Republican

12/07/09

Only went twice

by Sweetslice at Citysearch

A great little hole in the wall with great staff and cheap drinks. I don't normally find it easy to talk to people when I go out drinking because they just seem like such jackholes. Didn't have that problem here.

I can understand why some people may have had issue with some of the staff. The first night I went there it was a low traffic night. I asked for a chocolate cake shot and was promptly told "We're a bar not a club sweetheart." I can totally see why some people may think the guys are a little rough but as long as you're not soft skinned you can handle the teasing the staff can dole out. If you don't like them, simply leave. We're all adults supposedly.

• Pros: Friendly staff, cheap drinks, low BS and douchebag factor
• Cons: Little Parking

07/22/09

Expansive pub feel, minimal BS

by CSMobileUser at Citysearch

The Republican is fairly unique on the downtown SLC bar/pub scene. It has an ambience that's hard to accurately describe but is always enjoyable, yea, even comfortable.

It's not a bar everyone, it definitely has a laid-back feel to it. Monday nights feature an ecclectic, but always enjoyable, Irish music jam.

The smokers can congregate in the back smoking cage and the patrons can enjoy the pleasantly lit converted warehouse interior.

Staff has always been pleasant with me, but I've never been there on a really busy night, so I haven't dealt w/ them under pressure. I tend to think they'd still be agreeable.

Overall, a great neighborhood pub with a unique vibe that's easy to sync up with.

03/25/09

come as you are, unless your lame.

by jdjoo at Citysearch

This is a nice down to earth pub that you should stay out of if you are looking to make an jack-A out of yourself. For years I have been looking for a place that isn't so dedicated to turning into the biggest hippest bar in town that they basically sell out the people that put it up in the first place. These guys arent looking to generate a base of frat boy or singles hookup junkies. If you can hold your liquor and humble yourself at the door you can walk in sit down and have a pleasant enough time and converse with the patrons. Just remember most these guys have been around a long time and dont give two hoots about what you think their bar should be like. If you like the hype there are countless bars in town that cater to just such a patron. try the other "irishish" bar just down the street.