Awards, Press & Recognition

#1 New Bar

Salt Lake Magazine
Best of the Beehive: Drinks

Voted #1 New Bar in Salt Lake Magazine's Best of the Beehive: Drinks, recognizing Repeal's contribution to Salt Lake City's dining, cocktail, and nightlife scene.

Top 5 Best New Bar

City Weekly

Recognized by City Weekly readers as one of Salt Lake City's Top 5 New Bars.

Best Jazz Bar

Gastronomic SLC

Named Salt Lake City's Best Jazz Bar for combining exceptional live jazz, craft cocktails, elevated dining, and an intimate speakeasy atmosphere.

Condé Nast Traveler

Featured as a recommended Salt Lake City dining destination, highlighting Repeal's live music, inventive cocktails, and elevated cuisine.

ABC 4 News

Things To Do In Utah

A new home for jazz and dining is opening in downtown Salt Lake City

Utah Stories

Award-winning food writer Ted Scheffler praised Repeal's live jazz program, whiskey collection, cocktail program, and the culinary creativity of Executive Chef Joey Ferran.

Salt Lake Magazine

Featured for its unique hospitality concept, culinary program, and contribution to Salt Lake City's growing dining and nightlife scene.

Salt Lake Tribune

Recognized as one of downtown Salt Lake City's notable destinations for live jazz, cocktails, and dining.

Axios Salt Lake City

Highlighted as a significant addition to downtown Salt Lake City's food, beverage, and entertainment landscape.

FOX 13 – The PLACE (Darienne DeBrule)
Featured on FOX 13's The PLACE in June 2025, highlighting Repeal's live jazz program, craft cocktails, elevated dining, and downtown Salt Lake City speakeasy experience.

KSL 5 – Deja Brown
Featured on KSL 5 with Deja Brown in October 2025, showcasing Repeal's live jazz, culinary program, cocktail experience, and downtown Salt Lake City atmosphere.

KUTV 2 – Taste Utah
Featured on Taste Utah in June 2026, highlighting Repeal's live jazz, elevated dining, craft cocktail program, and downtown Salt Lake City experience.

Visit Salt Lake

Included among notable dining experiences that define Salt Lake City's evolving food and nightlife culture.

Visit Utah

Short List: Local Salt Lake City Nightlife Picks

"Best Jazz Bar"

— Gastronomic SLC

"Repeal is a speakeasy restaurant with live music, inventive cocktails, and farm-fresh dishes."

— Condé Nast Traveler

"Live jazz anchors the experience, paired with an elevated, shareable menu designed to unfold throughout the evening."

— Salt Lake Magazine

Located beneath the historic Walker Center in downtown Salt Lake City, Repeal is a 21+ restaurant, cocktail bar, and live jazz speakeasy serving lunch Tuesday through Friday and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Known for from-scratch cuisine, signature cocktails, rare whiskey, and nightly live jazz, Repeal has earned recognition from national publications, local media, and industry awards while becoming Utah's Home for Live Jazz.