Press
“Stepping into Melancholy feels like entering a living art piece—moody tones, lush greenery, antique treasures, and that “dark academia meets botanist’s lab” vibe instantly sets the mood. The bartenders are sharp and kind, the wine selection is global and natural, and the cocktails are creative without being pretentious. Intimate yet impressive, this woman‑led gem delivers top‑tier pours at reasonable prices.”
“Stories comprise the thematic backbone in Natalie Hamilton’s work pairing wine with books for Books Take Flight, the monthly book club hosted at Melancholy.”
Wine Fuels the Storytelling at Books Take Flight
By Kyle Forbush for SLUG
“At Melancholy, one of Salt Lake City's newest wine bars, patrons can enjoy their sips surrounded by antiques and junkyard discoveries that tell their own stories.”
Melancholy, new Salt Lake City wine bar, serves vintage charm
By Kim Bojórquez for Axios
“[Melancholy] feels like being in an old house: mirrors, greenery and antique artwork in gold frames fill the walls; a lot of the furniture is dark wood and navy blue upholstery. Don’t miss the antique postal boxes at the front of the main bar”