Proper Brewing and Proper Burger Close

The Salt Lake City brewery and burger restaurant announced their closure on Instagram, with Proper Burger's final day set for Saturday.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Proper Brewing and Proper Burger have closed, as announced in November 2026 on Instagram. Proper Burger's final day is Saturday, and the Proper Brewing taproom at 865 S. Main St. will remain open through November.

Why it matters

The closure removes two Salt Lake City restaurant and brewery options from the 865 S. Main St. location, though Proper food and beer continue at other sites. The announcement did not include a reason for the closure.

The closure announcement was posted on Instagram on November 3, 2026, and Proper Burger's final day is Saturday, while the Proper Brewing taproom at 865 S. Main St. stays open through November. The reason for the closure has not been disclosed.

The players

Proper Brewing

Proper Brewing is a Salt Lake City brewery known for its SLC Pils, which is inspired by the 1998 film "SLC Punk!"

Proper Burger

Proper Burger is a Salt Lake City burger restaurant located at 865 S. Main St. that shares ownership and branding with Proper Brewing.

The details

Proper Brewing and Proper Burger announced their closure in an Instagram post. Proper food and beer will remain available at Avenues Proper, Sugar House Station, and Proper Brewing's Moab location, and Proper beer will remain available statewide.

Summer 2025: The couple screened "SLC Punk!" at Proper Brewing and filmed a documentary there.
November 3, 2026: Closure announced on Instagram.
Saturday (November 2026): Proper Burger's final day.
November 2026: Proper Brewing taproom remains open through month's end.

Legacy Brand

Proper Brewing's SLC Pils draws its identity from the 1998 film "SLC Punk!", which is set in Salt Lake City. The closure ends the taproom's operation at 865 S. Main St. while Proper beer continues to be sold statewide.

Customers can still get Proper food at the taproom while it remains open through November, and at Avenues Proper and Sugar House Station afterward. Proper beer remains available statewide in stores and bars.

The takeaway

Diners who want Proper food should visit the Main Street taproom before it closes at month's end, or head to Avenues Proper or Sugar House Station for continued service. Proper beer remains widely available across Utah.