Salt Lake City — Step into a space where moody sophistication meets artistic flair—Melancholy Wine & Cocktail Lounge is the newest addition to Post District in downtown Salt Lake City, offering a wholly unique take on the classic wine bar. From the powerhouse women-led team behind former Gallivan Avenue watering hole Good Grammar and the new coffee/bar fusion establishment Coterie, co-owners Fallan Keyser and Shaleen Bishop are bringing a fresh vision to the city’s dining and drinking scene.
Melancholy delivers a boldly curated menu guided by the inventive tastes of Bar Manager Morgan Michel (Good Grammar) and Sommelier Natalie Hamilton (The Lodge at Blue Sky). Michel’s cocktail creations include standouts like the “Dirty Work,” a punchy mix of locally-distilled Water Pocket gin and house-pickled peppers, and “Granny Panties” featuring a housemade green apple-and-fennel oleo, Brennivin, and Cocchi Americano. Hamilton’s wine list goes global, spotlighting biodynamic picks that showcase pure, unfiltered character from regions around the world. Pair-worthy food offerings include snackable bites that will rotate seasonally.
Styled with treasured antiques and lush greenery accents, the cozy lounge provides two-stories and 1,000 square feet of indoor seating, with a bar on both the upper- and lower-levels, as well as a stellar all-seasons patio in the works and set to open in the coming months. The experiential drinkery will offer a host of community-focused events, such as art shows, book clubs, and live music, starting this fall.
Melancholy Wine & Cocktail Lounge will officially open doors on Friday, November 8th.
www.melancholyslc.com | @melancholyslc
556 S. Gale Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Sunday - Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | Friday & Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
COMING SOON TO POST DISTRICT Having officially completed construction earlier this year, Post District is quickly becoming a one-stop hub for dynamic dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. Designed to bring fresh energy to the downtown scene, this mixed-use district artfully blends historic architecture with modern aesthetics, creating a lively backdrop for community connection. In the coming months, Post District will welcome several exciting additions, further establishing itself as the city’s must-visit culinary and cultural epicenter. New to the neighborhood:
- Dangerous Pretzel // Set to open later this year, Dangerous Pretzel will serve up hand-rolled pretzels with unique, house-made dips, plus a lineup of locally-inspired brews, in a fast-casual format.
- Sunday’s Best & Sunday School // A dynamic duo opening early next year, Sunday’s Best brings elevated, seasonal brunch dishes to Salt Lake, while Sunday School offers an intimate, speakeasy-style cocktail lounge, perfect for rounding out the weekend.
- Mensho Ramen // Hailing from Tokyo, Mensho will brings its award-winning, ramen-focused experience to Post District in early 2025, showcasing rich, authentic broths and premium, locally-sourced ingredients