liquor license with all of the state regulations
to comply with is worth the hassle.
Smoking is prohibited in restaurants!
3. BREW PUBS, BEER BARS
& TAVERNS
Just like the name implies, that's what you get. Beer, red beer, micro
brews and wine spritzers, that's it!
Our brew pubs do offer some of the best food in town and are definitely
worth visiting. Many also offer specialty coffees.
No membership is needed and most do not have a cover charge unless there
is a good band playing.
Pool tables, etc. for entertainment.
Smoking is allowed. |