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Beetlebabe And Deadxbird appears on Salt Lake County food permit list for 32 Exchange Pl

Beetlebabe And Deadxbird appears on Salt Lake County food permit list for 32 Exchange Pl

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The downtown Salt Lake City address previously housed The Boiler Room bar and its Heat nightclub

Today: Permit for Beetlebabe And Deadxbird appears on county list

Overview

Updated 51 minutes ago

A new food establishment called Beetlebabe And Deadxbird just appeared on the Salt Lake County Health Department's permit list. The address is 32 Exchange Pl in downtown Salt Lake City, the old home of The Boiler Room bar and its Heat nightclub.

The county permit is one approval, not final clearance. Salt Lake City's business license and zoning review are separate, and the city's own filings for the address have not surfaced. Whether the venue opens, and what kind of operation it becomes, is still open.

Why it matters

If it opens, downtown Salt Lake City gains a new bar or restaurant in a spot vacant since The Boiler Room closed.

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Key Indicators

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County food permit on record
Salt Lake County Health Department lists Beetlebabe And Deadxbird at 32 Exchange Pl as of September 23, 2026.

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  1. Permit for Beetlebabe And Deadxbird appears on county list

    Today Regulatory

    County health list shows food permit for Beetlebabe And Deadxbird at 32 Exchange Pl.

Scenarios

1

Beetlebabe And Deadxbird opens its doors

Uncertain Resolves by Q1 2027

Discussed by: No formal analyst forecast; an opening would be reported by KSL.com or The Salt Lake Tribune.

The venue clears Salt Lake City business licensing and any zoning review, then opens to customers at 32 Exchange Pl. A public opening announcement or local press coverage would confirm this outcome.

2

Permit sits on file, venue never opens

Possible Resolves by Q1 2027

Discussed by: No formal analyst forecast; the county permit list is the only public record.

Many recorded food permits belong to businesses that never open, because financing, remodeling, or other approvals fall through. The county listing alone does not guarantee a working venue.

3

Opening delayed by city conditional-use or liquor review

Possible Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: Salt Lake City ordinance framework, which requires conditional site plan review for certain venue types.

Depending on the venue's nature, Salt Lake City may require a conditional use permit or alcohol license that triggers a public hearing before opening. This would push the launch past the initial county permit.

Historical Context

3 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

2006

CBGB closes, space repurposed (2006)

CBGB, the Manhattan club that launched punk bands like the Ramones and Talking Heads, closed after 33 years. The space later became a clothing store.

Then

The closure ended a defining era of New York punk history.

Now

The address was reused for retail, showing how nightlife spaces get repurposed.

Why this matters now

Like 32 Exchange Pl, CBGB's space took on a new use after the venue closed. It shows what can happen to a nightlife address when a new tenant arrives.

Operated prior to 2026

The Boiler Room closes at 32 Exchange Pl

The Boiler Room ran at 32 Exchange Pl as a sports bar with a weekend nightclub called Heat, offering craft cocktails, appetizers, and private events. The venue closed, leaving the address vacant.

Then

32 Exchange Pl became available for a new tenant.

Now

The address now carries a county food permit for Beetlebabe And Deadxbird.

Why this matters now

The Boiler Room's closure is the direct reason the address is open to a new business; the two venues share the same physical space.

Prior to 2026

The Exchange by Twist closes

The Exchange by Twist was a Salt Lake City gay nightclub known for DJ sets and light shows. Members later reported the club had closed, adding to the turnover of downtown nightlife spots.

Then

The club's closure removed another late-night option from the downtown scene.

Now

The neighborhood's nightlife mix shifted as venues closed and new ones sought permits.

Why this matters now

The closure illustrates the wider churn in Salt Lake City's nightlife scene that Beetlebabe And Deadxbird is entering.

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