Utah bartenders throw open their doors as decades-old liquor restrictions are cast aside

SALT LAKE CITY — Jeremy Kristic and several of his friends pounded on the door at Oscar’s bar Wednesday promptly at 11 a.m. They wanted it to open immediately, and they wanted to drink. They had after all other bars to go to — before closing time at 1 a.m.

Utah’s bars open doors to public as decades-old restrictions on liquor sales are cast aside

SALT LAKE CITY — Getting into a bar in Utah is now as simple as showing a bouncer a valid ID.

Utah ready to bid farewell to law requiring membership forms, fees for the right to enter bars

SALT LAKE CITY — No fees. No forms. No hassle.

‘Zion curtains’ come down in Utah restaurants; cocktails can now be served over bar counter

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah bartenders may serve alcoholic drinks to patrons directly over bar counters instead of having to walk around them under a new law that took effect Tuesday.