Why KiKi

📍 Gay bars in Salt Lake City

6.8

Why KiKi in Salt Lake City stands out as a lively drag performance venue that blends entertainment with a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its high-energy shows, the venue features talented performers delivering choreographed acts that captivate audiences, making it a favorite for both first-timers and regulars. The food offerings—ranging from hearty burgers to creative sides like loaded fries—receive consistent praise for their quality and presentation, while the playful touches, like themed waffles, add a fun twist.

The staff’s enthusiasm and professionalism enhance the experience, though occasional inconsistencies in service or pricing policies may slightly detract from the overall smoothness. Whether for a group celebration or a solo visit, Why KiKi delivers a memorable night, particularly for those seeking drag culture and a night of laughter. Pre-gaming and securing a central seat ensures the best view of the performances, balancing cost with enjoyment.

Features and services of Why KiKi

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Quiz night

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Why KiKi is in position 17 out of 44 in gay bars in Salt Lake City

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

Why KiKi has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on over 854 reviews on Google

Mike

A group of 6 of us went for my sister's in laws Bday (Fri the 13th). 2 or our 6 had been to Drag shows before. The other 4 of us was our first time. It was fun and we laughed so hard!!! Very entertaining. Relax get involved and it'll be a blast. My wife got the bacon chicken ranch wrap w/sweet potato fries. It was big, good flavor and the fries were delicious 🤤 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!

Mike ☆ 4/5
Allisyn Thompson

We had so much fun coming here. The drag show was so much fun and honestly one of the best I have seen in Utah. I wasn't too thrilled with my drink but that was probably me ordering poorly. I had their Halloween fishbowl and it wasn't a good balance of flavor. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their drink though. The food was good and so cute. Overall I cant wait to be back but this time try a different drink.

Allisyn Thompson ☆ 4/5
Tehya toller

we came with a party of 15 for a birthday party, and let me tell you IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! the queens were absolutely beautiful and amazing and funny. it was such an enjoyable experience. the food wasn’t the best but not the worst, and the penis shaped waffles are so fun! 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!

Tehya toller ☆ 5/5
Mini M

The silent disco downstairs is definitely a fun spot to check out, and overall my first visit here was super enjoyable. The queens and kings put on an amazing show, the drinks are great, and the bartenders are awesome. The food is okay, but the performers absolutely make the night worth 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.

Mini M ☆ 3/5
Sav

Be prepared to spend around a hundred dollars. The show was so fun though and I will never regret suporting my local queens. Definitely recommend a seat in the middle as you can see the queens vogue and duck walk n such. Also pregame and eat beforehand if you want to save money. 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.

Sav ☆ 4/5
Gregory Galloway

My friends through had my birthday party here over the holidays and it was one for the books. Randy and his staff were Amazing! The taco bar was hit and so was the silent disco. Can't say enough about the service we received and all the staff we interacted with. All the guests after were raving about how fun it was and how clean it was for a bar..lol. 10/10 would celebrate here againm thanks for a great birthday 🎂

Gregory Galloway ☆ 5/5
Jessica Oliverson

We hosted a big birthday party at Why KiKi and it was fantastic! All the staff were super nice, we got a taco bar and the food was super fresh and clean with plenty of quality protein and toppings. They were so flexible with us and let us use the whole downstairs area with the silent disco and we even had our own DJ to request songs. We wanted to set up a bar tab limit and they kept us updated the whole night so we didn't go over. Bonus for us, we all got to go upstairs and see a fun drag show at the end of the night, too! I definitely recommend this place for a party, they have tons of areas to choose from and the food was really good!!

Jessica Oliverson ☆ 5/5
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Information about Why KiKi

Address

Why KiKi is located at 69 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States

Phone

The phone number of Why KiKi is +1 801-641-6115

Website

The website of Why KiKi is: whykikibar.com

Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 18:00–01:00
Friday: 17:00–02:00
Saturday: 17:00–02:00
Sunday: 11:00–16:00

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