Pubbing in the land of Zion: Week 11: St. Patrick's Week and the one we've been waiting for PIPER DOWN!!!!

So yes I know it is Monday and all that but this weekend was the kickoff of the Chadivus County Irish Festival as you can all see. Now I am waiting till today because the PITLOZ group has been represented at Piper every day since Thursday. First off Thursday was a great party. We were there, Clint from work showed up, the band Potcheen played great Celtic jams and it was FUN!!!! We all got a wee bit trashed and that was fine because Piper Down has a great policy. If you spend at least $45 they will give you a ride home!!! You can not beat that at all. So drink up, we had at least 7 rounds of shots and you guessed it, Jameson!!! Ellen was our waitress and she was a trooper keeping us well oiled. Gina was the only one not shooting all Jameson although she had one so bully on her. Jenna was also there which made the day fun as well. Melanie of all people let herself drink up as well so everyone was in a great mood. On top of it I got to hang out with a very cute fiddle player named Laura who was a member of Potcheen (this band is great I even bought them a round). With Thursday over, David and I went back to Piper on Friday and saw the Dropkick/Flogging cover band. We had an enjoyable night even thought the band was very weak (one tempo was all they know and it was so fast they were sloppy). The Piper crowd and the bar itself was not a problem in the least. Saturday was the St. Patrick's Day Parade for Salt Lake so the kids and I headed down and then when it was over David and I headed to Piper once again. The bar was very different....and to let you know I do not fault Dave the owner at all he knows what his money season is. This is his time of year to play up the Irish of his bar and he did it and I am NOT one to disagree. The regulars at Piper get a whole lot of bonuses throughout the year so this time of year they had all better pay up to keep this great bar open. Drinks were more expensive and no pitchers were available on Saturday but the food was great Irish fare and it made us appreciate the bar even more. Side note everybody needs to play Killer Bunnies!!! (thanks for showing us the game Candice). After Saturday we decided to go to Piper Sunday morning for brunch and this time we were joined by some PITLOZ newbies Nicole and her husband Mike plus Ruthie and Jen. Thanks all of you for coming. Brunch was awesome and Piper does it right with $1 mimosas and a free bloody Mary bar. In addition beer is a great breakfast drink!!!! So as you can all see I love Piper Down it is a truly great bar in Salt Lake (and I am even going to so it is THE best bar in Salt Lake). Obviously this is 5 out of 5 steins for great service, knowing how to treat the regulars, a great owner, normally great beer selections (next time make your light lager different than Miller for St. Patrick's) great food and truly great atmosphere!! Thanks for providing that Dave and we will see you on Wednesday for St. Patrick's day!!!!!!!