

Urban come as you are beach bar. Tropical custom cocktails, Fishbowl. Chicks & Dick (penis/Vagina Shaped Waffles). Fun atmosphere & welcoming safe space for EVERYONE. Casual & late night dining. Full bar. Patio. Stage. Dancing & SILENT DISCO Tickets for Events: Whykiki.Ticketleap com Thurs: 8pm Lip Sync Battles, Drag Show; Karaoke, 11 pm Drag Show. Silent Disco 9 pm-2 am Fri: Comedy Show 7pm, Silent Disco 9 pm-2 am, Specialty Drag/Variety Show 10 pm & midnight Sat: Seated Themed Drag Dinner Show 8pm. Silent Disco 9 pm-2am, Themed Drag Show 11 pm SILENT DISCO/DANCING, EVERY THURS, FRI & SAT 9pm- 2 am, 2 Dance Floor, 3 DJs Sunday: Drag Brunch Noon. Sunday Funday! Games, Paint Night,Comedy Show 7pm. Karaoke 9 pm. Camp Drag Show 11 pm
Address and Contact Information
Address: 69 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: (801) 641-6115
Website: http://www.whykikibar.com/
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Reviews
I got the hamburger, built it how I wanted it, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup and a lil mayo.
I got s.p. fries as well, basic burger BUT so good!!
My one sister in law got the loaded fries with crispy chicken. It was really really good.
They gave my sis in law a special birthday cake with ice cream.
The 2 MC queens were hilarious. All the performances were extremely impressive, fun and well chorographed. The host at the door and all the servers were joyful, entertaining and you could tell they all love their jobs!
my only complaint would be that our server was very unkind — but the rest of the staff was incredible. it was a packed full house and everyone killed it! if you’re thinking of coming, just do it!
My second visit, for my birthday, was unfortunately affected by the manager’s attitude. I had reserved four tables, fully aware they were non-refundable. When we checked in, the manager immediately made a big deal about how my entire party had to show up so unused tables could be flipped for more income. Some of my guests were stuck in traffic and a few canceled last minute, so I gave up one table without asking for a refund— I understood the policy. When I did, the manager rolled his eyes, sighed, and threw his hands up as if he had “called it,” which felt really dismissive and unprofessional.
They flipped the table just fine, but the way it was handled left a bad taste in my mouth. I understand wanting to maximize revenue and keep the show running smoothly, but the attitude felt unnecessary. The performers and bar staff are fantastic, though, and the show itself is definitely worth seeing. I just hope the customer experience at check-in improves going forward.
Edit: recently just wanted to come into the bar to get a drink because I find the vibes of this place very nice and have been here twice for the drag show. Plus my friend is a bartender here. But the cover charge just to get in was $20 dollars, and $25 for venmo?? I’m not paying $50 dollars for my partner and I just to get into a bar. Maybe the security person outside was confused and thought I wanted to see the midnight show or something. Cause I’ll gladly pay that for a show, but not to just get in. No ma’am.
Because we’re gay, we intentionally looked for LGBTQ+-identified bars and clubs and decided to visit Why Kiki. I want to be very clear upfront: this review is *not* a criticism of straight patrons being present in the space. LGBTQ+ venues can and should be welcoming to everyone. The issue is about how a space is branded and whether it actually feels safe and affirming for the community it claims to center.
The $25 per person cover charge felt quite high, especially for Salt Lake City. I live in San Francisco, and we don’t typically pay that much. Once inside, the crowd was predominantly straight and college-aged, and as a result, the space did not feel like an LGBTQ+-centered environment.
What made this more uncomfortable was an interaction with staff regarding coat check. When we asked where we could store our jackets, we were told there was no more room. A few minutes later, when we returned to the same area, we saw other guests having their jackets and scarves hung on the racks. When I asked again, I was given the same response. Given the context, this inconsistency felt unsettling.
Overall, this experience echoes what many other reviewers have shared. A venue can host drag performers and still fall short of being a genuinely safe or affirming space for LGBTQ+ people. If a business markets itself as a gay bar or LGBTQ+ space, it carries a responsibility to ensure that LGBTQ+ patrons actually feel welcome, safe, and treated equitably.
I truly hope the staff receive additional training around consistency, inclusion, and hospitality. Unfortunately, this experience was disappointing, and I won’t be returning.