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Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social - knock off burger
Punch Bowl Social – knock off burger

The basics

Punch Bowl Social is a restaurant/bar/entertainment facility opening on September 21st in The Gateway in downtown SLC. The business is part of a national chain that focuses on craft beer and cocktails, elevated diner food and fun gaming activities.

Need to know

Punch Bowl Social offers a mix of food, drinks and fun. Some of the standout points about this SLC business include:

  • Punch Bowl Social has an award-winning craft cocktail program and a from-scratch culinary program. These guys mean business when it comes to the food and drink.
  • The Salt Lake City location has a variety of games and activities – from ping-pong, mini-bowling, darts, private karaoke, arcade games, board games and more!
  • The name Punch Bowl Social comes from old fashioned parties called punch bowl socials where people would gather 'round a punch bowl and socialize, dance and play games.
  • Punch Bowl is known for their “shareables” – plates that can be passed around the table and shared between everyone. Our Chicken 'N Waffles are also famous (made with a chipotle citrus maple syrup).
    Prices for food range from $7.00 – $18.50
  • There are a wide range of drinks from craft cocktails to freshly-squeezed juices to mocktails and house-made sodas – so no one will feel left out when it comes to beverages
  • There is no cover charge at Punch Bowl Social but several games do have a pay per play price
Punch Bowl Social - interior
Punch Bowl Social – interior

Opening hours:

Monday – Thurs 4pm – midnight
Friday 4pm – 1am
Saturday 10am – 1am
Sunday 10am – midnight

Starting October 14th 2019 Punch Bowl SLC will be open for lunch from 11 a.m. Monday – Friday. See our preview of the opening here.

Other details

Menu: see here
Cuisine: Elevated pub grub
Alcohol: Full bar, 21+
Vibe: Fun, trendy
Cost: Moderate
Seating: Tables, high tops, private rooms, counter
Parking: On site at The Gateway

From our news archives…

The following list of articles are all the times we’ve mentioned Punch Bowl Social here on Gastronomic Salt Lake City.

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Black owned restaurants With the nation grappling to understand and react to the horrific events of late, many have wanted to show their support in any way they can. One …

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February 11, 2020February 4, 2020 by Stuart Melling
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January 31, 2020January 28, 2020 by Stuart Melling
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December 29, 2019 by Stuart Melling
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Wait. Hold up. Stop the press. You thought you were done with all the roundups, best of lists and year end wrap ups. You were wrong. So very wrong. Before …

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November 1, 2019 by Stuart Melling

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September 29, 2021October 26, 2019 by Stuart Melling

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Spooky food and drink specials plus other not to miss menu updates

October 17, 2019October 16, 2019 by Stuart Melling

Halloween food and drink Looking for some grown up fun, frights and, um frolics, this Halloween? Check out the following Halloween-themed specials at local bars and restaurants this month. Witches, …

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October 10, 2019 by Stuart Melling
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Get ready for Salt Lake City’s next hot spot

September 19, 2019September 18, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Punch Bowl Social giveaway header image2

And while you’re at it…how about entering to win a pair of tickets to the grand opening on Saturday night too? We’ve got three pairs of tickets to give away …

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Free food samples, DABC news, unmissable grand openings, closures, and more

September 1, 2019September 1, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Punch Bowl Social - burger (Punch Bowl Social)

DABC News No major shocks or surprises at the August meeting, which moved along at a fairly brisk and busy pace. A few notable things to keep an eye on: …

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Wrapping up June’s food news, DABC updates and more

July 1, 2019 by Stuart Melling
The Old Goat - Borderline Pigs in a Blanket (The Old Goat)

DABC news Despite a relatively long meeting (clocking in at over two hours), there weren’t any huge shocks or stories to report from the June meeting. The monthly meetup mainly …

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New restaurants around SLC you won’t want to miss

July 16, 2019June 16, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Sheng jian header image2

Baek Ri Hyang We might be five or more years behind the curve, but Korean food is finally starting to heat up in SLC. If bibimbap and banchan are your …

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Liquor law loopholes, restaurant closures, award winners and much more

June 2, 2019 by Stuart Melling
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DABC news Making the headlines across the land this month was Social Axe’s return to the commission, seeking to secure a recreational beer license for their axe throwing business. You …

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It’s A Wrap April: DABC Updates, Mother’s Day

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DABC Licenses Enough ink has been spilled as a result of the April DABC meeting that you’d think the apocalypse was upon us; some might say it is of course, …

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It’s A Wrap – February 2019

February 28, 2019 by Stuart Melling
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