poplar street pub

the other day i went to poplar streetpubfor the first time for my girlfriend's birthday party and we all found poplar's to be great fun; the staff to all be very nice and helpful; and the food and the drinks to all be delicious and brought to us quickly after we ordered. my girlfriend that had been to poplar streetpubbefore thought it would be a fun idea for us all to meet there and celebrate. when i got there the doorman let me in right away, and he politely said that he would also let in my other friends when they arrived. he suggested using the back area (which worked out great, thanks!) or to use the patio outside for our party. we ending up using the back area for our party because there is a pool table and some other games and my girlfriends and i enjoy playing pool. next time when my girlfriends and i go back we are planning to use the patio outside. it looks like a great place to sit and relax in the summertime. renee

sunday brunch!. for those so inclined on a sunday morning, not wanting to cook but needing their bacon fix, try brunch at the pub! a buffet-style brunch with everything from hearty and delicious biscuits and sausage gravy, bacon and hash-browns with green peppers and onions, to the more health conscious and refreshing fruit (pineapple, melon, grapes), yogurt and even red rock granola! they also serve french toast and made to order omelette's! and because it's the best brunch in town, they throw in some fantastic pot-stickers and giant, gooey, cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting! if you aren't drooling yet, you should be! so check it out, 11-3 on sundays at the poplar street pub.


-----29 jul, 2009-----

cheese fries, meet your match!. mouth-watering. crisp. flavorful. addictive!

the garlic fries at the poplar streetpubare the best fries around! pair them with the french dip or grilled chicken sandwich and you'll be in heaven! i had the french dip; toasty soft bread that sops but won't sog with the au jous, mounds of delicious beef, stretchy cheese... it had me picking onions out just for the sake of the onions! the whole thing is portion perfect; fills you up and leaves you with some to go! *wink

whether you sit in the air conditioned ambiance of the bar or opt for the shaded, misted patio, you can't go wrong. i took a booth in the bar and enjoyed being able to see the sun but not having to be in it.

the service is excellent. the ladies who helped serve me were attentive without hovering, had great things to say about the food (she was going to order the french dip, but had it last night!) and were helpful when i needed to use the facilities.

for those so inclined, the poplar streetpubhas 6 local beers on tap, and plenty of other drinks to suit your mood.

they are even "green-minded": stickers on the paper towel dispensers remind you that "these come from trees". i used half as much as i normally would, and got to feel good about it!

you should plan a party, go for lunch, order a pizza to go!

cozy watering hole. poplar streetpubhas a feel to it that all are welcome. as i sauntered to the bar, i found the bartender greeting me and promptly prepared my drink. all the while another gentleman ran around restocking glasses and helping to pour beers when the bartender got busy. the gentleman next to me struck up a conversation. a few minutes later, the people i was meeting arrived and we found ourselves a table. the server was friendly and knowledgable and steered us in the right direction. the pizza was great for a bar pizza and the fish tacos also surprisingly good. i'll likely be back for a meal and definitely be back for drinks. i think i've found my cheers in salt lake.

love it!. i've been frequenting the poplar streetpubfor a while now, and i have to say it's been a wonderful place to see grow and flourish.

there are many different live bands that play each week, which gives a fun atmosphere, and now that it's warming up, the patio is a perfect spot to enjoy the night air and a basket of delicious garlic fries.

the people that seem to frequent the bar are a nice crowd, and it's easy to make new friends just by chatting with a neighbor. the bartenders and waitresses seem to genuinely care and enjoy working at the pub.

all in all, i love the place!

don't judge a book by its cover. although poplarpubmay look a little divey, especially compared to red rock next door, the food is delicious-- high quality ingredients and great flavors. service was friendly and the fries are to die for!!

newpubshows promise. my wife and i swerved into this newpubon our way to another restaurant in the area, and were pleasantly surprised. this is a rather typical pub, which is rather unusual for salt lake. there are plenty of decent beers on tap, both local micros and the regular macros. the menu is rather small. so far, we've tried the sausages, chile verde, and a pizza. the portions are generous and the preparations quite tasty. the relishes served with the sausages are particularly yummy. they have a carmelized onion and balsamic jam, and some "homemade" pickles.
the staff are friendly and pretty eager to please, although some of the "bar boys" are the typical annoying 20-something know-it-alls.
while this place has neither the breadth of the bayou, nor the history of squatters, we're finding it to be a pretty good alternative.
note: thanks to the fabulous utah liquor laws, this place is a private club, so be prepared to buy a membership.