The Bruce Scottish Pub
A Scottish-themed sports pub at The Gateway, opened April 2024 as a tribute to local restaurateur William Ray Bruce, a descendant of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots. Serves signature Fish N' Chips, hearty Steak & Ale Pies, Bangers & Mash, and classic pub fare. Hosts European soccer events including UEFA Champions League finals with food specials and giveaways. Open daily from 10 AM to 1 AM, located directly across from the Delta Center, making it a prime pre-game destination.
About
The Bruce Scottish Pub opened on April 11, 2024, at The Gateway shopping center, directly across from the Delta Center. It is the only Scottish pub in all of Utah — a distinction that draws curious visitors and devoted regulars alike. The pub is a tribute to William Ray Bruce, a beloved local restaurateur and descendant of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, who was lost too young to cancer. His widow, Tali Bruce, opened The Bruce to honor his memory and his passion for Scottish food, drink, and hospitality. Fox 13's The Place and ABC4 both featured the pub shortly after opening, highlighting its unique Scottish identity in a city better known for Irish and American-style bars.
Scottish Fare and European Football
The menu is built around traditional Scottish and British pub classics: signature Fish N' Chips (a large whole haddock filet, hand-battered and fried golden), hearty Steak & Ale Pie with ground beef, carrots, onion, and green peas in veal gravy topped with mashed red potatoes, Bangers & Mash with pork and veal sausages, and Shepherd's Pie. The bar stocks Scottish ales, Scotch whisky, and a curated selection of European beers. For soccer fans, The Bruce hosts European football events including UEFA Champions League finals with food specials, featured drinks, and giveaways. The pub's Scottish identity naturally aligns it with European football culture in a way that American-themed sports bars cannot replicate.
Pre-Game and Match Day
Open seven days a week from 10 AM to 1 AM, The Bruce positions itself as "your pre-game pint across from the Delta Center" — a tagline that speaks to its location advantage for anyone attending Utah Jazz, Utah Hockey Club, or concert events at the arena. But the 10 AM daily opening also makes it viable for morning Premier League kickoffs and weekend European matches. The pub earned a City Weekly restaurant review praising its traditional Scottish fare, and multiple five-star customer reviews highlight the food quality, friendly service, and warm atmosphere. At less than two years old, The Bruce is still establishing its soccer identity, but its European pub DNA, Champions League programming, and prime Gateway location position it as a natural gathering point for the growing European football community in Salt Lake City.
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- Salt Lake City
- Location
- Salt Lake City , Utah
- Last Researched
- February 22, 2026
