Post Office Place
Clark Learning Office Center, Salt Lake City
Bar in Salt Lake City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Post Office Place sits at 16 W Market St in downtown Salt Lake City and is one of the easier bookings in the city, making it a practical choice for a low-pressure evening out. The downtown location works well for a date or a casual group night. Detailed menu and pricing information is limited, so confirm specifics with the venue before visiting.
About Post Office Place
Post Office Place, Salt Lake City: Quick Verdict
Getting a table at Post Office Place is not the hard part. Located at 16 W Market St in downtown Salt Lake City, this is a venue you can approach without a months-long lead time, which immediately puts it in a different category from the more competitive reservations in the city. The real question is whether the experience justifies your time and attention against a Salt Lake City bar and dining scene that has grown considerably sharper in recent years.
Who Goes Here and Whether You'll Fit In
Post Office Place draws a downtown crowd: professionals finishing the work week, couples looking for a pre-dinner drink in a space with some architectural character, visitors staying nearby who want something with a sense of place rather than a hotel lobby bar. The address, in the Market Street corridor, puts it close to the city's more established evening destinations, which means the foot traffic skews toward people who are already out and exploring rather than those making a dedicated trip. If you're the kind of person who wants a loud, late-night venue or a deeply specialist cocktail program with obscure amari and bar-chef theatre, you may find the atmosphere here a degree too relaxed. If you want somewhere that feels settled and unhurried, that's a point in its favor.
For a date night, the accessible booking situation is genuinely useful. You're not competing with a hard reservation window the way you would at some of the more sought-after spots in the city. A couple looking for a lower-stakes evening that still has some downtown energy will find this works. For groups, the ease of booking is again the main practical argument, though without confirmed capacity data it's worth calling ahead if you're bringing more than four or five people.
Practical Details
Post Office Place sits at 16 W Market St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, which places it in the core of the downtown dining corridor. Booking is rated easy, so walk-ins are a realistic option on most nights, though contacting the venue directly before a weekend visit is sensible. Pricing data is not confirmed in our records, so budget-conscious visitors should check current menus before committing. For context on how this fits Salt Lake City's wider bar and restaurant scene, see our full Salt Lake City bars guide and our full Salt Lake City restaurants guide.
How It Fits Salt Lake City's Bar Scene
Salt Lake City's drinking and dining options have expanded well beyond what the city's reputation might suggest. If you're planning a broader evening out, Bar Nohm offers a more technically focused cocktail program, while Avenues Proper works if a neighborhood pub feel with serious beer selection matters to you. For something more food-forward, Aker Restaurant & Lounge pairs a lounge atmosphere with a kitchen. Post Office Place's ease of access makes it a sensible anchor for a downtown evening, particularly if you're pairing it with other stops. Broader exploration of the city is covered in our full Salt Lake City hotels guide, our full Salt Lake City wineries guide, and our full Salt Lake City experiences guide.
For comparison beyond Utah, the kind of approachable-but-considered downtown bar experience Post Office Place appears to aim for has strong analogues in venues like Jewel of the South in New Orleans or Julep in Houston, both of which set a high bar for what a well-run cocktail-forward space can deliver. Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu is another reference point for a venue that combines accessibility with genuine craft. Post Office Place has the address and the atmosphere to compete in that conversation, but verified details on its program would sharpen that assessment.
FAQs: Post Office Place
Is the food good at Post Office Place?
Our venue data does not include confirmed menu or cuisine details for Post Office Place, so a specific verdict on the food isn't possible here. For a Salt Lake City venue with a documented kitchen, Aker Restaurant & Lounge is a more established reference point. Check Post Office Place's current menu directly before booking if food is your primary reason for going.
Is Post Office Place good for a date?
The easy booking situation makes it a practical choice for a date in downtown Salt Lake City: you're not locked into a narrow reservation window or competing for limited seats. The Market Street location gives it enough of a downtown feel to work as a destination evening. For a more memorable or occasion-driven date, Bar Nohm or Avenues Proper offer more differentiated experiences, but Post Office Place is a reasonable lower-effort option.
Do I need a reservation at Post Office Place?
Booking is rated easy, walk-ins appear to be a realistic option on most nights. That said, for weekend evenings or larger groups, contacting the venue in advance is sensible. Phone and website details are not confirmed in our records, so searching the venue name directly or checking Google Maps for current contact information is the most reliable approach.
Does Post Office Place have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not confirmed in our venue data. The 16 W Market St address is in downtown Salt Lake City's commercial core, where outdoor seating is common but not universal. Confirm directly with the venue before visiting if a terrace or patio is important to your plan.
Is Post Office Place good for groups?
The easy booking situation is the main argument for groups: you're unlikely to face the kind of competitive reservation window that makes group planning difficult at busier venues. Capacity is not confirmed in our records, so for parties of six or more, a call ahead is the practical move. For a Salt Lake City group outing with a confirmed food program, Beer Bar works as a higher-capacity alternative.
Planning details
- Location
- 16 W Market St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- Website
- popslc.com
- Phone
- +1 385 202 7500
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Post Office Place reads like a neighbourhood anchor rather than a downtown spectacle. The room prioritizes steady familiarity over spectacle: regulars return on weeknights and weekends alike, and the bar cultivates a rhythm you learn over multiple visits. That accumulation of small, consistent moments—attentive service at certain hours, predictable crowds, an interior that values privacy over visibility—gives the place a quietly magnetic quality. It sits apart from high-volume convention haunts and pre-game bars, rewarding repeat guests with a sense of belonging and a measured, low-key energy that feels intentional rather than manufactured.
Best For
This is a bar for people who prefer purposefully chosen nights out. It suits after-work drinks, low-key date nights and small celebrations where familiarity and attention matter more than volume or spectacle. Located on Market Street within walking distance of downtown cultural and business anchors, Post Office Place is convenient for locals and visitors who want to slip into a steadier, more intimate scene rather than stumble into a tourist-heavy crowd. The address is tailored to those seeking consistent service and a dependable atmosphere rather than late-night revelry or large-group pre-games.
Ordering Tips
Regulars at Post Office Place often know the room’s rhythm and what to order without consulting a menu; that’s part of the venue’s appeal. If you’re new, plan your visit for hours described as most attentive—weekday evenings or earlier weekend slots—and rely on the staff’s judgment. Ask the bartender for recommendations or for what the regulars tend to order, and expect service that rewards restraint and repetition rather than flash. Arrive with a clear intention—whether a single drink or a relaxed couple of hours—and you’ll get the best sense of what keeps people coming back.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, vintage-inspired with contemporary eclectic design featuring spectacular backlit artwork by Gary Vlasic; warm and intimate atmosphere balancing relaxed and refined aesthetics.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Varied Genres and Styles
Signature Pours
- Suntori Toki Highball with Passionfruit and Shiso
- Matcha Gimlet
- Rye-and-Cynar Elixir
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- From Scratch; Notable alternative
- Ozora Izakaya; Notable alternative
- Aker Restaurant & Lounge; Notable alternative
- Avenues Proper; Notable alternative
- Bar Nohm; Notable alternative
Bar context
How Post Office Place Compares in Salt Lake City
If you're weighing Post Office Place against other downtown options, the clearest differentiator is access: easy booking and a central address make it a low-friction choice. Bar Nohm is the stronger pick if a technically driven cocktail program matters to you, it's worth the extra effort to secure a spot there for a dedicated drinks evening. Avenues Proper wins on beer selection and neighborhood character, though it sits outside the downtown core, which changes the logistics depending on where you're staying or starting.
Aker Restaurant & Lounge is the most direct competitor if you want a lounge-style venue with food: it pairs a similar atmosphere with a confirmed kitchen, which gives it an edge for groups who want to eat and drink in one place. Beer Bar is the better call for large groups or casual nights when capacity and price point matter more than ambiance. Post Office Place sits between these options: more considered than a pub, more accessible than a specialist cocktail bar.
For value-seekers comparing the downtown Salt Lake City field, Post Office Place's ease of booking is a practical advantage that the more competitive venues in the city can't offer. The trade-off is that without confirmed pricing, cuisine type, or awards data, it's harder to make a confident call on price-to-quality. If you're building a longer evening across multiple stops, Post Office Place works as a first or second venue rather than a destination in itself. See our full Salt Lake City bars guide for a complete picture of how the city's options stack up.
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| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| Post Office Place | 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists |
| From Scratch | No published awards |
| Ozora Izakaya | No published awards |
| Aker Restaurant & Lounge | No published awards |
| Avenues Proper | No published awards |
| Bar Nohm | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Post Office Place good for a date?
Yes, for a low-pressure first or second date. The downtown location at 16 W Market St puts it close to restaurants and follow-on options, which gives the evening flexibility. It works better as a pre-dinner drink stop than a full sit-down date venue. If you want more atmosphere for the whole evening, Ozora Izakaya or Bar Nohm offer a stronger single-venue case.
Do I need a reservation at Post Office Place?
Booking is rated easy, so walk-ins are a reasonable plan here. That said, downtown Salt Lake City venues fill on Friday and Saturday evenings, so reaching out ahead for larger groups is sensible. For a party of two on a weeknight, showing up without a reservation carries little risk.
Is Post Office Place good for groups?
It suits small-to-medium groups reasonably well as a drinks-and-gathering stop in downtown Salt Lake City. The easy booking rating suggests space is not a major constraint, but confirmed private or reserved group areas are not documented. For a larger group that needs dedicated space, Aker Restaurant & Lounge is worth comparing before committing here.
