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University of Utah - Nightlife - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Downtown
  • Park City
  • Sugar House
Other Places to Check Out
  • Area 51
  • Big Ed’s
  • Bongo Lounge
  • Burt’s Tiki Club
  • Fiddler’s Elbow
  • Liquid Joe’s
  • The Pie Pizzeria
  • Squatters
  • Twilite Club
  • Urban Lounge
Local Specialties Martinis : At the Red Door martini bar
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Card games
  • Century club
  • Power hour
  • Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • RED magazine (student-run arts/entertainment magazine)
  • Salt Lake City Weekly
  • Utah Daily Chronicle
  • utah.citysearch.com

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Despite Utah having a reputation as still living in the Prohibition Era, there are many places for locals to get an alcoholic beverage. The laws have just recently changed to allow anyone 21-and-up to enter a bar without having to pay a membership fee. Most bars tend to be full service, and the beverages are usually fairly priced. Overall, there are a few good nightclubs in Salt Lake City, but don't expect to be blown away by anything amazing. The club scene is growing in Salt Lake, but slowly. Most people you meet there are older and just want a place to get a drink.  However, there are clubs that cater to all sorts of dancing styles. There is even a "dry" club to appeal to the underage/Mormon scene.  

Most of the students, or those that are underage, like to go to someone's house and chill or party there as opposed to going to a club. Needless to say, there is never a shortage of house parties to attend, which serve as a great way to get to know people and have a good time. The U of U also does a good job of promoting different activities and events that go on around campus. There are usually a lot of events that revolve around football, basketball, and winter sports. You just need to keep an eye out.

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Nightlife at University of Utah

rockymt

Law and Legal Studies '14

4.2
A-

Good but Mormonized

The nightlife is a lot of fun, however, publically funded parties usually have a bit of a churchy undertone due to the proximity of the Mormon church. There are always tons of house parties all over that don't have this undertone to them, they don't cost money, and they're more fun.

May 28, 2012

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Nightlife at University of Utah

rnhanson

Genetics '09

3.8
B+

Conservative Town

Town life is conservative with high LDS popluation. There are some available.

May 23, 2012

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Nightlife at University of Utah

u0516090

Psychology '13

2.3
C

I Dunno

Honestly, I really don't know too much that goes on with the night life here. It's not because they don't have it. It's because I don't seek it out.

Feb 15, 2012

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User rating for University of Utah - Nightlife is 3.5 out of 5 based on 31 user reviews.

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Rate the off-campus bar and club scene on the following topics

What is the party scene like on campus?

What’s the best way to get to the popular nightlife spots?

Facts

Closing Time

Varies

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Green Street

Organization Parties

Organizational parties are not terribly big at the U. There's the annual pre-graduation house party, but it's kind of hard to realistically invite 28,000 people to a party, so mainly only the people who organize it and their friends go. The Union has started a program called Crimson Nights, held periodically throughout the semester. This late-night program features a variety of entertainment including comedy shows, bowling, crafts, movies, live music, and much more. And it's free!

Did You Know?
  • Partyutah.com has a list of all the nightlife and entertainment going on in the 801.
  • If you drive downtown, expect to pay exorbitant parking fees. Better to take TRAX or carpool.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

The Red Door

Great assortment of cocktails, martinis, and wines in a very funky (though slightly cramped) atmosphere. No smoking, please.

57 W. 200 S.

Salt Lake City

(801) 363-6030

www.behindthereddoor.com

Club Manhattan

Club Manhattan maintains a lounge-lizard vibe in a dance club atmosphere, with DJs spinning in the back. Annual membership is $25, two-week membership $10.

5 E. 400 S.

Downtown

(801) 364-7651

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Piper Down Bar

This is an Irish pub.

1492 S. State St.

Salt Lake City

(801) 468-1492

www.piperdownpub.com

Sky Bar

Sky Bar is a steakhouse as well as an upscale lounge and nightclub. There is a dress code for guys, so no jerseys, sweatshirts, or ball caps.

600 S. 200 W.

Salt Lake City

(801) 530-1313

www.skybarslc.com

Todd’s Bar & Grill

Great crowd, great atmosphere, and great live music. Todd’s is laid-back and isn’t the most packed bar in Salt Lake, but the folks who go there swear by it.

1051 S. 300 W.

Salt Lake City

(801) 328-8650

Green Street Social Club

A classic sports bar with billiards, video games, and two levels.

602 E. 500 S.

Downtown

(801) 532-4200

www.greenstreetslc.com

Harry O’s

A king-sized venue, boasting the largest dance floor in Park City. A great place for singles.

427 Main St.

Park City

(435) 776-3050

www.harryos-pc.com

Lumpy’s Social Club

A self-described “'Cheers'-style” sports pub. Lumpy’s offers billiards and karaoke in a traditional, laid-back bar atmosphere.

3000 S. Highland Dr.

Salt Lake City

(801) 484-5597

www.topbarandgrill.com

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Muse Music

Muse Music is a great venue for local bands.

145 N. University Ave.

Provo

(801) 377-6873

www.musemusiconline.com

Kilby Court

Ultra-hip place to check out Salt Lake’s local band scene; they have video games, too.

741 S. Kilby Ct.

Salt Lake City

(801) 364-3538

www.kilbycourt.com

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