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Area 51

451 S 400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: (801) 534-0819

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Area 51

What Users are Saying:

  • Crowded
  • Trendy
  • Good dancing
  • Good social scene
  • Good happy hour
5 Star Rating
 
(23 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(7 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(4 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(8 reviews)

User Reviews for Area 51

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/10/2008 Posted by LidiaGuise

So I have never done this before so bear with me k... I'm new to the Wyoming area and wanted to check out the gay club scene. Only problem was we had 2 girls that are not 21 yet, so we decided to go to area 51 since that was the only place anyone knew where to go. The first time we went was on a saturday night, not gay night at all but I have to say it was fun... The music was a good mixture of some older music mixed with todays. Different... Then we tried Friday night cause that was suppose to be gay night. Well it wasn't but still we had some fun. The music was of the now hip hop stuff and I have to say I enjoyed myself. To much of the smokey stuff on the floor though. Even though I couldn't get my drink on I still had fun, not as much as the gay clubs in Cali but I had fun... The younger crowd out here gots some moves ( : So needless to say if your under 21 and want to dance your butts off this is the club to be... those of you that are 21+ , or looking for the gay scene, this is not the place.

Pros: a good place for the youngsters to hang out and dance

Cons: not a gay club, not for 21+

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/16/2008 Posted by syntera

u just went to area last night i had so much fun most the people were mostly up stairs. the cages were hot. there were so many hot chicks every where on the dance floor they guys were awsom all them were willaming to dance omg i loved it

Pros: dance floor is big

Cons: parking was kinda full by 11

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/14/2008 Posted by Jade66

ok so it depends on who you are to go there. first off, each night is diffrent i have gone many times it depends on what music you enjoy 80's go wednesday and thursday friday and saturday little techno little rock so try diffrent nights diffrent people go diffrent nights. the staff they don't get paid to be nice to you they get paid to make sure you don't get hurt or someone gets out of controle! fetishball night is the last saturday of every month you get scared easy then don't go! they do have fun stuff PIRATE parties and more and go with people you feel comfortabl with it makes a huge diffrence. SO DON'T KNOCK IT BEFORE YOU TRY IT!

Pros: lot's of friendly people

Cons: na

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/07/2008 Posted by Morgan22

Ok so at First when you walk in at 9 its more gothic. But then you just gotta have a good attitude about it bring lots of friends and at 10 11 it starts to be more Gernerational music, the people who are giving bad reviews must not have friends because i am a girl went up with 2 other girls and 4 guys. JUST ALL FRIENDS! We had a blast and plan on going today and this sat. So I think it was great. Love the outdoor and indoor smoking. Staff could lighten up. thats all.

Pros: Lots of room to dance!

Cons: More variety of people

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

01/31/2008 Posted by iluvnightlife

This place was lame. Rude staff, horrible music, I could have sworn they were all just excluded me because I didnt wear all black and paint my nails black! I want my friday night and 5 dollars back!

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

01/30/2008 Posted by FlaKmunKy

So me and a few friends were bored on a saturday night so we went to Area 51 on thier "F3tish Night" that they hold. First off, there was like no one there and we arrived at 11, service sucked, building looked like it was ready to fall down. The music sucked hardcore style. I swear the DJ went in the booth and set the genre to "Eurotrash" or something. It bugged me that I paid to get in. You HAVE to be like, drunk or something to really have a good time there. Overall, Area 51 is not a classy club and it definitly SHOWS!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/12/2007 Posted by crazzycrimefighter

I just barely turned 18 and i got a kid and needed sometime to my self so i asked my mom to baby sit on friday cuz 2 of my friends invited me to area 51 so i went not only was it my first time clubing but it was theirs to we had a blast that place is great i love to dance there. there is a variety of people and some very cute ones oooo haha but i have gone there 2 other times 3 fridays in a row and im going again this friday im excited but this time im going with a guy haha

Pros: dancing ppl music price pretty much everything

Cons: parking

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/16/2007 Posted by scurveybeerpirate

The drinks are AWESOME! The staff of bartenders are friendly and proffesional. They know what they are doing and will take good care of you as long as you take care of them. TIP!!! They always appreciate it and you will get your money's worth. Some things could use improvement. Most of the security staff is good but could be better. Just watch out for perv's, girls I think your on your own there. If you want to go out and dance and party this is a good place to go as long as you know what your getting yourself into.

Pros: a wide variety of amazing drinks

Cons: the security staff

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

06/29/2007 Posted by laura_13

I used to have a lot of fun at area 51...but tonight i was harrassed. Their staff was rude and yelled at me for having drank before I showed up. (Who doesn't drink before a night of clubbing ???) I was upset but continued to the entrance, where there is usually a long line. Instead, there was NO LINE, and no one inside but a few high school kids. My friend (who is obviously over 18) was not let inside, and I reluctantly paid $5 to get in. Once inside, it was so dead, and I was so upset about being harassed that my night was already ruined. I left soon after and their staff followed me out. What I thought would be a night of fun turned out to be a nightmare. I DO NOT reccommed this place.

Pros: Used to be a cool place

Cons: Rude staff, now lame

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

05/25/2007 Posted by darthtrabia

Don't even think about going to this place. Gothics, Scene Kids, and Young-uns. Bad Combination. Go here if you sincerly want to be a.) sacrificed b.) arrested c.) wanna let out some emo tears. Bartenders look like some bad extras out of a low budget horror film. Area 51 makes me want to hurl, nuff said

Pros: None that I can say personally

Cons: Everything

Editor's Review

Formerly a goth haven, this club spins a typical mix of dance music from the '80s to today.  See the full editorial review.

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Bar/Club Information

Admission

  • $5

Smoking

  • Yes

Atmospheres

  • Smoking Permitted
  • DJ - Techno
  • 18 & Over
  • Clubs
  • DJ - Rock
  • Bars
  • Gay & Lesbian
  • Outdoor Seating
  • DJ - House
  • DJ

Parking

  • Street

Live Music

  • Yes

Hours

  • Tue-Sat 9pm-2am

Minimum Age

  • 18

Payment Types

  • Cash

Music Types

  • Electronica
  • Techno & Industrial

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