Bar Nohm
Downtown, Salt Lake City
Bar in Salt Lake City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Bar Nohm is useful for casual Salt Lake City drinks, especially when the group wants flexibility over a formal dining plan. Go early for a date or conversation; use the later Friday and Saturday hours for a more social group stop. Skip it if you need published pricing, a confirmed food focus, or a heavily structured reservation experience.
About Bar Nohm
Bar Nohm is a Salt Lake City venue with evening hours Tuesday through Sunday and a smart casual dress code. It is closed Monday, open 5–11 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, open 5 PM–12 AM on Friday and Saturday. Plan around that schedule rather than assuming a specific menu, price point, reservation setup, seating format, or drinks program.
A better fit for simple evening planning than detail-heavy bookings
The clearest reason to consider Bar Nohm is its direct evening availability. It can fit a Tuesday-through-Sunday night plan in Salt Lake City, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday. If your group needs specific information about seating, reservations, menu structure, pricing, or service style, check with the venue before committing the night.
For a date or small meet-up, use the hours and smart casual dress code as your guide. Earlier evening timing may suit people who want a simpler start to the night, while Friday and Saturday offer the latest closing time. Check with the venue for anything more specific about atmosphere, crowd, or format.
What to expect before committing the night
If you need a specific food program, signature drink, price point, chef-led identity, or reservation process, check with the venue before going. That matters. Bookers who need a known menu, published pricing, or a clearly described dining format should choose somewhere with more disclosed structure. Readers comparing wider options can use our full Salt Lake City bars guide for a broader shortlist, then cross-check dining in our full Salt Lake City restaurants guide if food is the priority.
The practical verdict: use Bar Nohm for an evening plan built around its schedule. It is closed Monday, open evenings Tuesday through Sunday, runs until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday, has a smart casual dress code. That schedule makes it an evening option, not a lunch or all-day plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 165 W 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- Website
- barnohm.com
- Phone
- +1 385 465 4488
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bar Nohm reads like a contemporary city bar that places its drinks program at the center of the experience. The room itself is restrained — low light, deliberate design choices and attentive staff create a setting that feels polished and intentional. Instead of background televisions or chaotic noise, you hear the ritual sounds of serious bartending: ice against metal, music curated to support conversation. The result is a sophisticated, elegant atmosphere that allows the wine and spirits list to do most of the talking, signaling Salt Lake City’s move toward more design-forward, editorial drinking rooms.
Best For
This is an evening-focused spot that suits weekday outings and evenings out in Central 9th. Its location and tone make it a natural stop for after-work drinks from nearby offices, a quiet prelude to a date, or a focused solo visit when you want to read a menu closely. Because the program centers on curated wine and spirits, groups that appreciate a thoughtful beverage list also find it rewarding, but the overall energy leans toward contained, intentional gatherings rather than loud, rambunctious nights.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu as the central document: the bar treats its selections as an argument, so take time to read what’s offered by the glass and the bottle. Rely on staff curation — the description frames servers and bartenders as supporting evidence for the program — and ask for their point-of-view picks if you want to lean into the bar’s intentions. If you’re coming after work or on a quieter evening, prioritize by-the-glass options or curated pours that showcase the bar’s wine and spirits selection rather than expecting heavy, flashy cocktails.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sleek and modern with dark brown and grey hues, intimate yet boisterous atmosphere featuring communal tables and group booths.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If Bar Nohm Doesn't Fit
Try Water Witch if the group wants a more cocktail-oriented bar choice. Pick Scion Cider Bar if cider is the reason for going out.
If the night needs a clearer food anchor, Vertical Diner or Ramen Ichizu Bar are more practical alternatives.
Bar context
How It Compares
Choose Bar Nohm when the priority is an easy Salt Lake City bar plan with evening hours and low apparent booking friction. Water Witch is the sharper cross-shop if the group is specifically chasing a cocktail-bar feel, while Scion Cider Bar is the clearer pick when cider is the point of the night rather than a general bar stop.
For ambiance, The Pearl should be on the list for readers who want a more defined night-out identity. Bar Nohm is the more flexible choice when the plan may shift, especially for groups that do not want to overbuild the evening around a single reservation.
If food is the deciding factor, compare against Vertical Diner or Ramen Ichizu Bar instead. Those are better fits when the meal comes first and drinks are secondary; Bar Nohm makes more sense when drinks and location convenience are leading the decision.
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Compare Bar Nohm
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Nohm | Salt Lake City | No published awards |
| Water Witch | Salt Lake City | No published awards |
| Scion Cider Bar | Salt Lake City | No published awards |
| The Pearl | Salt Lake City | No published awards |
| Vertical Diner | Salt Lake City | No published awards |
| Ramen Ichizu Bar | Salt Lake City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bar Nohm have happy hour deals?
Is Bar Nohm good for a date?
It may work for an evening date if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plan. If atmosphere, seating, menu, or service style matter, check with the venue before booking.
Is Bar Nohm open late?
Bar Nohm is open until 11 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed Monday.
