Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Bayou
Salt Lake City, UT
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-04 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
A self-proclaimed Utah beer heavyweight, The Bayou brings a 36-tap draft system and a bottle list in the hundreds, plus a cocktail menu rooted in New Orleans classics. The Sazerac, OG and Vieux Carre deliver proper bitters-and-absinthe form. Non-alcoholic drinkers get their own thoughtful section with mocktails and NA beers. Wine exists, but it's not the draw.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Sazerac, OG for a textbook New Orleans pour, or the Vieux Carre for a rye-and-Cognac blend. For beer, the 3 Fonteinen Hommage lambic shows off the range. If skipping alcohol, the Virgin Hurricane mirrors the house syrup approach.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will find an unusually large selection with rare lambics and local taps. Cocktail fans can explore classic and modern styles. Groups with non-drinkers will appreciate the dedicated mocktail and NA beer section.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $8 to $16, with spirit-forward options like the High West Lemonade at $16. Beer prices start at $6 for many bottles, with rare lambics up to $73. Wines by the glass are $8 to $9; bottles range $10 to $45.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Bayou stakes its claim as Utah's largest beer bar, with a draft system and a bottle list in the hundreds navigable through a dedicated app. It pairs that with a cocktail program that leans on New Orleans heritage and house-made syrups, plus a non-alcoholic menu with mocktails and NA beers.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans New Orleans classics and modern styles, using house-made syrups and a range of spirits. Named pours include the Sazerac, OG, Vieux Carre, and Hurricane, with prices from $8 to $16.
Menu strengths
- — Classic New Orleans cocktails like Sazerac and Vieux Carre anchor the menu.
Standout selections
- — Sazerac, OG — 10 — Cognac, Absinthe, simple syrup, dash of Peychaud's bitters, lemon twist.
Pricing: $8-$16
Wine
A small wine list offers a few by-the-glass options and a handful of bottles. Acrobat Pinot Grigio, Whispering Angel Rose, and Bartenura Moscato cover the by-the-glass side; Morgan Pinot Noir is a bottle option.
Menu strengths
- — Both by-the-glass and bottle formats are available.; Whispering Angel Rose is a known Provence rosé.
Standout selections
- — Acrobat Pinot Grigio — 8 — Wine by the glass.
Pricing: $8-$9 by glass, $10-$45 by bottle
Beer
Claiming to be Utah's largest beer bar, The Bayou runs a 36-tap draft system and a bottle list in the hundreds, accessible via a dedicated app. Styles range from lambics to stouts, including local microbrews and non-alcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — Draft system with 36 taps and an extensive bottle selection.
- — Beer list includes rare lambics like 3 Fonteinen Hommage.
- — Named Best Beer Selection by City Weekly from 2003 to 2025.
Standout selections
- — 3 Fonteinen Hommage; Ayinger Celebrator; 2 Row Breakfast Stout
Pricing: $6-$73
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic offerings include mocktails and NA beers, with a Virgin Hurricane, NA Moscow Mule, and Athletic Brewing Free Wave Hazy IPA. A reviewer appreciated the mocktail section as a bonus.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail and NA beer section.; House-made syrups used in the Virgin Hurricane.
Standout selections
- — Virgin Hurricane; Athletic Brewing Free Wave Hazy IPA
Pricing: $3-$7
Spirits
Spirits are showcased through cocktails rather than a standalone menu, with a smoky cocktail section featuring mezcal and High West Campfire.
Menu strengths
- — Range of spirits from High West Rendezvous to Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum.
- — Smoky cocktail section highlights mezcal and High West Campfire.
Standout selections
- — High West Lemonade — 16 — High West Rendezvous, house lemonade, fresh mint.
Pricing: $10-$16 for spirit-forward cocktails
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Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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