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Salt Lake City · People's Freeway

Engine Room

A People's Freeway hangout where bold flavors meet ice-cold drafts

AmericanLate night
Engine Room

What to know

Born from a love of good drinks and uncomplicated food, Engine Room opened to give People's Freeway a neighborhood spot focused on quality pours and bold flavors. The concept is simple: craft cocktails mixed to order, rotating drafts served ice cold, and a menu of scratch-made dishes that pair perfectly with a bar-centered night. It matters because it fills a local need — a comfortable place where friends can gather for standout drinks and reliably delicious food without pretense.

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