Shades Brewing

A Salt Lake City craft brewery positioning itself as the city's premier soccer watch party destination. Hosts official Real Salt Lake watch parties with game-day specials including $5 pizza slices and $3 local craft beers. Located on the 300 West bike path with a dog-friendly patio, plenty of seating, and big screens for an immersive match-day experience. House favorites include Fabulous Pilsner, Gold Rush IPA, Foggy Goggle Amber Lager, and Craven's Perch Porter. All fans welcome for a lively supporter atmosphere with raffles and giveaways.

Salt Lake City

About

Shades Brewing began in a 500-square-foot garage in Park City, where founders Trent Fargher and Alexandra Ortiz brewed nights and weekends, powered by what they describe as "grit and curiosity." In 2015, they moved to a former meat-packing plant at 1388 S 300 West in Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood, building out a full brewpub despite spartan initial conditions. The bet paid off: Shades has since won medals at the Great American Beer Festival (golds for Kveik #1 Golden Sour and Thai Tom Kha Sour), the World Beer Cup, and the International Beer Awards, and earned Best of Utah and Best of Salt Lake designations. Their rotating tap list spans crisp lagers, hop-forward IPAs, and the signature fruited sours that put them on the map.

RSL's Brewery Home

Shades has positioned itself as Salt Lake City's premier soccer watch party destination, hosting official Real Salt Lake watch parties throughout the MLS season. Game-day specials include pizza slices and 12-ounce cans of house beers — Fabulous Pilsner, Gold Rush IPA, Foggy Goggle Amber Lager, and Craven's Perch Porter. The combination of award-winning craft beer brewed on-site, affordable match-day food, and big screens creates a watch party atmosphere that leans more "brewery social" than "sports bar loud." Raffles and giveaways during matches add an extra layer of engagement that keeps supporters coming back week after week.

The Ballpark Brewery

Located on the 300 West bike path, Shades features a dog-friendly patio with water stations, free on-site parking, pool tables, multiple bar areas, and a private event space (The Barrel Room, capacity 40). The kitchen serves scratch-made artisan pizzas, gourmet burgers, weekend brunch, appetizers, and seasonal specials — all designed to pair with the beer program. The brewpub is 21-plus due to Utah licensing requirements. Hours are more limited than a traditional bar — Monday through Thursday 3 to 7 PM, Friday 3 to 10 PM, Saturday 1 to 10 PM, Sunday 3 to 7 PM — which means Shades is best suited for afternoon and evening MLS kickoffs rather than early-morning EPL matches. For fans who want to combine genuine craft beer culture with their Real Salt Lake match day, Shades offers something no generic sports bar can.

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Category: Salt Lake City
Location: Salt Lake City , Utah
Last Researched: February 22, 2026

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