Christmas Dinner in Salt Lake City
Planning your Christmas in Salt Lake City this year? Make your Christmas dinner reservations at Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club to experience global flavors and specialty drinks that capture the spirit of the holiday season.
Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, you can enjoy the ambiance of this iconic city, while soaking in the beauty of the canyons to the north and the magical nightlife scene during the holidays.
Every year, Flanker transforms into a holidayscape that’s vibrant and buzzing with life. Bringing a social scene that’s perfect for families and group outings, there’s plenty to enjoy while you’re here.
Does Flanker Offer a Special Holiday or Christmas Menu?
The holidays are a special time of year here at Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club, and every year, our Christmas parlor pop-up bar kicks off the festivities in the right direction. You’ll find seasonal specialty drinks that are served alongside our breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu.
Our Christmas pop-up also features a specialty holiday menu, including make-your-own s’mores, small bites, all-American sliders, and our charcuterie board spread — all of which are inspired by flavors of the season. Our Little Nero’s Pizza, hot pigs in a blanket, and jumbo holiday wings have also been a popular hit.
While our holiday menu is well worth the experience, it’s our specialty signature cocktails that take the cake year after year. Inspired by the season and popular holiday stories and movies, you can enjoy global flavors that conjure up the holiday spirit.
Some of our themed signature cocktails included:
- Flanker’s Egg Snow: Jefferson’s Reserve bourbon, Grand Marnier, Madeira 5-year, and Flanker’s eggnog
- Clark’s Holiday Shenanigans: Plantation 5 Year, Curacao, egg nog, maple syrup
- Santa Colada: Bacardi Rum, Malibu Black, Blue Curacao, pineapple, coconut cream
- The Grinch: Wahaka Mezcal, Plantation Pineapple Rum, lime juice, ginger beer, allspice bitters
- Reindeer Rumble: Patron Silver tequila, Bacardi, Dragonfly rum, liqueur, cranberry juice, Fever-Tree ginger beer, lime juice, and cardamom
You can learn more about our holiday festivities with our feature in Salt Lake Magazine.
What Makes Flanker a Standout Choice for Christmas Dinner in Salt Lake City?
Our Christmas parlor pop-up has been a hit year after year and it’s thanks to the unique ambiance we’ve created that channels the spirit of the holidays. You can also grab cocktails at our Hidden Boot Saloon, where you can enjoy a more intimate dining experience in our hidden speakeasy style room.
When you step into our dining hall during the holidays, you’ll be greeted with a dining space that feels straight out of a Hallmark movie. Make your way into our Christmas parlor to find bar chairs adorned with holiday decorations, along with tinsel and Christmas wreaths lining the bar and dining area.
There are also decorative touches like life-size nutcrackers, holiday wreaths, ornaments, and twinkling Christmas lights that turn the space into a warm and cozy atmosphere, perfect for families, friends, and groups that are looking to get together during the holiday season.
Related: Holiday Things To Do in Salt Lake City.
Enjoy Seasonal Specialty Drinks
Throughout the year, our experienced mixologists whip up flavors and craft drinks that ignite all your senses. Our holiday beverage menu is the brainchild of Carver Roads Beverage and Hospitality Culture’s Vice President and Master Mixologist, Francesco Lafranconi. He shares with Salt Lake City Magazine, “Finding drinks that are only available for a certain time of year allows our guests to appreciate the moment.”
During the holidays, seasonal flavors like sage, cranberry, cardamom, and ginger take the show. Experience these incredible flavors first hand when you plan your outing or Salt Lake City Christmas dinner here at Flanker.
Is Flanker Family-Friendly or Good for Groups During the Holidays?
Flanker in Salt Lake City has a really vibrant and elevated atmosphere designed specifically for adults. The venue is 21+, making it the perfect venue if you’re looking to host a Christmas dinner party with friends, family, or coworkers.
Although our venue is designed to be a high energy environment for sports lovers, and those looking to kick back and enjoy a lively yet elevated outing, we’re also a top option for groups planning bachelor or bachelorette parties, birthday parties, and other special outings.
Our venue features audio, visual, and technology equipment, designed to elevate your experience, making it a perfect destination for your holiday dinner plans with groups and family members.
Private Events at Flanker in Salt Lake City
While our main dining hall is available to groups of all sizes, one of the best ways to enjoy your experience with your large group is by reserving space for your private event.
Private events are one of the best ways to enjoy a Christmas dinner in Salt Lake City, without having to worry about the stress or mess of planning and executing your holiday dinner party.
Karaoke and private rooms are also available when you call and speak with our events planning team.
Do Guests Need To Make Reservations for Christmas Dinner at Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club?
While you do not need to make a reservation to be seated at Flanker, it’s highly recommended that you do so to avoid long wait times and to ensure your party can be seated together. Making a reservation is straightforward: visit us online or give us a call at (801) 683-7070 (link to phone number) to get your reservation started.
If you are planning on experiencing Karaoke rooms, bowling lanes, or sports simulators, reservations are highly recommended as these are popular amongst guests and may have long wait times without a reservation.
What Kind of Holiday Ambiance or Experience Can Diners Expect at Flanker?
We take pride in doing a really great job channeling nostalgia during the holiday season. You’ll see this in the thoughtfully designed interior decor in the Christmas parlor pop-up, and through the specialty cocktails available during the holiday season.
Although this venue is designed specifically for adults 21 and over, you still get a really strong sense of family and community when you pop in during happy hour, for a night cap, or during dinner.
It’s this sense of community, holiday nostalgia, and Christmas magic that allows Flanker to come alive as one of the best venues for Christmas dinner in Salt Lake City.