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Relaxed sports bar chain serving up beer, cocktails & casual American bites amid flat-screen TVs.
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Address: 169 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: (801) 456-4252
Website: http://www.brucepub.com/
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Reviews
Ian Heaton-Campbell
Lovely pub / bar that’s is really trying to bring out the U.K. Vibe! I love that they have windows for one because a lot of bars around Salt Lake City have no windows and it’s kinda weird. They serve a lot of U.K. Cuisine here which was lovely not only for me because I love the U.K. But for my wife because she’s from there! The beer was an okay price and the cocktails were also not too bad on price. The cocktails were strong enough and quite delicious! The vibe was pretty chill and lively but the music was just a hair too loud. It wasn’t super popping in there but I still felt the need to shout at my wife and friend literally 1 foot away just to make conversation.. The food was ok. I’m gonna be real and say the sausage roll was atrocious. I didn’t even get a bite of any sausage in it. It was like puff pastry grease that lacked all signs of protein. The wings were okay. Flavor wasn’t strong and they could have been a bit more cooked. Also who cuts fried pickles the long way!? The Scotch egg also lacked the proper outer coating of sausage. The egg was cooked nicely. Other than that I probably would only come back for vibes and drinks. The food was a let down given the fact that there’s not a lot of bars in Utah aimed towards the U.K. Vibe. Also the cheese curds were delicious and having sweet chili sauce was exciting.
… moreCooper Epps
Food was comforting and pretty tasty. Probably the best UK-type food you’ll find in these parts. That’s said, not my favorite grub of all time. Staff was great though and the pub itself was super cool.
… moreMatt & Janis Briggs
Excellent service from the one bartender/waiter manning the entire restaurant alone during a busy lunch hour! He did a great job seating, taking orders, etc! It was our first time in and we had to try the fish n chips and also the pretzel! We shared the fish n chips cuz it was huge AND delicious! I would come back for that! The pretzel was ok, but dipping it in the jalapeño queso and mustard made it worth it!
They do require your drivers license before seating, even if you’re not drinking alcohol. Have your ID ready.
… moreThey do require your drivers license before seating, even if you’re not drinking alcohol. Have your ID ready.
Feast Mode
I have been here a few times now and always enjoyed the food and drinks. Had the Cottage Pie and Turkey Avocado sandwich and both were so delicious! Cherry Mule was also delicious. They usually play all types of music from the 90s which is awesome! Service is great also.
… moreK. Ng
We came here before Franz Ferdinand played at the Grand @ The Complex. We ordered the Highland Poutine and Bangers & Mash. I only ordered a Proper Noon Tea (peach spiked iced tea), since I didn’t think I could finish all the food. Service was solid and the place was clean. I always judge the restroom at pubs/bars, but this one was clean! The gravy on the poutine was a bit salty and the veal sausage had a strong pepper flavor. Overall, food was passable, 7/10.
… moreGreg R
Walked in a bit unsure and left a believer. Great food and service was top notch. Definitely worth your visit, I know I will be back.
… moreAlan Kirkwood
A nice little pub, great for lunch.
We had the haddock and chips which were well done and one order was sufficient for us both.
There is a little good-natured rivalry, since the support of the U was evident. There were red U’s and blue Y’s over the door, with the Y’s applied upside-down.
Other than the Scottish theme, it is another sports bar with a little Scottish atmosphere.
It’s difficult to find, so don’t depend on Google Maps. That had us going completely around the block.
Simple direction: go upstairs at the Megaplex then east along the balcony.
… moreWe had the haddock and chips which were well done and one order was sufficient for us both.
There is a little good-natured rivalry, since the support of the U was evident. There were red U’s and blue Y’s over the door, with the Y’s applied upside-down.
Other than the Scottish theme, it is another sports bar with a little Scottish atmosphere.
It’s difficult to find, so don’t depend on Google Maps. That had us going completely around the block.
Simple direction: go upstairs at the Megaplex then east along the balcony.
Charlie Giles
I was just looking for somewhere quiet to eat and this place was perfect. Fish and chips was really yum and I loved the little pot of peas. Big serve too, I took some home.. service was excellent..He was running the place on his own and did a great job. Highly recommend for a Sunday lunch.
… moreJessica Olsen
First impressions:
Walking in and hearing music about dick and balls at 4:30 in the afternoon was not what I expected (I Got B*tches is the song). I get that it’s a bar, but not sure what vibe they are going for with all the music choices being R&B/rap – why not something, I don’t know, Scottish? Or at least European? Or even a good mix or everything? Also, after 3 songs we got to hear that first song again – super graphic and not a great feel for ladies in general… I just wanted some good food and a beer so this was extremely off-putting.
The music was fixed at some point and that made it better but honestly I hated the vibe.
The food was really good – I got the fish and chips and I loved the house chips (fries) they have. The fish was one huge piece and it was really good also.
I did not enjoy that there were only high-chair tables in the building. I know they took over About Time but I hate not having the normal short tables as an option.
The service was really good and the food was really good, so I will be back but not as quickly as I was thinking I’d be due to the atmosphere which is a real shame.
… moreWalking in and hearing music about dick and balls at 4:30 in the afternoon was not what I expected (I Got B*tches is the song). I get that it’s a bar, but not sure what vibe they are going for with all the music choices being R&B/rap – why not something, I don’t know, Scottish? Or at least European? Or even a good mix or everything? Also, after 3 songs we got to hear that first song again – super graphic and not a great feel for ladies in general… I just wanted some good food and a beer so this was extremely off-putting.
The music was fixed at some point and that made it better but honestly I hated the vibe.
The food was really good – I got the fish and chips and I loved the house chips (fries) they have. The fish was one huge piece and it was really good also.
I did not enjoy that there were only high-chair tables in the building. I know they took over About Time but I hate not having the normal short tables as an option.
The service was really good and the food was really good, so I will be back but not as quickly as I was thinking I’d be due to the atmosphere which is a real shame.
Chelsa McNatt
Most of the food was so Americanized that it was difficult to identify anything meaningfully Scottish. Despite the name and theme, there was little resemblance to Scottish food or culture. The sausage rolls were acceptable and the only item that appeared to receive any real care.
Everything else fell short, especially given the price. At $18, the food was not worth it. The fish and chips were bland and overcooked, leaving the fish rubbery. The garlic burger lacked seasoning and garlic flavor entirely and tasted like a plain burger with mayo. Labeling it a “garlic” burger was inaccurate.
The server was competent, and the drinks paired adequately with the sausage rolls, but they only approached our table for refills and never asked about the food. Beyond that, there was little to justify the pricing or the concept.
Update (final verdict):
After thinking it over, the meal feels like a complete misrepresentation of Scottish heritage. The food was careless and overwhelmingly Americanized, the service minimal, and the experience genuinely embarrassing. We considered speaking up in the moment but held back — partly because of the Super Bowl crowd and partly because it was a date night. Even now, the lingering frustration is clear: a restaurant calling itself Scottish while delivering such inauthentic, uninspired food is misrepresenting the culture entirely.
If this is how they represent Scottish heritage, the name alone is a misrepresentation — and the embarrassment speaks for itself
… moreEverything else fell short, especially given the price. At $18, the food was not worth it. The fish and chips were bland and overcooked, leaving the fish rubbery. The garlic burger lacked seasoning and garlic flavor entirely and tasted like a plain burger with mayo. Labeling it a “garlic” burger was inaccurate.
The server was competent, and the drinks paired adequately with the sausage rolls, but they only approached our table for refills and never asked about the food. Beyond that, there was little to justify the pricing or the concept.
Update (final verdict):
After thinking it over, the meal feels like a complete misrepresentation of Scottish heritage. The food was careless and overwhelmingly Americanized, the service minimal, and the experience genuinely embarrassing. We considered speaking up in the moment but held back — partly because of the Super Bowl crowd and partly because it was a date night. Even now, the lingering frustration is clear: a restaurant calling itself Scottish while delivering such inauthentic, uninspired food is misrepresenting the culture entirely.
If this is how they represent Scottish heritage, the name alone is a misrepresentation — and the embarrassment speaks for itself