Show Salt Lake offers more nightlife choices than bigger cities Jonathan Long Opinion Editor Per capita Salt Lake can lay claim to the fact that it has more bars to V offer the number of residents here than most major cities do In other words for the smaller amount of residents this city has it boasts more bars and clubs to go out outto outto outto to than other big cities Im I'm not saying that we weI have more bars and clubs I overall just more for the number of people that call Salt Lake City home That doesn't mean that the n nightlife here doesn't come with its own drawbacks In fact Salt Lake has some of the most about complained liquor and bar laws in the United States owing mostly to the infinite wisdom of the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that holds the city's liquor and beer laws in tight in-tight tight reign Salt Lake is home to some of the more strict rules and regulations governing the control of alcohol For one this is the only state in the union that actually sells 32 percent percent beer as opposed to the normal six percent of other states Not Notto Nono to mention the Maws laws that require quie any y tiar U or club to submit their patrons to paying for memberships to get into their establishments which is always a downer when youre you're on a budget and just want to get a beer the state has been in place quite a few laws to restrict bar patronage in their ever diligent attempts to tone down city nightlife there are arc still quite a few establishments around for those of us that enjoy a cold beer and a shot Both downtown and the the the-f i State Street 6 host numerous bars and and clubs for those residents that enjoy going out and having a good time Music and bars have always gone hand in hand and this city is home to some talented local bands In the Venue Liquid Joes Joe's and The Depot are good spots to see some live music if youre you're into the themore themore themore more raw sound one can always hit up the Urban Lounge for a good show Green Street and Port O 0 Call are good bars to have havea a good time with options to dai da lc oT just hang out ut Then there is always Piper Down where where it is usually packed and in good spirits and frequently home to good bands on the weekends These are just a few of the many bars and clubs that litter the Salt Lake nightlife Anyone can find finda a niche in a particular scene scene because the themes of each place are as varied as the number of establishments that there are here in the city So dont don't let the odd laws of Utah deter those would- would be b ng nightlife fe seekers seeders K f from 4 li V f finding a local bar far or c club lub to call their own Just remember if you do choose to head out and enjoy any anyone one of the fine establishments across the valley dont don't be foolish enough to drive home in an intoxicated state It is just not worth ruining a good goodnight goodnight goodnight night when there is always a cab you can call if you have had a few to many |