Eight Settlers Lounge opens downtown with a lodge-inspired social dining experience

The new location brings a completely different vibe with its lodge-inspired lounge and shareable plates

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:49pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a cocktail glass repeated in a grid pattern, conceptually representing the craft cocktails and social atmosphere of the new Eight Settlers Lounge location.The new downtown location of Eight Settlers Lounge brings a lodge-inspired social dining experience to Salt Lake City, with shareable plates and craft cocktails designed to encourage connection and relaxation.Salt Lake City Today

Eight Settlers Lounge, a popular restaurant and distillery in Salt Lake County, has opened a new downtown location. The new space features a lodge-inspired lounge across three floors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests to slow down, connect, and enjoy shareable plates and craft cocktails made with the distillery's own spirits.

Why it matters

The opening of Eight Settlers Lounge's downtown location adds a new dining and social experience to Salt Lake City's vibrant food and beverage scene, catering to those looking for a relaxed, communal atmosphere to enjoy creative cuisine and craft cocktails.

The details

The new downtown Eight Settlers Lounge features a lodge-inspired design with three floors of seating, encouraging guests to linger and connect over shareable plates and cocktails. The menu focuses on seafood, vegetarian, and savory meat dishes, as well as craft cocktails made with the distillery's own spirits from the original Cottonwood Heights location.

  • Eight Settlers Lounge officially opened its new downtown Salt Lake City location in April 2026.

The players

Katia Dugala

The owner of Eight Settlers Lounge.

Angelique Pereat

The executive chef at Eight Settlers Lounge.

Eight Settlers Distillery

The distillery that produces the spirits used in the craft cocktails at Eight Settlers Lounge.

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What they’re saying

“With its original location in Cottonwood Heights already being a fan favorite, the new downtown space brings a completely different vibe.”

— Katia Dugala, Owner

“The menu focuses on shareable plates designed to bring people together. With options from seafood and vegetarian dishes to savory meats.”

— Angelique Pereat, Executive Chef

What’s next

Eight Settlers Lounge plans to continue expanding its reach and offerings, with potential future locations or menu updates to be announced.

The takeaway

The opening of Eight Settlers Lounge's new downtown location in Salt Lake City provides a unique social dining experience, blending a cozy lodge-inspired atmosphere with a menu of shareable plates and craft cocktails made in-house, appealing to those seeking a relaxed and communal setting to enjoy creative cuisine and drinks.