10 new bars opening in SLC
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A not-yet-lit "open" sign at Sugar House Station in Salt Lake City. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios
Fall is set to bring a flurry of new nightlife to Salt Lake.
Driving the news: Here are eight anticipated bars and clubs we're keeping an eye on — plus two that opened in recent months.
🍸 Bar Martine: With a projected opening Nov. 1, the bar plans to revive the opulent space behind the historic red rock facade at 22 E. 100 South, per state records.
- It used to house Martine Cafe, which closed in 2020.
🍹 Campfire Lounge/ACME/Remora: The former Campfire Lounge at 2100 South and Windsor is under renovations and will stay closed until at least November.
- It likely will return as a more developed version of the experimental ACME tiki bar, operated by the team behind the James Beard-nominated Water Witch and Bar Nohm.
🍧 Sugar House Station: The much-anticipated "bar hall" on Highland will be a 21+ food court, allowing customers to carry their drinks around the space.
- Scott Evans, who owns Pago and Finca, has lined up 10 restaurants to operate inside, reviving some SLC faves like Aristos and Canella's, Gastronomic SLC reports.
- The opening date(s) haven't been announced.
😎 Melancholy: Presently listed as "coming soon" to downtown's Post District apartment development, the wine and cocktail bar secured its liquor license in June and appears to have a finished storefront.
⛪️ Sunday School: Another Post District spot, Sunday School, is set to open as the downtown corollary to Sunday's Best brunch spot in Sandy.
- Last week, the owners reported opening was expected "before winter."
🎨 My Art's Place: After a flurry of construction in spring, the new Magna night club received a liquor license in July, with a projected September opening.
- Yes, but: Its Facebook page still reports the bar is "under construction." We'll keep you posted!
Catch up quick: Some of the bars that were projected to open last spring are still pending.
- Thieves Guild Cidery was still in the works as of mid-August. It received its conditional liquor license in February.
- Neptune's Palace, a long-planned tiki bar at the Gateway, is now slated for fall.
The latest: Earth & Stones cocktail lounge opened in August at 63 E. Exchange Place.
- Meanwhile, Spritz! cocktail bar opened in May at 110 W. 300 South.