Pescatarian Verdict: N/A No Seafood Melancholy is a vibey cocktail bar. And that's really the review. It's dark, cozy, moody with a side a vintage. This is not where you go because you're starving. This is where you go after dinner because the night clearly isn't over yet. We got a charcuterie board, some pickles and some baba ganoush dip. read more

Dark & intimate without feeling overly trendy or like it's trying too hard. makes you want to settle in and stay for a while. staff was knowledgeable and happy to guide us through the menu. we ended up just getting some drinks, but would for sure return for snacks too. a great spot for a date night or drinks after dinner when you want somewhere a little more intimate and elevated. Would absolutely return. read more

Books take flight is special! Nobody pairs books and wine like Natalie! She is talented and poetic beyond measure! The story of the wine and the story of the book blend together and unfold to reveal layers and deep discussion that is thought provoking, emotional and provides a community connection that is a delight! Ambiance is dark academia with a side of elegance! The wines are curated, intentional and beautifully meaningful! If you are looking for cultures, literature and raising a glass, this is your place! Becca is a wonderful moderator for book club and helps guide the evening while authentically connecting throughout the club, and individually post discussion. Enjoy dropping into this a few times a year! I am in 2 book clubs or I'd come even more! Also shout out to the White Flag cocktail! If wine is not your thing or you just want a pivot, this one is delicious! Cheers! read more

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From the ambiance to the drinks and the service, this place nails it all!! Very chill spot, super friendly staff makes you feel very welcome. Great drinks! Got the wrecking ball sub pineapple. Fire vibes. read more

I'm obsessed with the vibe at Melancholy. It's so moody, cozy and thoughtfully curated. The bartender Cam is wonderful and very attentive. I ordered the Wrecking Ball and really enjoyed it. It was a bit sweeter than I was expecting, but delicious nonetheless. The PO Boxes they have are SO cute and such a nice touch. I ended up taking home a little note that resonated with me. They validate garage parking as well. I highly recommend Melancholy! read more

Celebrated Valentine's Day here! It was my first time and I came to support my friend Alex who shucks amazing oysters as a pop-up around town. I had a reservation as the bar has a more intimate vibe with limited seats. I overheard others having to wait over an hour without a reservation. We got some oysters and ordered a few drinks. The vibe is cute and the decor is lovely. The drinks arrived promptly and I enjoyed the Valentine's Day special with passion fruit. The other drink from the regular menu was not memorable. read more

Sooooo pretty so vibey so small no place to sit if there's literally anyone in here. But the place is gorg and the drinks are good! read more

Melancholy - Wine Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Solid cocktail bar with some creative twists. Ambiance: Low lit with a vibe that matches its name. There's two stories with seating on both. It does get busy so seating can be limited. They do validate parking which is helpful. Service: Quick and friendly. Just takes a bit since there can be a line. Drinks: So so good. Their alcoholic and n/an options alike were delicious. Definitely worth sampling them all. They also have some seasonal cocktails as well. Food: Small app menu. You can order pretzels from the place next door and they'll deliver it straight to the bar! Super convenient with you just need a bit more carbs to balance out the alcohol. Overall, great place. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Giving my cheerful flowers to this charming and beautiful new bar in the Post District. Everything is truly curated with such thoughtful approach, from the door handles to the lighting to the bathroom signs. You can tell there was a lot of love put into the creation of this space, and the cocktail menu reflects that. There was a private event happening upstairs when we visited, so I didn't get to see the upper level, but we snagged two barstools and were gawking at how cool the vibe was. I asked for a dirty martini and was told their house martini made with shishito peppers was amazing, so we gave it a go and WOWOW. These shishito martinis were so classy and savory with a perfect drip of olive oil. Our service was fast and the hostess who greeted us was so sweet and welcoming. We parked in the post district parking garage and got free parking with validation, which was a huge plus in this area of town. I'd highly recommend Melancholy to anyone looking for a new upscale bar with moody ambiance, crafted cocktails, and a more intimate bar experience. read more

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Stumbled upon this place on NYE last minute and it was such a gem of a find! Both upstairs and downstairs have their own charm, but it's a very charming and moody place. Perfect for a date night. All of the staff were so nice and helpful, we felt very welcome and well taken care of. I tried the champagne flight and enjoyed it, and their cocktails were also great! I loved the caviar offering they had too. read more

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ok so in a bar crawl, this place for sure won for flavor. more expensive but worth it! get stacy's mom (the drink or whatever is your thing i guess, we don't judge here) read more

Melancholy is another amazing cocktail and lounge option in downtown SLC. We discovered them by accident while walking to another establishment. The gorgeous bar peeking through picture window got our attention. They've been open only a few months and are doing so many things well. The space is small but intimate, creative and just what we didn't know we were looking for. They have a small bar upstairs as well, very cozy and perfect for a date night. Their servers were all very friendly, clearly happy to working there and so glad to see everyone who walked in, new face or one they remember. We chatted with everyone behind the bar downstairs and immediately wished we had Melancholy back home in Denver. Their craft cocktail menu is small but easily stands out for those in the know. These aren't your standard ingredients and their recipes will delight you. I'm not a fan of gin but the Jonny was so well made, I could be there. Gorgeous place. Lots to look at and appreciate and if that's not your vibe, there's some cozy spaces to connect with friends and loves while enjoying some really unique cocktails. read more

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What a fun, cute venue! We stumbled upon it after having dinner at a neighboring restaurant. You walk in to wood paneled walls and a staircase leading to the loft area upstairs The bar encompasses the real estate on the first floor. The extra bonus was the outdoor patio complete with cozy seating and standup heaters. Fun! Worth another visit read more

I had a very disappointing experience. The space was extremely crowded with no clear place to stand or line up, which already made things uncomfortable. I waited about 20 minutes to be served, only to watch a group of girls standing in front of me get served drinks in the same spot . A female bartender told me to move and said I needed to go to the front to be served, even though I had been waiting there for 20mins. Mind you her attitude was so rude and entitled. When I spoke up and pointed out that others had just been served right here, her response was rude, and she then refused to serve me altogether. She went to complain to a coworker while giving me hostile looks, which only escalated the situation. A male bartender then made an unnecessary and rude comment to me based on information that was not accurate, without even asking for my side of the story. We know how fake tears can put the innocent in harms way. Disgusting What made this even more upsetting was that three men standing next to me witnessed the entire interaction and apologized to me for how I was treated. I was completely appalled by the lack of professionalism, fairness, and basic respect. No customer should be treated this way. There biases are loud! read more

The location is quirky and cool, drinks are great but service is lacking. May be due to being somewhat new. Would be cool to rent for a private event. Just ask for validation on garage parking or you'll end up with a $40 charge at the end of the night on top of drinks and dinner. read more

Melancholy - Wine Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

The service is really nice. We like the bartender who works at the bar upstairs as she's very professional and nice. The cocktails are fun and sophisticated, but are priced fairly. The wine selection is also nice, and they are not stingy like some bars seem to be. I like the Coyote (very tequila forward) and Granny Panties (tastes like apple pie) and the Malbec on the menu. The decor and ambiance are both really great-- it's a more classy, mature environment and not so divey. It's a great spot for a date. read more

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Absolutely loved catching up with friend at Melancholy! Drinks were great and the bartenders were amazing! The decor was so cute and retro. It was not loud inside and quite packed. read more

Melancholy - Smoked trout... from the tin was so cute! - Wine Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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The employees are awful jerks. It's incredibly slow service. I've tried to like this bar because location and ambience. After trying it out multiple times and all staff being awful it's dead to me. read more

I am so sad we discovered this bar on our last day. The perfect hidden gem for cocktails. The list was divine but we only had time for one. We sat upstairs and they bring your cocktails to you. Our bartender was amazing and the vibes fit ours for the day. read more

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Delicious cocktails with a cozy ambiance for after-dinner drinks. Special shoutout to Cam for the excellent service. A perfect hidden gem!

Love the atmosphere and the bartender was great with a wine selection. The charcuterie plate was sad and disappointing. Served on what appeared to be an individual disposable cocktail/appetizer plate for $16...skip that. read more

So I actually have been dying to go to the spa and I'm truly believed that a bar is led by the customer service and the the interior of the business I believe that those things create an ambience, a unique experience, but overall the bar was gray, however, when I ordered a drink and asked it to be remade, the bartender immediately with an attitude responded that I would have to pay for the drink in order for them to remake it, which honestly was not an issue cause I could've given that drink to my friend, but it was the way that this Bartender just decided to be so passive aggressive immediately. It really set the tone for about 10 minutes until I decided I was just going to go outside and enjoy my drinks and use another bartender but definitely feel like she could've provided a better response and I would've been OK with it. read more

A cute eclectic menu, great atmosphere, and very sweet staff! My bartenders the last few times have just been a couple of young guys, but they are so professional and attentive. The drink menu is a little basic, but everything is executed beautifully. read more

I had 3 of their signature cocktails including Goat in the Garden. None disappointed. Not one. That happens very seldom for me in my travels. Randy was tending bar and really had the mixology details down that matter. His service was excellent. I love the quiet vibe. It will be at the top of my list when I return. Perfect for cocktails and wine. I highly recommend. read more

Incredible service, incredible wine selection, all their food pop ups are to die for. The owners and staff are so great at mingling with guests and activating spaces. Can't wait to see what else they do. Will be back soon! read more

Super cool place with great atmosphere. Their drinks are great and the happy hour is decently priced. Service was attentive and friendly!

Came here for their advertised wine, pastry and coffee event. Was incredibly disorganized and they were operating wine separate from the coffee and pastry. The coffee and pastry was horrendously overpriced at $12 for a very small cup of coffee and a single even smaller pastry. downstairs staff was nice, but upstairs staff for the event was rude and nether explained or listened. read more

I mean just "wow" would cut it!... Buuut yelp says I have to put more letters in here so here we are.... Service and ambiance were up to par with other reviews, I had 2 midnight sunshines, 1 miracle over the Mojave, and wistful thinking complements to Jillian the bartender, kind, courteous and knowledgeable on drinks. Would highly recommend. read more

Great atmosphere, great location, great drinks, great staff! Coming here is always a pleasure.

Love Melancholy. Been many many times. Went tonight and they're closed in solidarity with some protest. You're a cocktail bar. Be a cocktail bar. Your staff and drinks are awesome. Serve that experience. You don't need to serve some political stance. Find a different way to support the causes you believe in. read more

Melancholy is such a cute bar with great ambiance. The best part was my bartender Jill! She was so knowledgeable and kind! Jill made some amazing drinks and was so fun to talk with!! read more

Good drinks, fast service, really liked the atmosphere, however, limited seating which is disappointing.

Very cute bar with great mixed drinks and even better service! Tip- do NOT park in the garage just east of the bar- $15/ an hour for public parking and there was not a sign advertising the rates read more

We decided to try Melancholy because it was within walking distance of our hotel and the photos online looked nice. It was way better than the photos showed, but more than anything, Natalie was amazing. She is their sommelier and is a great asset. We had great wine, and then some amazing champagne that wasn't on the drink list yet. She was fun to talk with, super attentive (not just to us, to everyone), and clearly earned her Sommelier title. They are trying to bring in small batch makers of various wines and spirits and even after only being open for a month, they are picking up some great unique beverage options. We will be back. read more