We’re coming in next week to watch the Bruins wallop the Utes and looking for a good pre-game spot. Need under 21 flexibility, good food, local beer and TVs for college football. Can you recommend a spot? Thanks and cheers!
Hey. Not a lot of options that I'm aware of....however, I dont have kids. I know there's a dave and buster's downtown which is close to the stadium...you could probably take tracks from there to. Here's their # 385 285 7320 I'll do a little research and see if I can find some other spots and maybe someone else will chime in.... Go UTES!
Thanks. We were aware of D&B, but hoping we could find something more reflective of the local scene. And I’ll often cheer for the Utes but not against my Bruins. I have fond memories of the hurting they put on Bama in the sugar bowl a few years ago.
I can't think of a single place that does football + good beer + <21. I hope the Utes obliterate UCLA, though.
I’m sure the point spread will be 17+ so that outcome might be likely. We just want to see a competitive team, continued improvement, good attitude despite what happens on the field. How about desert edge brewery?
I thought about that and Red Rock Brewery. I honestly haven't been in either for years. If your wanting some grub and a beer or 2 sure. I was thinking you were looking for somewhere to hunker down for a few hrs in which case the servers probably want to turn tables as fast as possible. If you are looking to kill a few hrs, you could maybe start at Redrock, move to squatters then to Desert Edge. Just grab some apps and beers at each spot. The trax station is just a block from Desert Edge.
That occurred to me. I do think they may only have one or two TVs, which is why I wasn't thinking it was a great spot for football. It may be one of your best options though. Also, they're a bit of an oldschool spot, but they make fantastic draft-utah-abv-level beer. I especially enjoy their lagers and anything english. Red Rock is solid too, but I think limited on the TV for football front.
Thanks guys. We will try a trial run on Friday night when the Bruins play UNLV in basketball. Looking forward to pounding some subtlety nuanced Utah beer!
Heya... Sorry that I cannot help with any advice on children and beer places in SLC. That said, I was just down in SLC last weekend. If you get some time away, I very much suggest SaltFire. They only pour their beers from bottles because they are all above 5%, but they were hefty pours and were only $2 per pour... Also, we really liked Kiitos... Same scenario. Both seemed the most "modern" in terms of what people from outside of Utah probably expect. I also bought a bunch of 2 Row Brewing bottles, but haven't dug into those yet and you can't try their beers at the brewery, seemingly only sales for off-site enjoyment. Anyway... FWIW.
I'd argue TF Brewing is even more "modern" and, depending on who you talk to, makes the best beer in the state. I guess just another option, but I'd advocate for them possibly over the rest. I think Saltfire would be a close second.
Don't doubt it. They seemed pretty cool too, I had all their draft beers and got some cans to go, but haven't opened them yet. It bugs me sometimes that folks don't really realize there is a pretty impressive brewing scene in SLC. Many of the breweries made 4% beer for a long time, and they had to do good work to eek out good flavor and aromas from that 4%. Most older stalwarts make great beers. Bohemian brews standout German style beers IMO.
I totally agree. My perspective is limited, but it seems you learn a lot being forced to make low-alcohol beers. There isn't much to mask mistakes. I only had a short stint as a home brewer but I had a lot more trouble with the english mild ales I would brew than any other higher-abv beers. On another note, LETS GO UTES!!!
Sadly, the Utes national title hopes have been dashed! Oh well. We enjoyed a wide variety of local beer during our tailgate - thanks to the state law individual can pricing thing. The absolute best thing about Utah beer is the not-subtle satire of a certain religious group whose alcohol laws are completely absurd. Cheers!
ya...Oregon managed to fuck up the PAC-12's chances at a National Championship.... AGAIN..and twice year by losing to ASU and beating the UTES. Stupid ducks
Hey all. I lived in a Utah about 4 years ago. I will be back in SLC over the holidays. With more breweries popping up, which would you recommend? I only have time to go to one. I was thinking just going to the Beer Bar but wonder if I’m better off checking out a new location. Toasted Barrel looked interesting. Thoughts?
Toasted barrel has some great beers...mostly sours but I'm sure they have other selections on tap. They've had some of my favorite local beers in the last 6 months...never go into the taproom, I only get to go KIITOS I think you know about, and they have their tap list on their website Templin family @WillemHC is a little more familiar with them I think. Shades is pretty cool too...nice selection of belgians and kveiks... You'll be surprised by how many breweries have opened since you left...there's another 3 or 4 I could list but I've never been too.
Yeah I personally recommend Templin Family (TF) if you can only visit one. They're definitely my highest ranked brewery in the state now. Great beers on draft, especially their german style beers. Great beers ("high point") in cans too, which include great IPAs.
