Buying and drinking alcoholic beverages in Utah is a bit different than in most other U.S. states. First thing to know: you must be 21 years old to legally imbibe (or purchase) any alcoholic beverage. Though Debbie and I are so ancient we can't even remember being 21, we're told that this law is quite strictly enforced. Retail sales of any drink containing more than 3.2% alcohol is restricted to the state liquor stores. These stores are actually owned by the state, and the selection in them is decent, but limited (especially for nicer wines and liquors). The only state liquor store in Cache County is located at 75 W 400 N in Logan, about 8 blocks away from the fairgrounds (see the green pin on this map). It's open from 11 am to 10 pm, Monday through Saturday (and of course it's closed on Sunday).
A high proportion of Cache County's residents are members of the LDS (Mormon) Church, and the church's Health Laws prohibit the consumption of alcohol (along with tobacco, coffee, tea, and illegal drugs – but not caffeinated sodas or chocolate). The proportion of LDS members in Logan is a bit lower (around 80%) than the rest of the county, but still very high. Not all LDS members obey the Health Laws, as seems evident from the rather brisk business the state liquor store does. Nevertheless, the general community attitude toward alcohol consumption is disapproving. Probably because of this, it is extremely unusual to see any public consumption (outside of approved venues) or even the slightest indication of public inebriation. We've lived here for over two years now, and we have yet to see a public drunk – or smelled stale urine in the alleyways. This isn't all bad :)
You can also drink in many restaurants, because Utah's liquor laws (and more) allow alcohol only when served with food (with a few exceptions). Some of these restaurants have licenses for just beer, just wine and beer, and some for full-service bars. Debbie and I do most of our drinking at home :), so we have limited experience with the drinks at restaurants. Cafe Sabor and Elements both have full-service bars (and Cafe Sabor is known locally for their margaritas). Jack's Wood-Fired Oven, Callaway's, and Le Nonne all have beer and wine (and Le Nonne has a decent wine list compared with most local joints).
As far as the more, er, traditional sort of alcohol-fueled night life, the only place around here we've even heard of is Mulligan's (see the yellow pin on the map). The two people who have mentioned it to me did so disparagingly, and their 2.5 star review on Yelp isn't encouraging. Logan is most definitely not known for its nightlife :)
The complete list of liquor licenses in Cache County (Smithfield and Richmond are towns just north of Logan):
BLACK PEARL ASIAN BISTRO & SUSHI BAR
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2095 N MAIN BLDG A UNIT C
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LOGAN
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BUFFALO WILD WINGS (LOGAN)
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43 E 1400 N
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LOGAN
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CAFE SABOR (LOGAN)
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600 W CTR ST
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LOGAN
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CALLAWAY'S
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54 N MAIN
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SMITHFIELD
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CHILI'S SOUTHWEST GRILL (LOGAN)
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1427 N MAIN BLDG C
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LOGAN
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CRUMB BROTHERS
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291 S 300 W
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LOGAN
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EAGLES 3114 (LOGAN)
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170 W 900 N
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LOGAN
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EL TORO VIEJO
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1111 N MAIN STREET
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LOGAN
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ELEMENT RESTAURANT
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35 E 640 S
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LOGAN
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FIREHOUSE PIZZERIA
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682 S MAIN ST
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LOGAN
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GALLERY CAFE @ BIRCH CREEK G.C.
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550 E 100 N
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SMITHFIELD
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GAUCHO GRILL OF LOGAN
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633 S MAIN
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LOGAN
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GIA'S RESTAURANT & FACTORY PIZZERIA
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119 S MAIN
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LOGAN
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HUHOT OF LOGAN
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660 S MAIN ST
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LOGAN
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IRON GATE CONCESSIONS
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550 W 1000 S
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LOGAN
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JACKS WOOD-FIRED OVEN
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256 N MAIN ST
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LOGAN
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JIM'S GRILL
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101 N MAIN ST STE A
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SMITHFIELD
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KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
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461 N MAIN ST
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LOGAN
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LD'S CAFE
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39 W MAIN
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RICHMOND
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LE NONNE
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129 N 100 EAST
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LOGAN
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LOGAN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
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710 N 1500 E
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LOGAN
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LOGAN STEAKHOUSE
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2427 N MAIN ST
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LOGAN
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MULLIGAN'S
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33 FEDERAL AVE
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LOGAN
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NOODLES & CO. (LOGAN)
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1430 N MAIN ST
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LOGAN
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OASIS RESTAURANT
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235 S MAIN
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LOGAN
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OLIVE GARDEN (LOGAN)
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1220 N MAIN ST
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LOGAN
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RIVERWOODS CONFERENCE CENTER
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615 S 80 E
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LOGAN
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SIZZLER # 439 (LOGAN)
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1165 N MAIN
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LOGAN
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SULTAN'S TAVERN
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205 S MAIN
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LOGAN
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TAKARA SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
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55 W 1000 N
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LOGAN
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TANDOORI OVEN
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720 E 1000 N
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LOGAN
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TEXAS ROADHOUSE (LOGAN)
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42 E 1400 N
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LOGAN
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THE BEEHIVE GRILL
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255 S MAIN
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LOGAN
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THE BULL'S HEAD
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1111 N 800 E
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LOGAN
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WHITE OWL
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36 W CENTER
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LOGAN
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