Republican
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 595-1916
User Reviews for Republican
10/22/2008 Posted by nate101
I always go there with the regulars ever since day-one, so you can argue that is the reason they always treat me fine. The Republican is definitely a different kind of pub. They seem to be more interested in making it a comfortable hangout for the regulars, than expanding the customer base. And I can see how first timers would judge this place. But it all boils down to this: Whenever I wanna see meat market, I go to the Port'O Call, Piper Down, or any of the thousands of bars in SLC. Whenever I wanna get imports, I go to the Bayou. But whenever I wanna just chill out with my regular hangout crowd without the annoyance of people around trying to pick up girls/guys, I go to the Republican and other old school pubs. Name your own pubs where you don't feel like talking to strangers, and I bet that first timers there would feel the same as these early reviewers feel about the Republican.
08/14/2008 Posted by brutah12
...the first handful of reviews. If you are not a regular here, you really are treated like garbage. And, no, I am not some stupid airhead who belongs at Port O'Call or Green Street. I consider myself very polite and considerate, and would like that in return. I have been to The Republican probably 10 times, and unless I am with some of these "regulars", I am completely ignored and am constantly being watched or given unneccessary attitude by the infamous door guy. Dude, I'm a 5'2, 26 year-old-female. I'm not going to trash or create a scene in your bar. It is a shame that the employees are so rude (and their rudeness exceeds "they're just doing their jobs") because ambience-wise, it's a really cool place. It would be nice to be able to kick back with a beer and play shuffleboard without being given the evil-eye. Oh well. If anyone is looking for a place to just chill out with a beer, friends, and possibly a game of pool, I recommened X-Wives Place. Staff is always friendly, even if they are busy, and have a "the more, the merrier" attitude.
Pros: Ambience, pretty good drink selection
Cons: middle-school-like cliques, parking, most employees
