Want to know a secret? There’s a hidden speakeasy in Salt Lake City. It’s called The Rest…and by all accounts, it’s pretty amazing. Read on to find out more.
The Bodega, at 331 S. Main Street in Salt Lake City, looks pretty unassuming.
Spencer R./Yelp In fact, you may have visited it for lunch (it has great food!) and not even had a clue about what’s in the basement. That’s exactly the point.
First, make a reservation.
Oscar A/Yelp The hidden speakeasy in the basement is called The Rest, and while they will seat you if there’s room, reservations are strongly recommended. Visit the website to make yours. When you arrive, talk to the person behind that counter at Bodega, and you’ll be directed to a secret door that leads downstairs to The Rest.
The Rest is eclectic and cozy. Check out these photos to get a closer look.
Janean P/Yelp
The Rest Aric Mussman/Facebook
The Rest Aric Mussman/Facebook
The Rest Aric Mussman/Facebook
Spencer R./Yelp
The Rest doesn’t play loud, annoying music. Instead, it offers up vintage vinyl, played at a volume that allows you to actually hear your dining companions.
Fletch D/Yelp Lionel Richie! Look at that mustache 🙂
The food is not your run-of-the-mill bar fare - it’s definitely unique. When you order the Beer Can Chicken, it comes with what’s left of the beer can.
James H./Yelp
The duck nuggets are another specialty and The Rest is one of the few places in Utah that offers absinthe.
Julie V./Yelp
Beignets for dessert!
Oscar A./yelp Seriously…leave room for these little powder-sugar-dusted gems. They’re the house specialty.
People hate them on Yelp? A blatant lie…Yelp reviewers give The Rest a solid four stars, with about 150 reviews. Sure, it’s not for everyone, but most seem to like it.
Tony L./Yelp The Rest is open from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday. They’re closed on Sunday and Monday. Guests must be 21, and “nicest” dress is encouraged.
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Spencer R./Yelp
In fact, you may have visited it for lunch (it has great food!) and not even had a clue about what’s in the basement. That’s exactly the point.
Oscar A/Yelp
The hidden speakeasy in the basement is called The Rest, and while they will seat you if there’s room, reservations are strongly recommended. Visit the website to make yours. When you arrive, talk to the person behind that counter at Bodega, and you’ll be directed to a secret door that leads downstairs to The Rest.
Janean P/Yelp
The Rest Aric Mussman/Facebook
Fletch D/Yelp
Lionel Richie! Look at that mustache 🙂
James H./Yelp
Julie V./Yelp
Oscar A./yelp
Seriously…leave room for these little powder-sugar-dusted gems. They’re the house specialty.
Tony L./Yelp
The Rest is open from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday. They’re closed on Sunday and Monday. Guests must be 21, and “nicest” dress is encouraged.
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