Urban Lounge
www.myspace.com/theurbanlounge
241 S 500 E (801) 746-0557 Urban Lounge is decidedly cool venue perched on the edge of downtown. an excellent place to visit to check out nationally famous bands, new up-and-comers, as well as local favorites. On off nights, the atmosphere can be a little too trendy, however during shows Urban is the perfect venue for a relaxed ambiance and a wide range of quality drinks.

The Bayou
www.utahbayou.com
645 S State St (801) 961-8400 Jazz nights are famous at The Bayou. The atmosphere is both special and casual, fun and relaxing. Featuring arguably the broadest beer selection and a menu of famous Cajun favorites, The Bayou is a local standard known for its cosmopolitan flare. In addition to dinner and late-night drinks service, the Bayou is also open for lunch.

The Depot
www.depotslc.com
400 W. South Temple (801) 355-5522 The Depot boasts reputable live music acts, regular dance nights, and fine dining at The Butterfly restaurant downstairs. Overall, this venue provides quality entertainment in an upscale atmosphere. With a high tech, powerful soundsystem, the shows at the Depot are amplified to feel like they are taking place in much bigger venues in larger cities.

Green Pig Pub
www.thegreenpigpub.com
31 E 400 S (801) 532-7441 Opened by the former owners of Salt Lake's famous (now-closed) Port O'Call, the Green Pig Pub is a neighborhood pub to enjoy good food and good company. The Green Pig serves lunch, dinner, and a wide array of good beers and delicious cocktails. With 8 large TV's to watch sports games, several pool games and live music every night the Green Pig is sure to become a Salt Lake classic.

Brewvies Cinema Pub
www.brewvies.com
677 South 200 West (801) 355-5500 Now with a full liquor license, Brewvies is the perfect place to enjoy a good movie and a good drink. Also known for their full menu of gourmet snack foods, Brewvies features large comfortable chairs, and tables on which to enjoy your pint and your pizza. In addition to playing the latest releases, the theater also regularly screens cult classics and has a lively pool hall. The perfect activity for a rainy day.