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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, how to get a drink in Salt Lake or Park City, and the best places to go to, when you're here. 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. 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. Memberships to private clubs run anywhere from $ 13. to $ 30. per year. A three-week temporary membership is usually only $ 4., which gets you and up to five of 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 band or just because it is one of the places to go and they can get away with it. 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 of Salt Lake's Best Restaurants 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. VISITOR GUIDE & DISCOUNT PACKAGE HERE'S A TIP........Pick Up Our Free Salt Lake Visitor Guide At Your Hotel Front Desk. It contains information on our best restaurants, where to go for nightlife, our attractions & sites, where to stay, and it also includes free maps of downtown and the valley. Some of the restaurants in the guide offer a free appetizer with your meal. Park City Ski Planning Packages & Discount Coupons