Entry No. 28 — the Salt Lake City file — filed under: midnight movie
Brewvies Cinema Pub
A 21-and-over movie house in the Ballpark neighborhood where you rack up a free game of pool before showtime, then watch a first-run release or a themed 'Film Buff Night' or 'Salt Lake Movie Massacre' pick with a pint in the cupholder instead of a soda.
The story
In a city bounded by strict liquor codes and family-oriented megaplexes, Brewvies has operated on a wonderfully simple counter-premise since the 1990s: film viewing belongs in a proper pub. Located at 677 South 200 West on the edge of the Ballpark district, this strict 21-and-over cinema replaces standard fountain-drink cupholders with places to rest fresh pints of craft beer right beside your theater seat.
It functions as equal parts neighborhood watering hole and local micro-cinémathèque. Alongside standard first-run Hollywood releases, the screen regularly surrenders to specialized cult programming—from free 'Film Buff Night' community screenings to the local gore-and-sleaze tradition 'Salt Lake Movie Massacre'. When independent houses across the country were forced into digital conversion mandates in 2013, the local crowd rallied to help fund the $70,000 tech upgrade, ensuring the neon stayed lit.
What it's like
Step past the entrance and you’re in a full pub lobby long before you hear any film audio. Have your ID checked at the door—they don't bend the 21+ rule for anyone—and rack up a game of pool on the bar tables while waiting for your showtime. Inside the auditorium, standard movie seating is modified for full drink service. The move is booking a weeknight late show, taking a fresh pitcher into the dark, and keeping your tab open for a post-credits game of billiards.
The move: Catch a late showtime on a weeknight, split a pitcher over the movie, then stick around after for a game of pool at the bar once the credits roll.
- 📍 Ballpark/Granary District, Salt Lake City
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Outdoors
Where: 677 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Red Flower Studios (SLC) — Work near a 2,000-degree glass furnace just three blocks away before cooling off with a pint and a late show.
- The Rest (beneath Bodega) — Grab dinner and pre-show cocktails in a subterranean speakeasy reached through a hot-dog shop down 300 South.
- Sayonara — Start with Japanese small plates under Tokyo neon signs downtown before heading south to settled into a theater seat with a pitcher.
Good to know
Is Brewvies strictly 21-and-over?
Yes. Because alcohol is served directly to theater seats throughout the building, absolute 21+ entry is enforced at all times. Bring valid government ID.
What kind of films do they screen?
The schedule rotates between current first-run releases, free community 'Film Buff' classic nights, and late-night cult genre features like 'Salt Lake Movie Massacre'.
Can you play pool without seeing a movie?
Yes, the pub area and pool tables in the front operate as a neighborhood bar setup where you can hang out even if you aren't catching a screening.
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Further reading: Official site · dailyutahchronicle.com · Reddit
last checked: 2026-07-20