Squatters Pub Brewery, opened in 1989, is one of Salt Lake City's original craft breweries, operating from a comfortable ground-floor pub space on 300 South just west of downtown. The beer selection covers a broad range of styles; the Emigration Amber is a reliable house standard. The pub food is well-regarded for the genre — burgers, sandwiches, and salads at fair prices.
The location is convenient for the surrounding entertainment district, and the pub regularly hosts live music on weekends. Squatters is owned by the same group as Wasatch Brewery, so you'll find both brands on tap.