Beer Drinkin' Places in Southern Utah
Aug 17th, 2007, 06:22 PM
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No, most states have import limits. Such as a 2 liters of wine of 3 cases of beer, or whatever. Not too hard to throw it in the trunk & mosey on over. We sometimes go to SC, as do many people in CLT. (Frugal McDougals)
Aug 17th, 2007, 06:42 PM
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Another thing I've noticed is that if you are drinking a beer and you order another one, you may think they will never bring it. Apparently they can't bring you one if you still have one or even a sip left in the one in front of you. So drink up when you order.
Aug 18th, 2007, 04:12 AM
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Hi jedivader
I was in Blanding Utah, four years ago. The whole town was dry, everyday. Alcohol of any type was banned. You could not buy a bottle of wine or beer at the market. We stocked up in Vegas.
Have Fun
GP
I was in Blanding Utah, four years ago. The whole town was dry, everyday. Alcohol of any type was banned. You could not buy a bottle of wine or beer at the market. We stocked up in Vegas.
Have Fun
GP
Aug 18th, 2007, 04:21 AM
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"Why do people think it's politically incorrect to bash various religions and ethnicities, but "Mormons" are still fair game?"
- I'll have you know that I'm an equal opportunity basher. To me, all ethnic groups and religions are fair game. And I expect the same in return. (For the record, WASCLP - White Anglo-Saxon-Celtic lapsed Protestant).
I did once manage to buy a sixpack of Sam Adams in Mexican Hat, Utah. A bLoody good thing too after a day driving from Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Maybe it was Be Kind to Thirsty Australians Day.
- I'll have you know that I'm an equal opportunity basher. To me, all ethnic groups and religions are fair game. And I expect the same in return. (For the record, WASCLP - White Anglo-Saxon-Celtic lapsed Protestant).
I did once manage to buy a sixpack of Sam Adams in Mexican Hat, Utah. A bLoody good thing too after a day driving from Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Maybe it was Be Kind to Thirsty Australians Day.
Aug 20th, 2007, 06:39 PM
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I live in Utah and frequent S. Utah and I love beer. YOu will have NO problem getting beer in Utah. If you to to Eddy McStiffs--which I love for pub food, you do not have to order food--sit at the bar. They changed the law this year and you can have two drinks at your plate at one time.
Torrey has some great restaurants. You can always check if they have a liquor/beer license. You can buy beer in most towns that are not near an Indian Reservation (eg not in Blanding, Utah--but you can buy it in the convenience store 2 miles south of town).
The beer is in the grocery store or convenience stores. It is 3.2 beer but if you get locally brewed stuff--Uintah, Squatters, Wasatch--you will be drinking some award winning beer that is specifically brewed for 3.2. Do not buy mass produced beers (Coors Michelob etc) because they just water down their beer. In fact, it is hard to find the local brews in the liquor stores because it is brewed for 3.2. In the liquor stores you get stuff from the Pacific Northwest. Cedar City should not be a problem either.
Yes, our laws are whacko and the info on the web site can make it seem worse. Just go into a brew pub or restaurant and your nice server will explain it. They can even give you a wine list now without you requesting it. And you can go into a bar (private club) and pay your $5 "membership fee" and drink away. Though that is usually where smokers congregate.
I make an annual trek to Idaho to bring back 10-15 cases of 6.0 beer and drive south in my car with no problem. The beer in the liquor stores is ridiculously expensive. Again buy local. Heck with only 3.2, you can drink more before you get tipsy
Torrey has some great restaurants. You can always check if they have a liquor/beer license. You can buy beer in most towns that are not near an Indian Reservation (eg not in Blanding, Utah--but you can buy it in the convenience store 2 miles south of town).
The beer is in the grocery store or convenience stores. It is 3.2 beer but if you get locally brewed stuff--Uintah, Squatters, Wasatch--you will be drinking some award winning beer that is specifically brewed for 3.2. Do not buy mass produced beers (Coors Michelob etc) because they just water down their beer. In fact, it is hard to find the local brews in the liquor stores because it is brewed for 3.2. In the liquor stores you get stuff from the Pacific Northwest. Cedar City should not be a problem either.
Yes, our laws are whacko and the info on the web site can make it seem worse. Just go into a brew pub or restaurant and your nice server will explain it. They can even give you a wine list now without you requesting it. And you can go into a bar (private club) and pay your $5 "membership fee" and drink away. Though that is usually where smokers congregate.
I make an annual trek to Idaho to bring back 10-15 cases of 6.0 beer and drive south in my car with no problem. The beer in the liquor stores is ridiculously expensive. Again buy local. Heck with only 3.2, you can drink more before you get tipsy
Aug 21st, 2007, 07:02 AM
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Thanks for the info!!
Been reading the ABC site:
"Beer establishments sell beer to customers in a variety of venues. These include taverns, lounges, cabarets, nightclubs, cafes, bowling alleys, golf courses, etc. Approximately 500 businesses sell beer for consumption on the premises. Almost half are located in the Salt Lake and Park City area. The hours for beer sales in these establishments are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Beer may be purchased without ordering food, and is sold on draft and in bottles and cans. Beer sales to go are also allowed."
""Taverns" are beer bars, parlors, lounges, cabarets, and nightclubs where the revenue from the sale of beer exceeds the revenue of the sale of food."
"In restaurants with full service liquor licenses, liquor, wine and heavy beer (over 3.2%) may be served from noon to midnight. Beer (3.2%) is available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Patrons must be dining in the restaurant in order to be served an alcoholic beverage."
Been reading the ABC site:
"Beer establishments sell beer to customers in a variety of venues. These include taverns, lounges, cabarets, nightclubs, cafes, bowling alleys, golf courses, etc. Approximately 500 businesses sell beer for consumption on the premises. Almost half are located in the Salt Lake and Park City area. The hours for beer sales in these establishments are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Beer may be purchased without ordering food, and is sold on draft and in bottles and cans. Beer sales to go are also allowed."
""Taverns" are beer bars, parlors, lounges, cabarets, and nightclubs where the revenue from the sale of beer exceeds the revenue of the sale of food."
"In restaurants with full service liquor licenses, liquor, wine and heavy beer (over 3.2%) may be served from noon to midnight. Beer (3.2%) is available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Patrons must be dining in the restaurant in order to be served an alcoholic beverage."
Aug 21st, 2007, 08:21 AM
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There are actually other states that have state controlled liquor too, I believe Kansas is one. Also, some counties in Texas. Just seems like UT gets picked on all the time, but then, we do get more visitors due to our wonderful National Parks so it seems more of an issue.
Aug 21st, 2007, 11:05 AM
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Dayle, you are right that many states have some strict liquor controls, but you'd have to be naive to suggest that some of Utah's aren't far more extreme than others. I'm glad that at last you can actually order and get a second beer without draining the last drop out of the first one. I always thought that rule encouraged people to drink faster.
And I'm also reminded when we were having lunch in a restaurant (Springhill, near Zion?) and one girl in our party asked what kind of beers they had. The waitress -- I kid you not -- gestured for our person to follow her. We thought she was going to show her the beers. Instead she took her to a "hall" and almost whispered the list of choices. When our friend asked why it was such a secret, the waitress with a straight face said it was because there were some young people near our table and it wasn't a good idea for them to hear the names of beers. Give me a break!
And I'm also reminded when we were having lunch in a restaurant (Springhill, near Zion?) and one girl in our party asked what kind of beers they had. The waitress -- I kid you not -- gestured for our person to follow her. We thought she was going to show her the beers. Instead she took her to a "hall" and almost whispered the list of choices. When our friend asked why it was such a secret, the waitress with a straight face said it was because there were some young people near our table and it wasn't a good idea for them to hear the names of beers. Give me a break!
Aug 21st, 2007, 02:00 PM
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I apologize Dayle if it seemed
as though I was picking on Utah.
I never meant to, you know how
much I enjoy visiting Utah. I
found the drinking laws noteworthy
and worth sharing.
As far as the LDS, I grew up in
Arizona and we learned all about
Mormon history in shcool there.
I now live in Upstate New York
and have read a bit on the utopian
societies that thrived here in the
early 1800s. Of all of them, the
LDS were the only survivors. You
have to admire their determination
and decry their persecution. After
all is said and done though, they
are only human.
Also, you are right, many states
and even towns have their laws
regarding the sale and use of
alcohol. Maine surprised us with
their State Liquor Stores where
they sell wine and spirits although beer can be gotten on the grocery.
as though I was picking on Utah.
I never meant to, you know how
much I enjoy visiting Utah. I
found the drinking laws noteworthy
and worth sharing.
As far as the LDS, I grew up in
Arizona and we learned all about
Mormon history in shcool there.
I now live in Upstate New York
and have read a bit on the utopian
societies that thrived here in the
early 1800s. Of all of them, the
LDS were the only survivors. You
have to admire their determination
and decry their persecution. After
all is said and done though, they
are only human.
Also, you are right, many states
and even towns have their laws
regarding the sale and use of
alcohol. Maine surprised us with
their State Liquor Stores where
they sell wine and spirits although beer can be gotten on the grocery.
Sep 2nd, 2007, 01:06 PM
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Well, beer drinking in Utah was not that bad. Got a little of everything.
ZION: At Zion Brewing Company, we had to buy food if we were going to drink beer (got chips and salsa). The girl informed us of some of the laws and said that there have been stings in the area latley so they have been tight on following the laws. Zion Noodle Company, no problem drinking either. The cashier did say that another place in town got busted the night before for serving under age.
BRYCE: Not much in Bryce, did have a bottle of beer with dinner. $5 for one bottle, C'mon.
TORREY: Torrey was better, had draft beer with dinner.
MOAB: Moab Brewing company, we were allowed to just order beer. Did eventually get food anyway because they had 15 cent wings. Zax pizza, we had to get a $4 membership in order to just drink beer. But, since we were ordering food too, they knocked off $4 from the total bill. Eddie McStiff's (they don't brew on site anymore...sucks), they do still serve their own stuff. We had to order food, could not just have beer. Again, just got chips and salsa.
Cedar City didn't seem to have much beer on tap anywhere. Didn't drink there.
All-n-all, not that bad drinking in Utah. Just weird laws that we're not used too. Actually everyone at the bars/taverns seemed to hate it too.
Got back to Vegas and hit ellis Island Brewing for $1 beers 24 hours a day. Main Street Brewing at 2am for $1.50 beers.
So, during our entire trip, we were able to add four more brewpubs to our list of brewery/brewpub visits.
ZION: At Zion Brewing Company, we had to buy food if we were going to drink beer (got chips and salsa). The girl informed us of some of the laws and said that there have been stings in the area latley so they have been tight on following the laws. Zion Noodle Company, no problem drinking either. The cashier did say that another place in town got busted the night before for serving under age.
BRYCE: Not much in Bryce, did have a bottle of beer with dinner. $5 for one bottle, C'mon.
TORREY: Torrey was better, had draft beer with dinner.
MOAB: Moab Brewing company, we were allowed to just order beer. Did eventually get food anyway because they had 15 cent wings. Zax pizza, we had to get a $4 membership in order to just drink beer. But, since we were ordering food too, they knocked off $4 from the total bill. Eddie McStiff's (they don't brew on site anymore...sucks), they do still serve their own stuff. We had to order food, could not just have beer. Again, just got chips and salsa.
Cedar City didn't seem to have much beer on tap anywhere. Didn't drink there.
All-n-all, not that bad drinking in Utah. Just weird laws that we're not used too. Actually everyone at the bars/taverns seemed to hate it too.
Got back to Vegas and hit ellis Island Brewing for $1 beers 24 hours a day. Main Street Brewing at 2am for $1.50 beers.
So, during our entire trip, we were able to add four more brewpubs to our list of brewery/brewpub visits.
Sep 2nd, 2007, 01:29 PM
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This shouldn't be a religious discussion, but does one think that the Mormons/LDS have been "persecuted"? If you have read about the "religion" I would say that this is incorrect. And, it is troubling that in the U.S. we can't even have a discussion of the relative merits of a particular religion. So Scientology or Mormonism is on the same footing as say Protestanism or Catholicism?
In some European countries, certain "religions" that we are so scared to criticize in the U.S. are called cults.
In some European countries, certain "religions" that we are so scared to criticize in the U.S. are called cults.
Sep 2nd, 2007, 05:07 PM
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I had a great experience a few years back with the staff at the Diablo Cafe in Torrey. The suggestion was made that I go to Panorama in Capitol Reef to see the sunset and return for a late dinner - it was August, I think so it's similar to this date. I ate late -- wasn't drinking then but loved the place! Anyone know if it's still there???
