Bar-X

Had some after dinner cocktails, we got the Ivy League and Porch Pounder— thought they were okay tasting but the presentation was nice. The music playlist was fun, but clashed a bit with the speak-easy, golden, classic decor but that’s fine. Loved the bar shelf organisation, so visually pleasing. Didn’t order food, but the options were so limited I didn’t have high hopes.

I live in Tucson, and I was looking for a bar with a great vibe, while I was here in SLC. Bar-X did not disappoint! Julie is an amazing bartender, cocktail officianado, and you can tell she loves this place! I told her it reminds me of a place in Tucson called The Shelter, because both bars play old movies on TV screens, and they both have great vibes! Bar-X is also connected to Beer Bar, which has the grill and supports larger groups and has screens for sports. Great pairing! I'll just say "Come to the Bar-X side!" 😎

My husband and I absolutely love coming here! Everyone is friendly, from the staff to fellow customers. And no one is better cocktails and cocktails than the bartenders here. An oasis from the insanity that is our country atm. Just go there, you'll see.

Such a good vibe, nice and dark with old movies on the tvs and music just loud enough. Bartenders are crazy good at handling volume and making the best cocktails in salt lake—without exorbitant pricing. Knowledgeable and capable staff, treat them right and they’ll treat you right.

Stopped in for a quick drink, ended up ordering fries too. Music was on point — a little old school hip-hop. They had Espolon tequila and I could order a drink and not need a seat at the bar… need I say more?

Definitely a great cocktail bar when stopping by in Salt Lake City. Centric and accessible so it was a must for me during a night layover. After reading all the fun comments about this place I immediately rushed there as soon as they opened at 18:00. As a flight attendant, we must take full advantage of our time when visiting cities and often we get to do this things on our own if not accompanied by anyone else from our crew, but going there was the opposite of fun. Music was down, bartender were not chatty and even if going in early, I had a purpose… of enjoying all the things people talked about and have a great cocktail. I started with a gin based cocktail called Moon River. It was great. Well balanced and refreshing (picture #2) Followed by a bar creation under the directions of Roulette as it seemed as the most mysterious item on their menu (picture #1) which was also gin based and had a spectacular flavor that brought memories of eating red grapefruit in the Caribbean. Overall, a good experience with the cocktails, a not so good on the ambiance. Wouldn’t mind going back for a cocktail if I spend the night in the city again.

I hate to share this place since it’s a local gem, but there was a group of racist individuals in there tonight (Super Bowl) disrupting the vibe. The bar (as usual) was a pleasant place, locals gathered, and one guy was disrupting all of it, in a maniacal way, then he and his friends turned completely racist and the police had to be called. The bartender and crew tried to be polite, tell them to calm down, but it escalated quickly and the police had to be called and bouncers from next door, enlisted. The man in question (white guy, grey hair) was out of control, and referred to a bar back as ICE - which was not only racist; but out of hand. Everyone in the bar was enjoying the night, the game, each other, and this guy and his friends were drunk, out of hand, and completely out of line. In Utah, you do not have bouncers and normal back up like other states. People (here) are put in tough situations, especially in a gun state, they have to try and protect and gauge a situation in a moment - it’s not fair - the team didi the best they could to de-escalate but the white-haired man and his NY friends were out of line, unwelcome, and frightening. I’m from the east coast, and they were awful, out of line,, and ruined an otherwise happy occasion. BarX crew - good on you for trying to protect us and keep the Super Bowl tradition alive and positive.