The groovy sounds of funk and soul records can be heard on any Monday night within the dimly lit Bar X. This strictly vinyl night is the creation of DJ Godina (Justin Godina). Godina is a well-known DJ in Salt Lake City who, apart from hosting nights at bars like Gracies, Chakra Lounge, and Undercurrent, was voted top DJ in City Weekly’s Best Of in 2015. Godina has always h … [Read more...]
The Republican on State Street
After working in the bar industry for about 12 years, Jason Meik took over a struggling State Street bar, Guadalajara de Noche. Inspired by a bar he frequented in Massachusetts, Meik renamed it The Republican, after his Irish-Catholic heritage, and sought to style it as the neighborhood’s traditionally Irish-themed bar. Since opening, The Republican has attracted a loyal c … [Read more...]
Where to Bar Hop Now
Tinwell Bar: is bringing class and cocktails to the Central 9th District, the newest up and coming area Downtown. The space has been completely renovated, with airy open seating areas, beautiful vaulted ceilings, and accented with a modern retro flair (not to mention an intact original vault from when the space first opened as a bank in 1945). Tinwell’s talented bartenders sp … [Read more...]
Salt Lake’s Own Pub Quiz
1. Insects breathe via the tiny holes located on the sides of their abdomens. What are those holes called? 2. Which indie darling played the role of Buddy Holly, the waiter, in the film Pulp Fiction? 3. What do men who are fans of My Little Pony, Friendship is Magic call themselves? 4. While plastic bottles represent a huge amount of the litter in the … [Read more...]